38 courses with the subject OMS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
OMS 111Organization Theory
Conceptual and empirical understanding of the structure of organizations and the managerial principles that affect productivity and organizational effectiveness. The ambiguity and complexity of human organizations will be examined by systematizing and interrelating basic concepts of organization theory from both managerialist and critical perspectives. An open systems approach recognizes the dynamic interaction of organizations with their environments. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or 103; or Psychology 101.
The introduction of quantitative thinking in organization and management studies which develops students’ capacity to understand the use of statistics at the level of college mathematics. Topics include measurement, statistical methods, logic and decision making, and quantitative aids.
Theory of behavioral sciences applied to the organization, with emphasis on the interaction of the individual and the organization. Topics range from individual attitudes and behavior to organizational culture. Pre-requisites: SOC 101 or PSYCH 101 or a declared business minor.
Introduction to scientific methods as they apply to research (whether public or internal research) in management and organizations, as well as ethical considerations throughout the process. Emphasis will be placed on the various analytic procedures most appropriate for different types of research and populations, including qualitative and quantitative analyses, advanced measurement, and sampling strategies. Prerequisite: OMS 235.
Feedback systems, causal loop diagrams, systems archetypes, and systems dynamic modeling for complex social and organizational issues. Emphasis is placed on the basic differences between mechanistic problem solving and systemic thinking, as well as how systems thinking and modeling can be used to clarify complex issues and provide actionable leverage points for change. Prerequisite: OMS 111 and OMS 235 or permission of the instructor.
Rational decision making, bounded rationality, heuristics, game theory, and dynamic decision making for social systems. The successful functioning of any social system is dependent on the quality of the decisions being made throughout the system. This course will enrich students’ understanding of both prescriptive and descriptive decision making techniques and strategies.
An introduction to the models and theories of operations management used in manufacturing and service industries. The course focuses on analyzing and evaluating current process management issues currently challenging industry. Introduces quantitative and qualitative techniques for improving both manufacturing and service firms’ operations in terms of quality, cost and customer response. Prerequisite: OMS 235 or a declared business minor that has completed the statistics requirement.
A conceptual and empirical examination of the study of organizational culture. The course will focus on the major theories used to understand and assess organizational culture with an emphasis on how culture influences change and decision making within an organizational context. Both quantitative and qualitative methods will be used to analyze cultural influences. Prerequisite: OMS 270 or permission of the instructor.
Social, political, and economic perspectives used to explore the dynamic relationship between organizations and society from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Special emphasis will be placed on the evolution of the purpose of corporations from the 17th century to the present.
Concept of Knowledge Management and the formal and informal systems that enable people to acquire, store, distribute and process knowledge in various forms. Will investigate knowledge in explicit and tacit forms, such as insights and experiences. Understand how systems thinking is integral to understanding and managing knowledge.
The concept of negotiation and conflict management with a focus on strategic aspects of negotiations such as interests, goals, positions, rights, and power. A basic premise of the course is that, while you will need analytical skills to discover optimal solutions to problems, you will also need a broad array of negotiation skills to implement these solutions and make sure that they are truly effective. Your long-term effectiveness—both in your professional and personal life—is likely to depend on your negotiating abilities. This course will give you the opportunity to develop these skills experientially and to understand the analytical frameworks that underlie negotiations. Prerequisites: OMS 270
OMS 338The Bandits of Wall Street: White Collar Crime in the 21st Century
A review of white collar crime from Enron, Worldcom and Adelphia; to Medicaid fraud by local doctors. Students engage in a case study-based look at the costs of corporate crime, from the legal structure set up to protect society from fraud, the concept of fiduciary duties, and the current regulatory systems that govern corporate America. Students prepare and present a project based on individual instances of white-collar crime, discussing not only the causes and costs of the crime, but also proposing solutions to prevent further similar crimes from occurring, or from occurring undetected. The solutions must address all of the management concerns of implementing or complying with the new law(s), as well as a cost-benefit analysis of the new law(s) versus the status quo. The goal is for the project to be of a quality to be submitted to the Senator and/or Representative of the student.
