Organizational Theory & Behavior (LEA 703)

Term: 2025-2026 Spring

Faculty

Samuel Paul DobrotkaShow MyInfo popup for Samuel Paul Dobrotka

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Office: Remote
704-705-0670 dobrotkas@carolinau.edu

Sam Dobrotka brings 30+ years of pastoral and non-profit ministry experience to the learning environment. Dr. Dobrotka earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University and holds MA degrees (Theology and Cross-Cultural Studies) from Fuller Theological Seminary. His research interests lie in the areas of clergy effectiveness, strategic planning, organizational change, team building, and conflict management. Dr. Dobrotka has been married to Betsy for 41 years. They have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren. In his free time, Dr. Dobrotka enjoys hiking, travel, Grisham novels, and losing some golf balls a few times a year.

Schedule

Mon, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM (3/9/2026 - 4/26/2026) Location: MAIN DEEDS D201

Description

This course develops knowledge in the theories applicable to organizations from a variety of disciplinary lenses spanning from management to sociology to psychology. It develops an understanding of employee behavior within an organizational context, focusing on teamwork, inter-personal conflict, leadership, power, and influence. Students learn to analyze how organizational structure, culture, internal reward systems, communication, and ethics impact behavior and success.