MGMT 3304.010 Organizational Behavior

1 S p ri n g/2 0 1 8 MGMT Organizational Behavior Course Description an experiential and theoretical approach to human Behavior in an Organizational setting, by analysis of individual, group, and Organizational processes, with a goal of understanding, predicting, and improving the performance of Organizational elements. Prerequisite Knowledge None. Course Technology Use of BlackBoard and MS Office software. Class Meeting Times 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm in RAS 266 Technical Support The Technology Service Center (TSC) may be contacted by calling (325) 942-2911 or 1-866-942-2911 or by email at Faculty Information Professor: Brian Kulik RAS 247 Phone 942-2383 (Management & Marketing Dept. phone #) Direct ASU number: 486-6620 Mobile: (425) 749-8192 email: (Angelo State University email) Office Hours: TR 12:15 to 2:00 in RAS 247 Teaching Schedule: MGMT TR 11:00 to 12:15 in RAS 263 MGMT TR 2:00 to 3:15 in RAS 266 MGMT MW 12:00 to 1:15 in RAS 117 MGMT Online Course Objectives Learning Objectives: This is an exciting and challenging course that focuses on many key factors of management with special emphasis on Organizational Behavior .

2 The purpose of this S p ri n g/2 0 1 8 course is to provide students with the knowledge of management basics to be used in future business courses and management practice. After taking this course students should be able to: 1. Recognize how individual differences affect employee Behavior within organizations. 2. Comprehend the role of group dynamics (leadership, teams, power, politics, and conflicts) within organizations. 3. Identify the relationship between Organizational facets (culture, work design, structure, and change) and employee Behavior . 4. Discover and recognize how globalization, cross-cultural differences, diversity, and business ethics impact employee Behavior . Assessment Methods Course Textbook and Required Readings Organizational Behavior (15th Ed.) ISBN-13: 978-0132834872; ISBN-10: 0132834871 ISBN: 9780133507645, Authors: Stephen P. Robbins & Timothy A. Judge (Publisher: Pearson) please talk with Dr. Kulik before attempting to purchase this book. Other readings will be assigned in a timely manner as needed and will be provided to you as PDF, in MS Word format, or as a link to an online resource.

3 Grading Policies This course employs the following to measure student learning: Deliverable Maximum Score (1000 points total) Percent of Grade Due Individual or Group Work? Exam #1 200 20% Individual Exam #2 200 20% Individual Exam #3 200 20% Individual Exam #4 200 20% Individual Group Presentation 100 10% Group Group Peer Evaluations 10 + 50 = 60 6% Individual Class Participation 40 4% Individual Angelo State University employs a letter grade system. Grades in this course are determined on scale below: 1000-900 points = A 899-800 points = B 799-700 points = C 699-600 points = D 600-0 points = F S p ri n g/2 0 1 8 Response Time Individual/team work will be graded and returned to the students within two weeks of the assignment due date. Emails will by replied within 24 hours except on weekends and holidays. Group Project Group/Team work is an inseparable part of the business world today, and you as business students need to practice and experience the joys and frustrations that come with working in a team or a group.

4 You and a team of 4-5 classmates will become consultants to analyze a company or organization that is generally regarded as being a bad place to work. While the selection of the company or organization is up to each team, a good place to start is 24/7 Wall St. s annual list of the nation s worst companies: The objectives of this assignment are (i) to provide you with an opportunity to apply concepts learned in class to assess an organization and it practices in order to make recommendations to management for improvement, (ii) to practice teamwork concepts covered in class, and (iii) to learn about effective use of Organizational Behavior concepts in designing and managing organizations. Your task is to use concepts and theories from the course to identify and analyze OB issues facing the selected company or organization and then developing a plan with recommendations to resolve these issues. The deliverable for this assignment is a 7-slide presentation assessing the organization along with recommendations for improvement.

