COM 565 - Advanced Theory and Application in Organizational Comm (Put on reserve 9/16/17)

Description:
An in-depth study of the communication theories and concepts that affect processes relevant to organizational life. Emphasis placed on structuration, organizational entry and exit, computer-mediated communication and models of organizational adaptation and growth. (Put on reserve 9/16/17. Will go inactive 8/24/2020.)

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Articulate and defend a well-informed definition of organizational communication.
Analyze the organizing/disorganizing dynamics among structural interpersonal, cultural, technological and systemic communication.
Apply various structural, interpersonal, cultural, technological and systemic approaches to communication to diagnose and solve organizational problems.
Apply communication research theory and technology theory to address problems in various organizational contexts.
Manage specific communication processes of the workplace (e.g., employee assimilation, climate, employee development, leadership and change).

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/18/12

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