This course introduces students to the theoretical principles and practical applications of academic research with a focus on business. Students learn to form initial inquiry questions, locate and evaluate print and electronic sources, and summarize, paraphrase, and incorporate source material in written presentations using the APA citation format. (Pre/co-requisite: ORBH 312)

Examines the uses of psychological testing in employee selection, placement, and career development and includes the use of specific instruments as well as interviewing skills. The impact of legal and ethical issues on selection practices will be discussed.

Presentation of motivational practices in business and industry as well as current performance appraisal theories and practices. Contemporary theories of motivation are discussed including need, cognitive and reinforcement theories. Effects of job enrichment, goal setting, incentive systems, and worker participation are examined.

Considers the role of training and development in today’s business environment including: learning styles, needs assessment, learning objectives, instructional techniques, and evaluation of training effectiveness.

Examines the identification and management of stress factors which can impact employee health and productivity including: interpersonal relationships, time management, family crises, addiction issues, and the role of employee assistance programs.

Presents the diagnostic questions needed to understand a conflict and explores strategies available to manage the situation. Personal conflict management style will be identified and interpreted. Techniques for negotiation and mediation will be discussed.

Examination of relationships and issues in personnel administration and human resource development within the context of local, state, and federal government as well as private organizations’ emergency management sectors. Topics covered include: personnel management, organizational development productivity, recruitment and selection, performance management systems, discipline, conflict negotiation/resolution and collective bargaining. (Course offered for Emergency Planning and Management majors.)

This course assists students in formulating a research problem statement, identifying its hypothesis, proposing a research design and formulating proposed intervention and analysis. Provides students the opportunity to conduct a professional presentation on their own research topics. (Pre/co-requisite: ORBH 320)

This course is intended to introduce students to the field of public administration. It will provide an overview of the theories and practices of governmental administration, discuss both traditional and emerging public sector management issues, and explore the role of administrators in the development and implementation of public policy.