The field of organizational behavior covers the body of knowledge derived from actions and attitudes exhibited within organizations. It can help managers understand the complexity within organizations, identify problems, determine the best ways to correct them, and establish whether the changes would make a significant difference. This course examines of human relations theory and individual, group, and organizational performance in relation to organizational structure in contemporary business and public agencies. It's an interdisciplinary field, drawing on concepts from a variety of subject areas. Covered are personality and attitudes, work motivation, interpersonal and group processes, organizational design and development, and decision making.