5 The written assessment, which is due on May 1st , should include answers to the following questions: 1. What is the primary OB problem(s) and what are the likely causes? 2. How can concepts learned in class be applied to help solve the problem? 3. What specific & actionable recommendations do you suggest the company or organization apply in order to solve the problem? 4. What are the potential obstacles that must be overcome in order to follow your recommendations? Your assessment should include 5 to 7 information sources that support your observations & recommendations, such as the company s annual report, articles that support your assessment of the primary problems and, and textbook citations that support your recommendations. You will be graded by the quality of your analysis as well as on the quality of your research supporting the analysis. Groups will be assigned following the drop deadline, which is February 1st. A Note on Teamwork. At the end of the course, you will be asked to assess the contributions of each team member to the team s deliverable.

6 Based on your feedback, individual grades for the assignment may be adjusted to ensure equity. S p ri n g/2 0 1 8 During your work on the assignment, if you feel that one or more of your team members is not contributing sufficiently to your team s work, please provide this feedback to the team member, along with changes you would like to see. If the team member s Behavior does not change, please let me know. Groups will make oral presentations of their group project report. Every group member must present. This presentation should not be longer than 15 minutes. Missed/Late Work If, due to a well-documented emergency, there is a possibility of missing an exam. It is the responsibility of student to contact the instructor in advance to arrange an alternative option. No arrangements can be made after the fact. Missed quizzes and assignments cannot be made up. Participation/Absenteeism Your participation in group and class discussions will be subjectively assessed to determine your class performance.

7 Examples of contribution to class discussion include answering a question, furthering a point brought up, taking a leadership role, offering personal examples, or supporting another class member. Comments should be directed toward the entire class. I will try to record class participation following each session. The following guideline will determine your overall class contribution: A students make things happen by always seizing the initiative (34-40 points) B students know what happened and frequently provide insight (26-32 points) C students watch things happen and occasionally participate (18-24 points) D students, while appearing observant, often ask, what happened? (10-16 points) F students don t care if anything happened (0-8 points) Be forewarned: Everyone starts at ground zero and has an equal opportunity to work up to the maximum points available. Final class participation will be ranked, with the average grade a 16 and very few 20s .. and Fs are options!

8 Examinations As long as learning is connected with earning, as long as certain jobs can only be reached through exams, so long must we take this examination system seriously. (Edward Morgan) Forster (1879 1970), British novelist, essayist; New York Times (November 24, 1963) review of Walter Pater, Appreciations, With an Essay on Style There will be four (4) examinations, each one covering 4 chapters. Each exam will cover only the material in the respective chapters, consist of objective questions ( true/false and multiple choice), be based on the text material, and must be taken (on BlackBoard) within the specified exam window. No make-up will be offered unless there is a clear and urgent situation. Each exam will last one hour, and is considered individual work in other words, you are cheating if you collaborate with others while taking the exam, or if you discuss the exam questions and answers with others during the open window period. S p ri n g/2 0 1 8 Every exam will be curved on a 20-point scale.

9 Time permitting, we will review the answers in class. Course Policies Academic Honesty and Integrity Angelo State University expects its students to maintain complete honesty and integrity in their academic pursuits. Students are responsible for understanding and complying with the university Academic Honor Code, which is in both print and web versions of the ASU Student Handbook. Academic integrity is expected. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized sharing of work, or unauthorized possession of course materials. The professor assumes that all students can be trusted. Please do no violate this trust. Violation of academic integrity will result in a failing grade for the course. It is the professor s intention to be as fair and impartial as is humanly possible. Therefore, all students will be asked to adhere to the same set of guidelines and rules UNLESS there are disabilities or documented extenuating circumstances that have been discussed with the professor and the Student Life Office.

10 Please make sure you inform the professor as soon as any situation arises. Do NOT wait until the problem is compounded by poor class performance, poor attendance, etc. Code of Ethics Students, faculty, administrators and professional staff of the College of Business should always: Be forthright and truthful in dealings with all stakeholders Take responsibility for one s actions and decisions Serve as an example of ethical decision-making and Behavior to others Admit errors when they occur, without trying to conceal them Respect the basic dignity of others by treating them as one would wish to be treated Courtesy and Respect Courtesy and respect are essential ingredients to this course. We respect each other's opinions and respect others points of view at all times while in our class sessions. The use of profanity and harassment of any form is strictly prohibited (Zero Tolerance), as are those remarks concerning one's ethnicity, life style, religion, etc., violations of these rules will result in appropriate disciplinary actions.