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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "MGT 310-1"
COURSE NAME: "Organizational Behavior"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall Semester 2012
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Christofferson Robert
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MW 11:30-12:45
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: MGT 301
OFFICE HOURS:
by appointment before or after class
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course provides a study of the latest theoretical and empirical factors influencing human atttitudinal, behavioral and ethical responses in organizations of the global business community. It focuses on diagnosis: describing, understanding, and explaining behavior at the individual, group, inter-group and organizational levels. And it considers action: controlling, managing or influencing behavior at those levels. Thwe diagnostic approach is applied so as to view behavior from an increasing number of different but complimentary, more complex but elaborating perspectives. This encourages the application of the diverse theoretical frameworks to analyse an organizational situation. Emphasis is placed on a strong integration of issues associated with managing in a global economy and leading a multicultural work force. The ethical responsabilities of organizational members and leaders are also considered.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
1) Introduction: Competitve Challenges and Managing People
2) The Evolution of Management Thought
3) Organizational Change
4) Foundations of Individual Behavior
5) Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
6) Personality,Values and Culture
7) Perception and Individual Decision-Making
8) Motivation Concepts
9) Motivation: From Concepts to Applications
10) Emotions and Moods
11) Foundations fo Group Behavior
12) Understanding Work Teams
13) Communication
14) Conflict and Negotiation
15) Interdependent Group Relations
16) Power and Politics
17) Best Approaches to Leadership
18) Contemporary Issues in Leadership
19) Foundations of Organizational Structure
20) Organizational Culture
21) High-Performance Work Systems
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
1. Lectures
2. Case studies
3. Video presentations
4. Analysis of relevant literature readings
5. Group presentations
SUGGESTED TEXT:
Organizational Behavior, Stephen P. Robbins and Timothy A. Judge, 14th Edition,
2011 by Pearson Prentice Hall
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- The development of interpersonal, communication and conceptual skills
- The development of specific technical skills
- The development of an understanding of the close links between organizational
behavior concepts and skills with problems and issues actually faced by individuals, teams, and organizations
- The development of abilities and skills to diagnose and deal with ethical dilemmas and issues
- The development of knowledge and skills for positively dealing with culturally diverse individuals and groups in work settings
- The development of an understanding and appreciation of organizational behavior issues and problems across cultures
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Organizational Behavior 14th Edition | Stephen P. Robbins and Timothy A. Judge | Pearson Prentice Hall | 0136124364 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments |
| Organizational Behavior 14th Edition | Stephen P. Robbins and Timothy A. Judge | Pearson Prentice Hall | 0136124364 | | |
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Class attendance and participation | | 5% |
| Group case analysis presentations (2 per group) | | 20% |
| Individual reports (3 written case analyses each consisting of maximum 5 pages) | | 30% |
| Mid-term exam (short essay questions) | | 20% |
| Final exam (written case analysis and short essay questions) | | 25% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Assessment Criteria and Guidelines for assigning main letter grades: A, B, C,D, and F.
A (95%-100%)
A- (90%-94%)
B+ (87%-89%)
B (84%-86%)
B- (80%-83%)
C+ (77%-79%)
C (74%-76%)
C- (70%-73%)
D+ (67%-69%)
D (64%-66%)
D- (60%-63%)
F (59% + below)
A: Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensiveknowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
B: This is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.
There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
C: This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
D: This level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.
Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
F: This work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Attendence concurs in the evaluation of the class participation grade component and a maximum of three unexcused absenses are permitted.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Session 1 Introduction: Competitve Challenges and Managing People
Session 2 The Evolution of Management Thought
Session 3 Foundations of Individual Behavior
Session 4/5 Personality,Values and Culture
Session 6/7 Perception and Individual Decision-Making
Session 8/9 Motivation Concepts
Session 10 Attitudes and job satisfaction
Session 11 Emotions and moods
Session 12/13 Motivation: From Concepts to Applications
Session 14 Mid-term exam
Session 15/16 Foundations of Group Behavior
Session 17 Understanding Work Teams
Session 18 Communication
Session 19 Conflict and Negotiation
Session 20 Interdependent Group Relations
Session 21 Power and Politics
Session 22 Best Approaches to Leadership
Session 23 Contemporary Issues in Leadership
Session 24/25 Foundations of Organizational Structure
Session 26 Organizational Culture
Session 27/28 High-Performance Work Systems
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