Organizational Behavior (ILROB)Industrial and Labor Relations

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

ILROB 1220

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15359 ILROB 1220   LEC 001

  • 15360 ILROB 1220   DIS 201

  • 15476 ILROB 1220   DIS 202

  • 15361 ILROB 1220   DIS 203

  • 15477 ILROB 1220   DIS 204

  • 15529 ILROB 1220   DIS 205

  • 15479 ILROB 1220   DIS 206

  • 15362 ILROB 1220   DIS 207

  • 15478 ILROB 1220   DIS 208

ILROB 2220

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

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Syllabi: none
  • 15670 ILROB 2220   LEC 001

ILROB 2235

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15661 ILROB 2235   SEM 101

  • This course fulfills the ILR Advanced Writing requirement. Enrollment is restricted to ILR Sophomores and others with permission of the instructor.

ILROB 2240

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15595 ILROB 2240   SEM 101

  • This course fulfills the ILR Advanced Writing requirement. Enrollment is restricted to ILR Sophomores and others with permission of the instructor.

ILROB 2290

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16896 ILROB 2290   LEC 001

  • This course fulfills the ILR Advanced Writing requirement. Enrollment is restricted to ILR Sophomores and others with permission of the instructor.

ILROB 3201

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15680 ILROB 3201   LEC 001

ILROB 3280

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16919 ILROB 3280   LEC 001

ILROB 3700

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

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16903 ILROB 3700   LEC 001

  • 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

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16905 ILROB 4230   LEC 001

  • Please see updated course description information on the ILR School website: http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/academics/courses-and-curriculum

ILROB 4260

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

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15654 ILROB 4260   LEC 001

ILROB 4730

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

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16920 ILROB 4730   LEC 001

  • 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

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15353 ILROB 5200   LEC 001

    • TR Ives Hall 219
    • Hammer, T

      Tolbert, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15671 ILROB 5200   LEC 002

    • TR Ives Hall 219
    • Hammer, T

      Tolbert, P

ILROB 5251

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16906 ILROB 5251   LEC 001

ILROB 5790

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17615 ILROB 5790   LEC 001

    • T Ives Hall 115
    • Oct 12 - Dec 4, 2015
    • Williams, M

ILROB 6710

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16907 ILROB 6710   LEC 001

ILROB 7220

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17748 ILROB 7220   LEC 001

ILROB 7235

The goal of this course is to expose students to common data analysis methods used in social science research.  Topics covered will include t-tests, one-way ANOVA, factorial ANOVA, regression, mediation, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16909 ILROB 7235   LEC 001

ILROB 7770

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 19030 ILROB 7770   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Sonnenstuhl, W

ILROB 9200

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 16910 ILROB 9200   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Khessina, O