Managers are increasingly required to understand statistical data as a means for improving decision making. This course covers statistical techniques that are essential to analyzing and interpreting data including data preparation, factor analysis, multiple regression, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and structural equation modeling (SEM). Data-sets and videos are used to deliver the material in a hands-on manner.

Motivation is a physiological or psychological desire that incites us to action. Motivation affects the effort, choice, and persistence of our behaviours. The key objective of this course is to make students familiar with key aspects of motivation theories particularly as they relate to perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours in the workplace. Contemporary and emerging issues are also discussed.

Organisational Behaviour (OB) can be defined as a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behaviour within organizations, for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness. OB involves the understanding, prediction, and control of human behaviour. In summary, OB is concerned with the study of the behaviour of people within an organizational setting, and how such behaviour affects performance.