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SEC/391

Organizational Behavior and Management

3 credits

Total credits

5 weeks

Course length

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Course level: Upper Division

This course encompasses the study of individual and group behavior in organizational settings, with special emphasis on those that are security-oriented. Management methods for organizational processes and change are presented along with leadership applications.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

What you'll learn

Course skills and outcomes

  • Examine the field of organizational behavior and its benefits.
  • Explain the basics of organizational behavior to security organizations, agencies, and practices as compared to traditional organizations.
  • -Describe the meaning and significance of organizational culture in security-oriented organizations.

  • Discuss individual differences as they relate to work behavior in security environments.
  • Identify methods for motivating personnel.
  • Describe the special role of “vigilance” and “thoroughness” as desirable characteristics for security personnel.
  • Identify techniques for evaluating performance, soliciting meaningful feedback, and rewarding individual behavior.
  • Examine the principles of job design and responsibilities, and relate these to security personnel.

  • Analyze group behaviors and the impact on work teams.
  • Discuss methods for negotiating with personnel and dealing with inter-group conflicts.
  • Evaluate the existence and impact of organizational power and politics in security environments.

  • Develop a broad view of leadership concepts.
  • Explore applications for leadership in security organizations.
  • Evaluate the importance of clear, concise, and effective communication for security personnel.
  • Examine the process of effective decision-making in general and crisis circumstances.
  • Discuss the principles of ethics in decision-making for security organizations.

  • Describe the principles of organizational structure and design to achieve goals and objectives of security oriented missions.
  • Discuss how change and innovation can affect security agencies and organizations.
  • Assess the significance of organizational stress from an individual perspective.
  • Relate the issue of organizational stress to the particular missions, goals, and objectives of contemporary security missions in the 21st century.

Why UOPX

Why take courses at University of Phoenix

Accreditation that matters

We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

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