At the core of any organization are its people. The competitive demands placed on organizations to be nimble, to produce more with higher quality, to change constantly, to be more innovative, and to partner more effectively require a fundamental understanding of individual and collective behavior in organizations.

People-related issues such as leadership, human resource management, motivation, teamwork, conflict resolution, organizational structure, culture, change management, creativity, and innovation are key to the ability of firms to compete effectively in increasingly demanding and rapidly-changing environments. The organizational behavior area focuses on these issues in its research, teaching, and doctoral training. Our world-class faculty are thought leaders in their areas of specialization, and are among the most respected educators and researchers in the field of organizational behavior.

Current Research Topics
• Leadership
• Change management
• Person-organization fit
• Enhancing employee creativity
• Processes of technological innovation
• The human side of innovation management
• Structuring work environments for creativity and innovation
• Team performance and effectiveness
• Virtual work and virtual teams
• Diversity in teams and organizations
• Multilevel theory and research methods
• Motivation
• Executive compensation
• Provision of performance feedback
• Goal setting for individuals and teams
• Negotiation and conflict-resolution
• Role of emotions in organizations
• Human resource management
• Organizational theory and design
• Entrepreneurship

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