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BA 352
Managing Individual and
Team Performance (4)
Contact
information
Professor: Dr. David C. Baldridge
Office: 400a Bexell
Office Hours: Wed from 3:30 to 4:30 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.
Required Text
Hitt, M., Miller, C., & Colella, A. (2006). Organizational
behavior: A strategic approach. NY: John Wiley & Sons.
Evaluation of
Student performance
I.
Individual class participation
15 %
II.
Team presentation 1 15 %
III.
Team presentation 2
15 %
IV.
Individual paper on team project 5 %
V.
Midterm Exam 20 %
VI.
Cumulative
Final Exam 30 %
VII.
Course Total 100
%
overview of course content and assignments
Class
Participation. 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. 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.
Class
preparation notes (optional). You may supplement your in class
comments and participation by submitting a brief write-up for any class
session. In a maximum of one page, demonstrate your understanding of assigned
readings for that class session and your ability to apply readings to your life
and/or real organizations. Here are a few questions that may help you get
started: What are the most important things you learned from the readings? How
are the readings applicable to your current life (job, school, friends, etc)?
How are the readings applicable to your aspired career path? You can also find
business articles relevant to the readings or talk to business professionals
about the readings (friends, neighbors and parents are fine) and then discuss
the applicability of the readings.
Team Projects. You will work in teams of 5 students to prepare and deliver
two 10 minute presentations on an assigned section of the textbook. Think of
the presentation as a student group lead review for the exams. You will also write a short individual paper
on you team experience.
Team
Presentations 1 & 2
In your presentation tell the class what they should focus on as
they study for the final exam and why those sections/topics are most important
to master. Then find a way to bring the most important material to life in away
that is fun and interesting, and that allows students to learn and test their
understanding.
In order to decide what students should focus on, I would like you
to identify (a) 1-2 section most useful in achieving the course objectives—stated
on page 1 of the syllabus—and (b) 1 section that will be most helpful in the
‘real world’. As part of identifying which sections will be most applicable to
the ‘real world’, I would like each team member to interview one business
professional and briefly summarize that individual’s input.
Individual Paper on Team Project
Finally, each team member will be asked to submit a one page
write-up (one per person) explaining (a) what you learned from this assignment—in
particular the interview with a business professional and (b) detail your
specific contributions to this project. I will also ask each team member to
rate the contribution of his/her teammates.
Exams. The midterm and final examinations may include multiple choice,
short answer and essay questions based on required readings and class material.
The final examination will be cumulative. We will discuss format details prior
to each exam.
Course Policies
I. Grading Expectations. An “A” is earned by
exceptional students who consistently perform excellent work. 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 advance approval, 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 listed 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.
VIII. Photo
Enrollment Sheet. As noted, I use the photo
enrollment sheet to help ensure accuracy of class participation scores. For
this reason it is important that your picture is included on my photo
enrollment sheet. If your picture is missing, does not look like you or you
just plain hate it, you can have a new picture taken and included. What to do?
The lab assistants down in BX112/120 have a camera connected to software that
takes care of it. The deadline is Thursday on the second week of classes.
Tentative Course
Outline
(You will be informed of changes via your email
address in BlackBoard)
|
Date |
Topic & Reading
Assignments |
|
23-Jun |
Introduction |
|
C1: Strategic
Approach to |
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C2: Diversity
& C3: |
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26-Jun |
C4: Learning
& Perception |
|
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30-Jun |
Team
Presentation 1 |
|
1-Jul |
C5:
Personality, Attitudes, and Values |
|
2-Jul |
Review for
Midterm |
|
3-Jul |
Midterm Exam |
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7-Jul |
C6: Work
Motivation |
|
8-Jul |
C8: Leadership |
|
9-Jul |
C9:
Communication & C10: Decision Making |
|
10-Jul |
Team
Presentation 2 |
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14-Jul |
C11: Groups
& Teams |
|
15-Jul |
C12: Conflict,
Power, and Politics (Virtual
class. We will “meet” online rather than in the classroom) |
|
16-Jul |
Review for
Final |
|
17-Jul |
Cumulative
Final Exam |
|
18-Jul |
Individual
Paper on Team Project is Due |