Program Requirements - How to get ahead – The value of Social Capital BUSI 6014   How to get ahead – The value of Social Capital
CREDIT HOURS: 1.5
The pressures of globalization, technological change, industry restructurings and growing public demands for ethical conduct and environmental stewardship require modern business leaders to collect, analyze, and act upon a range of information. The discovery of innovative solutions for difficult and complex problems requires an appreciation for the patterns of information flows in and around organizations. To locate and capitalize upon this information, business leaders require an understanding of social capital — a resource for producing value that lies within one’s relationships with others. The course provides students with knowledge of the origins and benefits of both individual and organizational social capital. It prepares the successful student to undertake transformative leadership roles in organizations of varying sizes and purposes
FORMAT: Lecture