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an overview of the action research model, as well as other models, types and functions of research. It will also provide students with the methods and tools used to collect, analyze, interpret, and report quantitative data. Students will learn the basic principles of ethical research data analysis and presentation strategies. MGT 3173 Introduction to Leadership Introduction to Leadership focuses on theories of leadership as applied to adult learners engaged in a variety of experiential and traditional learning activities. An examination of traditional leadership theories will be covered as well as cutting-edge leadership top- ics. Leadership applications will develop critical thinking skills about leadership concepts. Skill building exercises will foster leadership skills that can be applied in professional and personal lives. MGT 3193 Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior focuses on organizational theory and the analysis of structures and environments, resource utilization, power and leadership, cultures, problem diagnosis, and renewal of open system organizations. Students will also examine the roles and func- tions of managers in leading organizations (planning, organizing, directing, delegating, and evaluating the use of resources) and the roles of organizational development practitioners in helping clients in the organizational renewal process. An examination of the organiza- tion and the leader will attempt to provide reason and rationale for why some theories and applications appear to work in one environment but not in another. This course should prepare the student to analyze real-world environments and to select the best alternatives. MGT 4123 Contemporary Issues in Leadership Contemporary Issues in Leadership is a study cultural, ethical, and philosophical issues which are involved in leadership practices. Written assignments will be applicable to the student’s particular occupation or field of interest. The course addresses these issues in the context of a required service learning project. Students will be challenged through these experiential projects to become catalysts for positive change and leadership in their community. MGT 4133 Quality Assurance/Management History, philosophy, and theory of total quality management as presented by authors such as W. Edwards Deming, Joseph Juran, Philip Crosby, and others. The focus will be on continuous quality improvement, total quality control, advantages, problem solving, team- work, customer service, and statistical process control. This course will incorporate ap- proaches found in Six Sigma and ISO-9000 programs. MGT 4163 Human Resource Management Human Resource Management will increase the participant’s knowledge of the field of human resources (HR) and provide a current reference to HR practices. Several functional areas to be addressed include: HR Management Practices, General Employment Practices; Recruiting, Selection and Staffing; Human Resource Development; Compensation and Benefits; Employee and Labor Relations; Health, Safety and Security. HMR is the func- tion that assists organizations in achieving goals by obtaining, developing, motivating, and retaining the right people. HRM recognizes the fact that each employee is capable of making a valuable contribution and seeks ways in which individual goals may be in synch with organizational goals. MGT 4223 Personal Leadership Strategies Personal Leadership Strategies will help the student recognize the qualities that make one

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