Course Descriptions

Psychology

PSY 479
Dimensions of Organizational Conflict
3 credits

This course will examine the theory, range, expression, amelioration, and scope of interventions regarding types of workplace related conflicts including interpersonal, group/team, departmental, organizational, interorganizational, and between the organization and its environment (including stakeholders, funders, unions, customers, competitors, and the public). Topics include conducting a ''Conflict Audit''; expression of conflict; culture of conflict; architecture, marketing, and implementing conflict interventions; and evaluation of conflict management initiatives.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 477 or ORG 477