Behavioral Foundations
Aims
Aim of this course is to provide an introduction in the theory in the behavioral sciences that lies at the core of behavioral research in management (i.e., organizational behavior, behavioral strategy, consumer behavior, behavioral operations management, behavioral finance), to equip students with the understanding of behavioral research required to apply this in their own research projects.
Information
The course covers such issues as identity, self-regulation, group dynamics, behavioral decision making, and interdependence. Study of these themes is combined with the study of examples of empirical research that illustrate the application of these themes in research in management.
Assessment
To develop a deeper understanding of behavioral research, the course uses hands-on assignments focused on developing ideas for behavioral research in management. These consist of both small weekly assignments and a larger final assignment (to be handed in at the end of the course). In addition, there will be a short exam with open-ended questions at the end of the course.
Materials
A reader with a combination of overview chapters/review articles and empirical journal articles.