This course opens up managerial frameworks of labor relations in terms of complying with different labor laws. It introduces students to employee relations frameworks, which ensures integration of legal compliances with governance of human resources. Awareness of labor laws can help HRM professionals to avoid costly lawsuits and help them to resolve many employment related issues amicably. As the global economy witnesses technological disruptions and political upheavals, labor relations acquires increasing importance to negotiate employment contracts on fair terms to enable productivity and security. Prerequisite: MGT 270
Topics could include theoretical and applied concepts in recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, labor relations, compensation, training, and productivity improvement. Focus is also on relevant issues of the decade, such as privacy, cultural diversity, workplace discrimination, and legal issues. Project work within organizations anticipated. Prerequisite: OMS 270.
The examination of the work-family interface. The course will focus on how work and family interactions are defined in bi-directional ways, and illustrate how the work-family interface is of concern for organizations. Students will be able to identify the impact of the work domain onto family
The investigation of theories of motivation as they apply to workplace situations. Classic theories are critically reviewed, including needs-based and processed-based theories of work motivation, as well as theories of goal setting and the role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Other issues might include the application of such theories to performance management, the distinction between control and facilitation, learning and mastery goals, the role of pay as a motivator, and the role of self- and group-efficacy. Prerequisite: OMS 270 or special permission may be granted to Psychology majors on a case by case basis.
Examination of problems and opportunities confronting business enterprises that operate across national borders, with emphasis on adaptation to different cultural, legal, political, and economic environments. Prerequisite: OMS 270 preferred.
Exploration of the relationship between law and ethics, of ethical factors and restraints, recognition of ethical dilemmas affecting managerial decision-making, and policy in private and public sector organizations. The course content will focus on a variety of ethical issues, such as those relevant to the environment, consumer protection, discrimination in the workplace, conflict of interest, global economy, social responsibility of organizations, and professionalism; emphasis on case study method. Prerequisite: OMS 111 and Junior or Senior status or permission of the instructor.
OMS 397Ethics and the Playing Fields of Competition
A study of competition as a human endeavor infused with ethical significance. The course focuses on the playing fields of competition as places where human beings strive intensely in one another's company and search for proper arrangements for the conduct of their competition. Students consider case studies of competition in public discourse, science, diplomacy, politics, business and sports. Prerequisite: OMS 111 and Junior or Senior status or permission of the instructor.
OMS 400Advanced Topics in Organizations and Society
Intensive culminating experience for organizations and society-track majors. Under the direction of a faculty member, students work to integrate their major and their understanding of the organizations and society perspective by focusing on an advanced topic in the field.
Intensive culminating experience for intra-organizational dynamics or organizations and society-track majors. Under the direction of a faculty member, students work to integrate their major and their understanding of the intra-organizational dynamics and organizations and society perspectives by focusing on an advanced topic in the field.
A study of the historical influence of a business enterprise (e.g., agriculture, mining) on the private associations (e.g., family, church, neighborhood, union) that matter greatly for the human beings who belong to them; emphasis on a particular region of North America. Prerequisite: OMS 111 and Junior or Senior status or permission of the instructor.
OMS 410Advanced Topics in Intra-organizational dynamics
Intensive culminating experience for intra-organizational dynamics-track majors. Under the direction of a faculty member, students work to integrate their major and their understanding of the intra-organizational dynamics perspective by focusing on an advanced topic in the field.
Exploration of corporate social responsibility as a framework for the private sector, alongside government and civil society, to develop strategies that enable the alleviation of poverty and sustainable development. Emphasis will be placed on the sometimes dichotic relationship between traditional free market systems and corporate social responsibility.
OMS 417Law and Organizations: Property, Liberty, and Society
A systems approach to the examination of landmark court cases, statutes, and administrative directives concerned primarily with organizations and secondarily on the impact upon society and individuals. Using systems methodology, cases, and statutes students will examine intended, foreseeable, and unintended consequences of historic cases on organizations, individuals, and society. The philosophical and ethical dimensions will be considered along with the legal.
An analysis of jobs and subsequent selection systems for individuals applying for those jobs. Students are guided through the process of organizational, individual, and job-level analysis. The psychometrics of assessment and measurement are applied to selection systems, with focus on validity. Students propose selection systems based on their analyses of the jobs and their understanding of assessment. Prerequisite: OMS 235 and OMS 270.
Topics of an advanced nature pursued by well qualified students through individual reading and research, under the supervision of a faculty member. Students wishing to pursue independent study must present a proposal at least one month before the end of the semester preceding the semester in which the independent study is to be undertaken. Prerequisite: Permission of supervising faculty member. Please note that the department and College have a policy for students interested in credit for their internship experience. Students interested in this option should obtain a copy of the procedures and must discuss the internship with a faculty advisor prior to the internship experience.
