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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the major theories and topics of
organizational behavior (OB for short). Organizational behavior is the scientific study of
behavior that occurs in work settings and is concerned with how people behave in
organizational settings. The content of the course will cover topics that span the
individual, group and organizational levels. Topics covered include personality,
motivation, job satisfaction, group dynamics, conflict, communication, leadership, and
organizational change.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES:
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of this course.
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Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
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Demonstrate working knowledge of the fundamental theories and
principles of organizational behavior and be able to apply them to
organizational settings.
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Understand why people and groups in organizations feel and behave as
they do.
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Identify processes and methods that can improve the behavior and
attitudes of organizational members and, thus, their effectiveness.
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Understand the effects of organizational structure and culture on individual
and group behavior.
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Work more effectively within teams.
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Apply the research findings from the field of organizational behavior to
more effectively manage the human resources in your organization.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:
Kreitner, R., & Kinicki, A. (2013). Organizational behavior (10th ed.) McGraw-Hill/Irwin:
New York.
GRADING SCALE:
Identify the points needed for each of the course grades to be used and any
policies on class curves.
Example:
There are 1000 possible points that can be earned. The following point scale will
be used to determine final grades:
970
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1000
A+
930
to
969
A
900
to
929
A-
870
to
899
B+
830
to
869
B
800
to
829
B-
770
to
799
C+
700
to
769
C
600
to
699
D
0
to
599
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This grade scale is fixed and there is no opportunity for extra credit or additional
assignments to increase your point total. Even if you are just one point short of
the next highest letter grade, your grade will not be adjusted upward.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES:
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Assignment
Points
Exam 1
300 points
Exam 2
300 points
Final Exam
300 points
Participation
100 points
Total Points
1000 points
EXAMS
Exams may consist of a combination of multiple choice, true/false, short answer
and essay questions. The exams will cover the text and readings, lectures, in–
class exercises, and any films and videos shown.
PARTICIPATION
This course relies heavily on student participation in the learning process and
each student must come to class prepared to discuss all assigned readings.
Consistent attendance plus careful preparation by each student are essential to
the learning experience of the entire class. To earn participation points, students
must take an active role in their learning by participating and contributing in the
discussions. Effective participation can take a variety of forms including asking
thought-provoking questions, sharing real-world experiences and observations
that relate to the topics presented, or addressing questions raised by others.
Your goal should be to make contributions to the current topic that enhance and
bring new perspectives to the discussion. Participation points will be allocated
based on attendance, preparation, and quality and quantity of contribution to the
discussions.
EXAM POLICIES:
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Exams will be held on the dates indicated on the Course Schedule. Students are
required to take exams when scheduled, except under extremely unusual and
compelling circumstances. Make-up exams may not be the same format as the
exam given at the regularly scheduled time.
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CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:
Note any specific classroom policies you have about computers, cell phones, etc.
Example:
Classroom etiquette is very important for creating an environment that facilitates
learning. It is crucial that all students act in a professional manner and that no
student disrupts the learning of others. It is important that you arrive on time and
stay until class ends. Please turn off your cell phones and do not send text
messages during class. You are welcome to use your laptop to take notes, but
please only use your laptop for relevant class activities.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Note your academic integrity guidelines. You should also provide a link to your
university’s website on academic integrity.
Example:
Academic integrity and professional ethics should be guiding principles for all
your actions in this class. Academic standards and ethical behavior are essential
for learning to occur. All forms of academic dishonesty will be dealt with harshly.
Penalties for academic dishonesty can include assigning additional course work,
requiring that an assignment or examination be repeated, reducing the grade on
an assignment or examination, assigning a grade of zero points for the
assignment or examination, or assigning the course grade of F. You are advised
to consult the university’s policies on student behavior and academic conduct at:
(provide web link).
EMERGENCY PLANNING:
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Example:
In the unlikely event that the university is officially closed due to severe weather,
natural disaster or manmade emergency, changes in the Course Schedule will
be made. An exam scheduled during a university closure will be given after the
university reopens at a time designated by the university administration.
INSTRUCTOR POLICIES:
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Example:
1. Attendance will be taken at the start of each class session. Students
coming in late must notify me immediately after class to get credit for
being present. Poor class attendance will result in loss of participation
points.
2. Reasonable accommodations for those individuals registered with the
Disability Resource Center will be granted.
3. Students should review the Course Schedule to determine if any class
dates or exam dates conflict with their religious holidays. If there are any
conflicts with religious holidays, reasonable accommodations will be
provided but only if accommodations are requested in writing by the last
day of late registration.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Outline the topics to be addressed each week and the dates for exams and
assignment deadlines.
Example:
Date
Topic
Readings
Assignments
Week 1
People-Centered Organizations &
Managing Diversity
Chapters 1 & 2
Week 2
Organizational Culture &
International OB
Chapters 3 & 4
Week 3
Individual Differences & Values
and Attitudes
Chapters 5 & 6
Week 4
Social Perceptions and
Attributions
Chapter 7
Exam 1
Chapters 1-6
Week 5
Motivation & Improving
Performance
Chapters 8 & 9
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Week 6
Group Dynamics; Teams &
Decision Making
Chapters 10-12
Week 7
Managing Conflict and
Negotiating
Chapter 13
Exam 2
Chapters 7-12
Week 8
Communication & Organizational
Influence
Chapters 14 & 15
Week 9
Leadership & Organizational
Design, Effectiveness, and
Innovation
Chapters 16 & 17
Week 10
Managing Change and Stress
Chapter 18
Final Exam
Chapters 13-18
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