People and Organizations
As taught in: Fall 2005

Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt meeting with partner organizations. (Image courtesy of the Department of Health and Human Services.)
Instructors:
Prof. Thomas A. Kochan
MIT Course Number:
15.668
Level:
Course Features
Course Description
This course examines the historical evolution and current human and organizational contexts in which scientists, engineers and other professionals work. It outlines today's major challenges facing the management profession and uses interactive exercises, simulations and problems to develop critical skills in negotiations, teamwork and leadership. It also introduces concepts and tools to analyze work and leadership experiences in optional undergraduate fieldwork projects.