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BA
352 Organizational Behavior (4 credits)
Spring
2005
[Schedule] [BA
352 Public Folder]
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Julie Stenson, Ph.D. Office # 313 Bexell 541.737.4461 julie.stenson@bus.oregonstate.edu |
Office hours: Monday 12 pm – 2:00 pm (TBD) Wednesday Or, by appointment |
Welcome to BA 352, a course that deals with the challenge
of working with others in contemporary organizations. It is designed to help
you think critically and act effectively in some of the critical “people”
situations you may encounter in your careers.
The course involves both conceptual (know what) and skill
(know how) learning. That is, you will learn about theories and concepts
through readings, lectures and case studies. You will also apply principles
through group work, simulations, role plays and other interactive exercises.
To do well in this course, think about your past
experiences and your existing theories and assumptions of why people do what
they do at work. If you are willing to invest time and thought and be open to
new ideas and experiences, you will gain valuable insight and skills.
Learning Outcomes
This course is designed to help you to:
• Assess the values, attitudes, perceptions and
behaviors that affect how you interact with others in an organization
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Develop and enhance the essential interpersonal
skills for being an effective coworker and manager
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Work as a productive member of a work group or team
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Correctly use organizational behavior concepts and
terminology (i.e. talk like a manager)
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Use organizational behavior models and frames of
reference to diagnose individual and group situations in order to respond
appropriately
E-mail Communication
All students registered for business courses have an
assigned e-mail address on the
Public Folders
Most
class materials for this course – such as readings, copies of handouts,
assignments, class power points, and resource materials
– will be placed in the
Supplementary material including questions
designed to help you understand the readings, copies of handouts, assignments,
class power points, and resource materials will be posted to a public folder,
accessible through the
Required Texts
• Kinicki, A. & Kreitner, R. (2003). Organizational behavior: Key concepts,
skills & best practices. NY: McGraw-Hill. (one copy on reserve at Valley
Library)
• Byham, W.C. (1998) Zapp.
Readings
Homework assignments, listed on the Course Schedule, include
readings from the texts, self-assessments and individual and team deliverables.
Please read each assignment and complete exercises prior to class so you
will be ready to participate. Additional readings that are not listed on the
Tentative Course Schedule may be added to the schedule and will be posted to
the public folders. Think about the material critically and relate the theories
and concepts to your experience in organizations.
Individual Deliverables
Examinations (400 points)
There will be 2 quizzes (Quiz 1
@ 35 and Quiz 2@ 30 points) for a total of 75 points, one midterm exam at 200
points and a final exam worth 200 points. Completing the required readings on
time is critical to doing well. Exams will cover the assigned readings as well
as classroom presentations, discussions and activities. Exams will include multiple choice questions,
short answer, essay and mini-cases, and will require you to understand, apply
and integrate concepts. The Student CD-ROM and
Team and
Peer evaluation memo (100
points)
In business organizations, it is
common for a person’s performance and rewards to be dependent upon the actions
and performance of others. This condition will be replicated in this course
through the use of the Team Project. In the evaluation assignment, each of you
will assess the overall effectiveness of your team, describe significant
changes that occurred over the term, rate your fellow team members on criteria
defined by your team and provide specific, detailed rationale to support each
rating. These ratings will be compiled and used to determine the number of
points you will receive on the team resource guide. Detailed guidelines will be
distributed later and posted to public folders.
Participation
(50 points)
Every student in the class has a
contribution to make. And every student is expected to contribute to in-class
discussions and learning activities. The benefit is that you will have an opportunity
to share your ideas, insights, and experiences, test your views and
interpretations of the course material, ask thoughtful questions and enhance
your learning in a supportive climate with your peers and the instructor. To
receive points, you must contribute meaningfully to class discussions. If you
have difficulty contributing in large classes, please see me privately about
strategies to increase your comfort and involvement.
In-class exercises are designed
to apply concepts and build skills. To gain the most from these experiences and
to support your peers, your behavior needs to be authentic and serious – and
you need to be present. Two missed classes during group activities are
permitted (although not encouraged). Showing up after class or a group activity
has begun, as well as leaving early, may count as an absence. Twenty-five
points may be deducted from your overall total for each missed class beyond two.
The two “missed classes”
allowance should provide enough flexibility to deal with unexpected
emergencies, illness, athletic events or job interviews. Obviously, coming to
class is very important!!!!
Team Deliverables
Early in the term you will form project teams of no fewer
than five nor more than six persons. Many class activities will take place in
these teams. It‘s up to you to organize and structure the team in order to
achieve course goals. The major deliverables for your team are:
• a formal work
plan (25 points)
• a 10-15 page resource guide (200 points)
• a 10-12 minute oral presentation (150 points)
Detailed guidelines will be distributed and posted to the
public folder.
Written Assignments
The ability to write clear, complete, concise and
compelling business materials is a critical workplace basic skill. Your written
materials, both individual and team, will be assessed against the standards of
business English, including grammar, spelling, organization and presentation.
Please refer to the public folder for detailed guidelines.
No written assignments will be accepted late unless you
receive permission from the instructor prior to the due date. Permission will
be granted only for serious reasons and then only with adequate (at least one
class period) advance notice.” Forgotten” papers will be docked points.
Academic Honesty
Good ethical behavior is an increasingly important aspect
of organizational life. Similarly, you are expected to abide by strict academic
honesty standards. Infractions will result in an “F” for the course and an
Academic Dishonesty Report will be filed with the University. Refer to Academic
Regulations and Procedures described in the Schedule of Classes, if you have
questions about these policies.
For more information, refer to the student conduct website
http://www.orst.edu/admin/stucon/index.htm
and /or the Academic issues page http:www.orst.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm.
Special Needs
If you have any special needs that will need to be accommodated,
please contact me during the first week of the term.
Assessment and Grading
Your individual grade will be assigned according to the
number of points earned throughout the term. Maximum number of points for each
assignment is listed below. However, an adjustment to the overall class
distribution may be made by the instructor at the end of the term to account
for the degree of difficulty in course examinations. The expanded (+/-) letter
grade system is used for this course.
You are expected to keep track of your own points.
Any appeals to the grades received must be submitted in
writing within one week of the receipt of the grade and must give detailed,
specific rationale for a review of the grade.
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Course
Assignment |
Points |
Your
score |
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Individual
assignments (62.5%)
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2 Quizzes |
75 |
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Mid-term exam |
200 |
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Final exam |
200 |
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Team and Peer evaluation: rating and memo |
100 |
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Participation (-Attendance costs per absence >
than 2) |
50 |
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Team
assignments (37.5%) |
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Team Project |
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Work plan
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25 |
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Resource
Guide |
200 |
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Presentation |
150 |
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Total Course Points |
1000 |
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