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Course Online Syllabus

Spring 2011

Department MGMTCourse Number6351 Section Number23653
Name of Course Mgt & Organizl Behavior
Name of Instructor Nwabueze,Uchenna Malachy

This information may not constitute all course policies; students are responsible for all course requirements established by their instructors during the semester and all institutional policies as established in the UHV student handbook.

Learning Objectives

As a result of this course, students will

  1. Synthesize and evaluate different OB theories.
  2. Know how to develop a research paper including APA format, apply and Synthesize the research skills as well as teamwork skills.
  3. Comprehend organizational mission, goals, strategic plan and organizational structure and design.
  4. Comprehend Management and OB concepts in areas such planning, organizing, leading, controlling, motivation, decision-making, teamwork and empowerment.
  5. Apply theories and skills necessary for managers to effectively influence subordinates behavior.
  6. Analyze and compare main motivation theories and different approaches to decision making.

Major Assignments/Exams

Individual Research Paper 20%
Exams: Mid term, 30%, Final 30% 60%
Discussion Board (DB) 20%

Required Reading

Jones, J.R.&George, J.M, Contemporary Managemet,7 ed., ISBN 9780078112690.

Robert Perrin, Pocket Guide to APA Style,3rd ed., ISBN 0547201931.

Recommended Reading

No additional readings have been recommended for this course.

List of Discussion/Lecture Topics

  • Course/Class Introduction
  • Managers and Managing
  • Values, Attitudes, Emotions and Culture
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • Managing in the Global Environment
  • Decision-Making, Learning, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
  • The Manager as Planner and Strategist
  • Mid-Term: Multiple-Choice Questions covering
  • Managing Organizational Structure and Culture
  • Organizational Control and Change
  • Motivation and Performance
  • Leadership
  • Effective Groups and Teams
  • Managing Conflicts, Politics and Negotiation
  • Final Exam: Multiple-Choice Questions