Marriott School of Management. Dept. of Organizational Behavior

In 1989 the Department of Organizational Behavior was placed under the direction of the newly-created Marriott School of Management. Department chairmen included: J. Bonner Ritchie (1989-1990), Warner P. Woodworth (1990-1993), Alan L. Wilkins (1993-1994), and W. Gibb Dyer (1994-1997). In 1997, the Department was renamed the Department of Organizational Leadership and Strategy.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. Dept. of Organizational Behavior

Description

Established: 1989

Abolished: 1997

Location: Provo, Utah (1989-1997)

Functions

The Department of Organizational Behavior offered two degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and a Master of Organizational Behavior. Course work was designed to train individuals in analyzing, managing, and changing organizations with the concern for building systems that will better meet the needs of people and accomplish organizational goals. Professional development in this course of study focused on understanding the nature of organizations as systems, the management process, organization change and development, effective behavior in organizations, and the role of organizational change agent.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by a department chairmen, under the direction of the college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Marriott School of Management (1989-1997)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Organizational Behavior (1989)

Later unit: Marriott School of Management. Dept. of Organizational Leadership and Strategy (1997)

Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1989-1990: p. 250 (Department functions) p. 282 (J. Bonner Ritchie (1989-1990))

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1990-1991: p. 289 (Warner P. Woodworth (1990-1991))

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1993-1994: p. 340 (Alan L. Wilkins (1993-1994))

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 1994-1995: 381 (W. Gibb Dyer (1994-1995))

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00463

Creator: RSP