In this introductory course, you will get an overview of the field of business. You will look at how management, organizational structure, communication, and leadership styles affect the business environment. You will also explore power skills. These skills include time management, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and innovation. And they are essential to the success of business professionals. Finally, you will learn the importance of ethics in business..

In Organizational Behavior, you will explore how to lead and manage effectively in diverse business environments. You will explore individual behavior and how groups develop. You will also consider the nature of work teams, organizational culture, leadership, and performance improvement. Finally, you will demonstrate your ability to apply organizational leadership theories and management strategies in a series of scenario-based problems.

In Values-Based Leadership, you will engage in reflection, design, and scenario planning. Through a combination of theory, reflection, value alignment, and practice, you will examine and understand values-based leadership. You will also explore the foundations of creating a culture of care. In this course, you will have the opportunity to identify and define your personal values through an assessment and reflection process. Following that, you will evaluate business cases. Looking at these cases will give you the chance to map the influence of values on your own leadership. In scenario planning, you will practice implementing your values in your daily routine (i.e., behaviors) and then in a leadership setting. Through this course, you will see how values-based leadership is used in goal setting and problem-solving at an organizational level.