Students examine the behaviour and impact of individuals, groups, and organizations. Students apply leadership strategies, critical thinking and analytical skills to case studies and activities focusing on current organizational challenges and opportunities. Students explore the effects of personality, emotion, attitudes, ethics and values on individual and team behaviour. Course topics include change and conflict management, motivation, team dynamics and development, culture, stress management, technology and environment, and political power influences.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Organizational structure
- Power and politics
- Technology and environment
- Strategies for effective leadership
- Motivational theories and techniques
- Effect of personality, perception, values, attitudes, ethics and diversity on behaviour
- Groups and teamwork stages of development
- Perception, personality and emotions
- Conflict and negotiation
- Decision Making and Problem solving models
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41887 |
January 5, 2026 to April 17, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41888 |
January 5, 2026 to April 17, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41889 |
January 5, 2026 to April 17, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61797 |
May 4, 2026 to August 14, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61800 |
May 4, 2026 to August 14, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
To learn more about the PLAR pathways for this course review the Hospitality Management Diploma Program Content Guide.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.