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BA 352
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
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Instructor:
Email: mailto:mayers@bus.oregonstate.edu
Office: BEXL 342
Hours: U/H
Classes: U/H
· Hitt, M.A., Miller, C.C., and Colella, A. (2006). Organizational Behavior: A Strategic
Approach. Wiley.
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.
REQUIREMENTS
A. Examinations. There will be two
examinations -- a midterm and a final. They will be based on the readings,
lectures and group activities (400 points).
B. Participation/Observation. Classes
will be conducted in a seminar format.
There will be short lectures regarding key concepts, interactive
discussions, and group activities. It is my intentions to facilitate an
interactive experience to enhance the learning rather than deliver a boring
lecture. Because of this, I expect you to think about the class material, to
evaluate its usefulness, and to find opportunities to apply it.
1. Class Participation. I expect all
class members to contribute to class discussions. This requirement
applies to the large class sessions and group work. There is a penalty for
missing class. Two absences during the term are allowed, but I will deduct
fifty points from your total points for each absence beyond two.
Showing up after a group activity has begun will count as an absence, as will
leaving early. Most class sessions will involve group
work.
The
absence allowance should give you enough flexibility to deal with
unexpected illness or emergency. In no case, however, will there be
an exception to the policy. If you are likely to have some regularly
scheduled event during class sessions, you should take this course during a
different quarter (200 points)
3. Group Projects. The class will be
divided into groups that maintain the same members throughout the term. By
maintaining intact groups, the groups become a focal point for learning and
skill development. There will be two group projects and a group feedback
report assigned. You will have to evaluate your peers' contribution to
each project.
I
will form class groups based on background information I collect the first week
of the term. The first group meeting will be on the first class day of the
second week of the term. Failure to provide the background information by
Thursday of the first week of the term will result in you not being assigned to
a group and thus unable to earn any of the group project points for the
course. (400 points).
Notes and summary of grading.
1. Late assignments and exams. Unless
you have an acceptable reason and give advance notice, I will deduct 25%
of the available points for late submissions and give no points once an
assignment/exam is returned to the rest of the class.
2. Typing and writing. Assignments
must be typed. Well-written English and good spelling are expected; I will
deduct 10% of the available points for five or more spelling and/or grammar
errors on any assignment. Staple together the pages that you have written
and hand them in without any binders. You must submit two copies of
each assignment. Also, put your section number and class-group name on all
group assignments and evaluations.
3. Students with disabilities.
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.
4. 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. This link leads to more
information about the
university’s policies on academic dishonesty.
5. Final grade determination. Grading
is not based on a curve, but on an absolute standard:
A
93% - 100%
B
83% - 86%
C
73% - 76%
D
63% - 66%
A-
90% - 92%
B-
80% - 82%
C-
70% - 72%
D-
60% - 62%
B+
87% - 89%
C+
77% - 79%
D+
67% - 69%
F
Lower
than 60%
Examinations
400
Class Participation
200
Group Projects
400
Total
1000
Tentative
Course Outline
Date
Topic
Reading/Assignment
01/08
Introduction/Human
Resource
Management
01/10 Feedback/Strategy
and Organization Behavior
HMC:1
01/15 Diversity/X-Cultural
Relations/Group Formation HMC:2(MI); HMC:3(MI)
01/17 Perception
HMC:4
01/22 Motivation:
HMC:5(173-193); HMC:6
01/24
Motivation: Performance Measurement
0//25
Winter Career Symposium
01/29
Communications/ Speaker
HMC:9
01/31
Running Team Meetings/FOCUS: CLASS GROUPS
02/05
FIRST EXAM
02/07
Complete Project 1
02/12
Team Work
HMC:11; PROJECT 1 DUE
02/14
ORAL PROJECT
REPORTS
02/19 Team
Work HMC:10
02/19
Winter Career Fair
02/21 Power;
Stress
HMC:12(453-460); HMC:7(MI);
FIRO-B
02/26 Leadership
HMC:8
02/28
Leadership
Prepare
Administrative Decision
Making
03/04
Conflict & Negotiations
$$$$$$$$$
03/06
Complete Project 2
03/11 Conflict &
Negotiations
HMC:12:(432-453; 460-465); PROJECT 2
DUE
03/13 Ethics/Wrap-up/Resume
Writing
FINAL EXAM
Office
Hours
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Commitment
My personal commitment to you is that I will work hard
to enhance your learning in this class.
At the same time, I cannot make you learn! The quality of your education is
ultimately your choice. The classes
are interactive, so your preparation and participation are critical.