Organizational Behavior (ILROB)Industrial and Labor Relations
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.
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ILROB 1220
Course Description
Introductory survey course of theory and research on individual and group processes (including personality, motivation, communication, and leadership), as well as structural and economic forces (including ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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3 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- MW Ives Hall 305
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Bohns, V
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- F Ives Hall 116
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Bohns, V
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- F Ives Hall 116
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Bohns, V
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- F Ives Hall 116
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Bohns, V
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- F Ives Hall 116
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Bohns, V
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- F Ives Hall 116
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Bohns, V
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- F Ives Hall 108
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Bohns, V
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- F Ives Hall 108
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Bohns, V
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- F Ives Hall 108
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Bohns, V
ILROB 2220
Course Description
In recent years, poverty and inequality have become increasingly common topics of public debate, as academics, journalists, and politicians attempt to come to terms with growing income inequality, with ... view course details
ILROB 2235
Course Description
How it is possible that normal, everyday people can do significant harm to others (e.g. engage in humiliation, collective violence, mass killing, or "crimes against humanity"). This course uses social ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- MW Ives Hall 103
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Lawler, E
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Additional Information
This course fulfills the ILR Advanced Writing requirement. Enrollment is restricted to ILR Sophomores and others with permission of the instructor.
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ILROB 2240
Course Description
Many of the most admired organizations are adept at using social influence to achieve their strategic objectives. This course reviews basic theories of social influence such as conformity, group polarization, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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3 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- MW Ives Hall 107
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Goncalo, J
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This course fulfills the ILR Advanced Writing requirement. Enrollment is restricted to ILR Sophomores and others with permission of the instructor.
ILROB 2290
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Reviews the concept of organizational culture. It examines the nature of ideologies as sense-making definitions of behavior, concentrating on the cultural forms that carry these cultural messages: ritual, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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3 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- MW Ives Hall 103
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Sonnenstuhl, W
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This course fulfills the ILR Advanced Writing requirement. Enrollment is restricted to ILR Sophomores and others with permission of the instructor.
ILROB 3201
Course Description
Change is fundamental to all organizations. It can be planned or unplanned, proactive or reactive, and it can involve fundamental transformation or only incremental adjustments. This course examines ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- MW Ives Hall 111
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Besharov, M
ILROB 3280
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Social networks are an important part of our life. We rely on personal networks to meet new people, to find a new job, to make our friendships stronger. Unfortunately, our social networks do not always ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- MW Ives Hall 108
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Khessina, O
ILROB 3700
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Designed to acquaint students with the basic models of human motivation and job design. Focuses on theories of work motivation as they apply to the performance of individuals and groups in organizations.  ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- TR Ives Hall 108
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Oreg, S
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Designed to acquaint students with the basic models of human motivation and job design. Focuses on theories of work motivation as they apply to the performance of individuals and groups in organizations. Examines the aspects of individual and social psychology that operate in the work setting and should be taken into account when designing jobs. These include limitations of the human sensory system; individual difference in skills, abilities, motives, and needs; group dynamics; intrinsic motivation; job satisfaction; and conflict. Readings are predominantly from the field of organizational psychology, supplemented by relevant contributions from experimental and social psychology. Each student designs, executes, and analyzes a research study of his or her own.
ILROB 4230
Course Description
Covers basic leadership theories with an emphasis on how they are used, analyzes leadership cases, and examines current leadership surveys and training materials. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- M Ives Hall 107
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Hammer, T
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Additional Information
Please see updated course description information on the ILR School website: http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/academics/courses-and-curriculum
ILROB 4260
Course Description
Although most people can agree that creativity is an important concept, there is often very little agreement about what creativity is and how we can achieve it. This course surveys basic theories of creativity ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- MW Ives Hall 111
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Goncalo, J
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Instructor Consent Required (Add)
ILROB 4730
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This class examines contemporary theories pertaining to labor market inequality and stratification. What organizational practices shape unequal employment outcomes, and how can they be addressed? What ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- TR Ives Hall 108
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Rissing, B
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This class will examine contemporary theories pertaining to labor market inequality and wealth stratification. What organizational practices shape unequal employment outcomes, and how can they be addressed? What factors are contributing to the widening wealth stratification and income inequality in the United States and abroad? How are establishments, technology, and executive compensation shaping labor market inequality today? These questions, and others, will be addressed by examining processes affecting: (1) organizations, (2) individuals and society, and (3) nations. Theoretical concepts will be explored thorough practical examples. In addition to discussing key factors shaping inequality and stratification outcomes, solutions to address these issues will be examined through organizational and policy initiatives.
ILROB 5200
Course Description
Survey of concepts, theories, and research from the fields of sociology, psychology, and social psychology as these relate to the behavior of individuals, groups, and work organizations. Topics include: ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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3 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- TR Ives Hall 219
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Hammer, T
Tolbert, P
Regular Academic Session.
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3 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- TR Ives Hall 219
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Hammer, T
Tolbert, P
ILROB 5251
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Graduate seminar intended for Masters in Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR) students. Uses sociological and social psychological theories to understand the foundations of commitment, cohesion, and solidarity ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- T Ives Hall 103
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Lawler, E
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ILROB 5790
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Provides understanding of the theory and the processes of negotiation as practiced in a variety of organizational settings. The course is designed for relevance to the broad spectrum of bargaining problems ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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3 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- T Ives Hall 115
- Oct 12 - Dec 4, 2015
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Williams, M
ILROB 6710
Course Description
The health care industry is the fastest growing segment of the U.S. economy. This course examines the interplay between business organizations, which fund employee health insurance, and health. The first ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- MW Ives Hall 112
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Sonnenstuhl, W
ILROB 7220
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Examines the historical development of sociological theories of organizations and contemporary issues in macro organizational research. Emphasizes reading and analysis of primary source material. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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3 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- W Ives Hall 381
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Tolbert, P
ILROB 7235
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The goal of this course is to expose students to common data analysis methods used in social science research. Â Topics covered will include t-tests, one-way ANOVA, factorial ANOVA, regression, mediation, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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3 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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- R Ives Hall 181
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Zitek, E
ILROB 9200
Course Description
This workshop is designed to provide a forum for the presentation of current research undertaken by faculty members and graduate students in the Department of Organizational Behavior and by invited guests. ... view course details