School of
Administration and Business
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Asst.
Prof. Milton Gittens Course
ID: BBAD-327 Credits:3 |
Office: A204 Spring, 2002 Mondays/Thursdays |
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ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY & BEHAVIOR
COURSE SYLLABUS
This course is an introduction to
the theory and practice fundamental to understanding and improving behavior in
organizations. Literature on the impact of organizations on our lives is
reviewed. The focus is on daily reading assignments, lectures, and class
discussion. An examination of human issues from the individual, group, and
organizational levels is undertaken. The course seeks answers to questions such
as: Why do people behave the way they do in organizations? How can they be
motivated to behave more productively and with better quality work life? What
social dynamics occur in groups and organizations? What is the impact of culture
on people and groups in organizations? Through lectures, reading assignments,
student projects, and videos, these and other human issues of the work place
are studied.
I. REQUIRED
Schermerhon, John R. et al. Organizational Behavior, 7th
edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, New York, 2000.
II. RECOMMENDED
Students are urged to keep abreast
of Organizational Behavior issues facing American businesses by reading a major
daily newspaper like the New York Times.
III. STUDENT EVALUATION
The evaluation process is on going
and assesses total in-class performance. Eating, drinking, leaving early,
coming late, and other negative behavior will be factored into your final
course grade. The focus is on daily reading assignments and lectures. It is the
student’s responsibility to understand the syllabus, keep up with the readings,
and ask me for clarification when needed. Evaluation considers (1)
comprehension of ideas, key names, and concepts, (2) application of analytical
and evaluation skills, and (3) development of communication skills around
course terms. In addition, final grades are based on a composite assessment of
the following:
1. Attendance and participation
(Grades lowered with 3 or more absences)
2. A student presentation project
3. A multiple choice/essay MID-TERM EXAM given on Monday, March 18.
4. A multiple choice/essay FINAL EXAM given on Monday, May 13.
5. In approved cases, student
designed projects for extra credit, if necessary.
TOPIC OUTLINE
PART I - COURSE INTRODUCTION
(Readings)**
Faculty Introduction
Course design, objectives, and
requirements
Introduction to OT & B and
Management (Chap.1)
The High Performance Organization (Chap
2)
The Global Dimensions of
Organization Behavior (Chap.
3)
PART II - THE CLASSICAL FOUNDATION
OF ORGANIZATION THEORY
The Traditional Approach to
Organization Theory: Basic Attributes of Organizations (Chap. 11)
The Human Relations Approach: High
Performance Organizational Cultures (Chap
13,3)
The Contemporary Approach:
Information Technology and Organizational Design (Chap. 12, 2)
PART III - MANAGING
ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR
A.
Individuals
and Organizations
Diversity and Individual
Differences (Chap.
4)
Perception and Attribution (Chap.
5)
Motivation and Reinforcement
Theories: (Chap.
6)
Human Resources Management Systems (Chap. 7)
High Performance Job Design
(Chap. 8)
B.
Managing
Groups
The Nature of Groups (Chap.
9)
Teamwork and High Performance
Teams
(Chap.
10)
C.
Managing
the Processes of Organization Behavior
High Performance Leadership (Chap.
14)
Power and Politics (Chap.
15)
Information and Communication (Chap. 16)
Conflict and Negotiation (Chap.
18)
PART IV CONCLUSION
AND REVIEW
Change Innovation and Stress (Chap.
19)
Exam Review
Note ** These are proposed readings. Specific reading assignments will be given
for each class. Also, if you need course adaptations or accommodation because
of a documented disability, make an appointment during my posted office hours.
CLASS
PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS, TOPICS, AND DATES
PURPOSE:
The presentation is to promote
discussion and the exchange of ideas and opinions about Organizational
Behavior1s theories and concepts. The intention of the presentation is to
provide students with a platform to demonstrate their comprehension and
facility with the vocabulary, issues, and problems of organizational behavior.
STRUCTURE AND
PROCESS:
The presentation should last about 10 to 15 minutes. It
can be on a topic from the Experiential Exercises from our text that are listed
below. Students should alter the exercises to suit an individual presentation.
Possible grades are unsatisfactory, satisfactory, good, very good, and
excellent, and are available at the end of the presentation. Hand in a sentence
outline of your presentation before you begin, in the following suggested
format:
I. Introductory Statement.
II. Overview of the Exercise.
III. Review
of the relevant theories.
IV. Your
evaluation/application of theories
Students may develop their own topics, subject to my
approval. The following are possible topics from the experiential exercises of
our text.
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1. |
February
14 |
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My Best
Manager |
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Page 486 |
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2. |
February
21 |
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My Best
Job |
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Page 487 |
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3. |
February
28 |
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What Do
You Value at Work |
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Page 487 |
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4. |
March 7
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Expatriate
Assignment |
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Page 489 |
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5. |
March
14 |
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Prejudice
in Our Lives |
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Page 496 |
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6. |
April 4
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Job
Design Preferences |
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Page 498 |
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7. |
April 11 |
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My
Fantasy Job |
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Page 499 |
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8. |
April 18 |
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Organizations
Alive |
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Page 504 |
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9. |
April 25 |
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Interview
a Leader |
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Page 507 |
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Other
possible projects include: |
Leadership
Skills Inventory |
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Page 508 |
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Alien
Invasion |
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Page 506 |