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BA 352
Managing Individual and
Team Performance (4)
Contact
information
Professor:
Dr. David C. Baldridge
Office:
400a Bexell
Office Hours: Tuesday &
Thursday 10:00-11:30 am and by appointment
Email:
David.Baldridge@bus.oregonstate.edu
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students who
successfully complete BA352:
· Have assessed
how their values, attitudes, perceptions and behaviors impact their
interpersonal effectiveness and professionalism.
· Have developed
and enhanced the essential interpersonal skills for being an effective team
leader and member of entrepreneurial and established organizations that have
diverse membership.
· Correctly use
conceptual frameworks from management research and practice to diagnose and
improve individual performance and group dynamics.
· Have developed
an awareness of the role of effective human resource management in
organizations.
· Have a framework
for assessing the ethical implications of the decisions they make and the
actions they take. They work effectively
with persons (1) with disabilities, (2) from diverse ethnic, cultural, gender
backgrounds and (3) across various hierarchical and social strata.
Guiding
Principles for members of the
As a member of
the
· treat others
with honesty, respect, and courtesy
· maintain the
highest levels of academic integrity
· act in
accordance with my ethical and social responsibilities
· strive to foster
a professional learning environment
· act in a
professional manner
Required Text
Hitt, M., Miller, C., & Colella, A. (2006). Organizational
behavior: A strategic approach. NY: John Wiley & Sons.
Evaluation of
Student performance
I.
Class Participation & Assignments
20
points
II.
Quizzes (10 points each)
40 points
III.
Team Projects (10 points each)
20 points
IV.
Cumulative
Final Exam 40
points
V.
Course Total 120 points
overview of course content and assignments
Class
Participation & Assignments. I intend to
run the class in a seminar format. Your participation score is based on your
active participation, demonstrated learning and value added to class
discussions and activities. Please keep in mind that you will be rewarded for
the quality—not quantity—of your comments. To receive full credit, please be
sure I have a picture of you on my photo-enrollment
sheet and display your name
card during every class. While poor attendance will hurt your grade, regular attendance is not
enough. You must complete required readings prior to class, be prepared to ask
questions, make comments, actively participate and learn through discussion and
application of course concepts. Disruptive
behavior—including but not limited to side conversations, not listening
to and respecting the views of others, arriving late, cell phone disruptions,
computer use, etc.—will result in a zero, or failing grade, for class
participation.
Quizzes. Quizzes are non-cumulative.
While quizzes include only multiple choice questions, you are strongly
encouraged—but not required—to offer written explanations defending your
answers. I generally ask applied rather than definitional questions.
Team Projects.
Team Presentation 1. Your team will be assigned article(s) that
you will be responsible for presenting to the class in an 8-10 minute
interactive presentation. Your task is to (a) identify the most important
information and then (b) convey that information to the class in a concise,
effective and engaging manner (i.e., fun, creative and useful). You are also
required to submit a short paper that (a) summarizes the article(s) in 5 to 10
bullet points per article and (b) suggests 3-5 questions that can be used to
stimulate student discussion of each article.
Team Presentation 2. Think of this as a group lead review for the
final exam. Your team will be assigned one portion of the required readings. Begin
by identifying the 3-5 most important takeaways. Then in a 5 minute
presentation, explain these key takeaways and help students prepare for the
final exam (be sure to indicate the textbook page numbers for each takeaway).
Cumulative Final Exam. The final exam may
include multiple choice, short answer and essay questions based on required
readings and other class material.
Course Policies
I.
Grading Expectations. Exceptional students
who consistently perform excellent work earn an “A”. A “B” is earned for above average work. A “C”
is earned for work that meets minimal requirements. A “D” or “F” is earned for
work that fails to meet minimal requirements.
II.
Late assignments and exams. Unless you have an acceptable reason and get
approval in advance, 5% of available points will be deducted for each day an
assignment is late. Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the
assigned date unless otherwise specifically noted.
III.
Typing and writing. Excluding in-class exams, assignments must be typed (single
spaced, one inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman font). Well-written English
and correct spelling are expected. Also, identify your section number on all
assignments and exams.
IV.
Academic dishonesty. Any case of academic
dishonesty will result in a grade of “F” for the course. This action is allowed by Academic
Regulations and Procedures as described in the Schedule of Classes. I expect you to know and understand these
policies and regulations. If there is
any doubt about their meaning and interpretation, ask for an explanation. Link to
Statement of Expectations for Student Conduct, i.e., cheating policies,
http://oregonstate.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm
V.
Email Communication. I will frequently communicate with you using the email address for
you in BlackBoard. I will hold you responsible for checking your email daily
excluding weekends and holidays.
VI.
Disability Accommodation. Accommodations are collaborative efforts between
students, faculty and Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Students
with accommodations approved through SSD are responsible for contacting the
faculty member in charge of the course prior to or during the first week of the
term to discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for
accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through SSD should
contact SSD immediately at 737-4098.
VII.
Syllabus Changes. This syllabus is a guide, not a contract, and therefore may be
changed as necessary. If changes are made, the instructor will announce them
via an email sent to your COB email address, generally at least one class in
advance of the due date for an assignment.
Tentative Course
Outline
(You will be informed of changes via your email
address in BlackBoard)
|
Date |
Topic & Reading Assignments |
|
9/30 |
Introduction |
|
10/2 |
C1: Strategic Approach to |
|
10/7 |
C2: Diversity |
|
10/9 |
C3: |
|
10/14 |
C1-3
review, quiz 1 & team time |
|
10/16 |
C4: Learning & Perception (during
regular class) Special
evening session—7:00–8:30 pm in Milam Auditorium Dean’s
Distinguished Lecture Series presents Alfred Lin Chairman, COO & CFO
Zappos.com. (Attendance is required but an alternative assignment is
available for students who receive advanced approval.) |
|
10/21 |
No regular class to
balance required attendance of Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series |
|
10/23 |
C5: Personality, Attitudes, and
Values Project 1, Teams 1-4 |
|
10/28 |
C6: Work Motivation & review |
|
10/30 |
C4-6 quiz
2 & team time |
|
11/4 |
C8: Leadership |
|
11/6 |
C9: Communication Project 1, Teams 5-8 |
|
11/11 |
No regular
class to balance required attendance of College of Business Sustainability
Lecture |
|
11/12 |
Special
evening session, LaSells Stewart Center – Austin Auditorium 7:00pm-8:30pm College of
Business Sustainability Lecture – World Wildlife Fund and HP – The Climate
Change Roadshow. (Attendance is required but an alternative assignment is
available for students who receive advanced approval.) |
|
11/13 |
C10: Decision Making (Virtual
Class) |
|
11/18 |
C8-10
review, quiz 3 & team time |
|
11/20 |
C11: Groups & Teams; C12:
Conflict, Power, and Politics, |
|
11/25 |
C13: Organizational Structure
& Culture Project
1, Teams 9-12 |
|
11/27 |
Thanksgiving break |
|
12/2 |
C11-13
review, quiz 4 & team time |
|
12/4 |
Team Project 2 & course review |
|
12/9 |
Cumulative Final Exam (4:00pm-5:50pm) |