Organization Behavior ORGB 300
Spring 2001-2002
Course Syllabus
Term: Spring 2001-2002
Instructors: Lecture: Dr. Frank Linnehan
Sections: Nihal Colakoglu, Dr. Chris Jelepis, and Jill Tolotta
Time: Lectures: Friday 2:00-3:50 PM
Sections:
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Monday |
Wednesday |
Wednesday |
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Friday |
Friday |
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C. Jelepis |
J.Tolotta |
J. Tolotta |
C. Jelepis |
N. Colakoglu |
N. Colakoglu |
For Dr. Linnehan:
Office Hours: Tuesday 2:00-3:30, Friday 11:00-12:00 and any time by appointment
Office: Academic Building Room 314
Phone: (215) 895-2122 FAX: (215) 895-2891
email: linnehf@drexel.edu
Home Page: Dr. Linnehan
Lebow: Download lecture presentation files
Text:
Robbins, S.P. (2001) Organizational Behavior 9th Edition Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Course Pack:
Chapter 5: Robbins, S.P. (2000) Managing Today 2nd Edition. Upper Saddle River NJ: Prentice Hall. This may be purchased at the bookstore (front page: Planning Systems). It is also in the Reserve Reading section of the library.
Through study and application, this course introduces you to the concepts and principles of organization behavior. The course begins with an overview of behavior at the individual level through discussions of values, attitudes, emotions, personality, perception, and motivation. These topics are addressed with a context of today’s business environment. It then broadens its focus from this individual perspective to group behavior and, ultimately, to organizations. Group process is discussed by studying the nature of groups, their evolution and individual roles within the group’s structure. Organizational areas reviewed include structure, human resource management, work force diversity, strategy, culture and organizational change.
The course format is divided into large group lectures and small section classes. Organizing the class this way allows for both consistency across sections and flexibility within each section. As an organizational behavior class, this course presents material that will help you understand organizations and individual behavior. Thus, it is seen as a foundation class that cuts across all disciplines.
You are required to attend the weekly lectures and your section classes. You should come to each class prepared with the session’s readings and your assignments completed. Some class time each week will be devoted to group discussion, experiential exercises, self-assessments and lectures. Your active participation in the class discussions and exercises is important as the quality and quantity of your contributions will affect your grade. Please do not hesitate to ask questions, state your opinion, or talk about personal situations/recent events that directly relate to what we are discussing throughout the term.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Identify and define principles and theories of individual behavior (e.g., motivation, power, leadership, interpersonal communication). Understand how these concepts can be used to enhance your skills and abilities to work with others.
Gain a deeper understanding of yourself through self-assessment and your interaction with others in the class.
Differentiate organizational structures, corporate cultures and strategies, as well as their influence on individual and group behavior.
Relate and/or apply these principles to your own activities in and outside of organizations.
Understand the challenges and opportunities of managing a work force that is becoming increasingly diverse.
Grades are based on four criteria: (1) attendance at lecture classes, (2) exams given in the lecture class (3) section participation, attendance and (4) section assignments.
1. EXAMS (Total: 180 points)
There will be three exams given in lecture class. They will be based on both lecture and text material. The exams are cumulative. The first exam is worth 60 points toward your final grade, the second, 55 and the third, 65.
Exam schedule and material covered:
#1 April 19: Text chapters: 1-7. These chapters focus on individual behavior, its determinants and motivation.
#2 May 10: Chapters: 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13. This material begins to broaden the focus of the course. It includes communication, team/group process, power, conflict and leadership and trust. One topic from the first exam chapters will be included.
#3 Finals week: Chapters 14, 16, 17, 18, and Appendix A in OB and Chapter 5 in Managing Today. This is the macro perspective of organizations and includes topics such as the history of management thought, organizational structure, HR/EEO, strategic management, organizational culture and change. Two topics from the previous exams will be included.
Not taking an exam during the time scheduled time without a reason deemed appropriate by the instructor will result in a 5-point penalty per day. The first 5 point deduction will be assessed if the exam is taken at any time after it is scheduled. Proper documentation must be given to the instructor for any missed exam. If you know you’re going to miss an exam, you must call your instructor to discuss the reason for the delay.
2. LECTURE ATTENDANCE (30 point maximum, 5 points for each lecture attended)
Attendance will be taken in each lecture on non-exam dates. Students will receive 5 points for each lecture attended up to a total 30 points for the term.
SECTION REQUIREMENTS (180 total points)
Your small class participation will be assessed by the instructor and based on your attendance, as well as the quantity and quality of your activity in classroom exercises and your comments throughout the term.
Section instructors have their own guidelines for each of their classes. There are three written assignment requirements in each of the recitations. You will receive specific guidelines for these assignments in your section class.
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350 points and above |
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311 to 349 points |
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272 to 310 points |
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233 to 271 points |
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Less than 233 points |
F |
Students are expected to conduct themselves responsibly and honestly. Any act of academic dishonesty will be subject to the University’s policy, as outlined in the Student Handbook. Specifically, this policy (page 80, Student Handbook) reads:
“If an act of academic dishonesty is determined to have occurred, for a first offense, one of the following sanctions will be imposed, depending on the gravity of the offense:
Reduction of course grade
An “F” for the assignment or exam, or
Failure for the entire course with the inability to withdraw, or other action deemed appropriate by the faculty member”
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Week
Beginning |
SECTION |
LECTURE |
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Week 1 March 25 Reading |
Introduction |
March 29 What is OB? Individual Behavior Chapters 1 & 2 (OB) |
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Week 2 April 1 Reading |
Values & Attitudes Chapter 3 (OB) |
April 5 Personality & Emotions Chapter 4 (OB) |
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Week 3 April 8 Reading |
Perception Decision Making Chapter 5 (OB) |
April 12 Motivational Theory Chapter 6 (OB) |
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Week 4 April 15 |
Motivation Application Chapter 7 (OB) |
April 19 Exam 1 |
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Week 5 April 22 Reading |
Communication Chapter 10 (OB) |
April 26 Team/Group Process Chapter 8 (OB) |
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Week 6 April 29 Reading |
Power & Conflict Chapters 12 &
13 (OB) |
May 3 Leadership & Trust Chapter 11 (OB) |
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Week 7 May 6 Reading |
Leadership & Trust Chapter 11 (OB) |
May 10 Exam 2 |
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Week 8 May 13 Reading |
Organizational Structure Chapter 14 (OB) |
May 17 HR/EEO Chapter 16 (OB) |
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Week 9 May 20 Reading |
History of Management Thought Appendix A |
May 24 Organizational Strategy Chapter 5 (MT) |
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Week 10 May 27
Reading |
Organization Culture Chapter 17 (OB) |
May 31 Organizational Change Chapter 18 (OB) |
Note: The third exam will be given during finals week. Before making any travel arrangements, please make sure there isn’t a conflict with your exam schedule.