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Course Online Syllabus

Fall 2011

Department MGMTCourse Number4320 Section Number25025
Name of Course Organizational Behavior
Name of Instructor Singh,Barjinder

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. Understand and differentiate between common sense and research based theory related to organizational behavior and apply the knowledge and concepts to real life situations.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of specific theories related to individual differences in learning, attitudes, values, motivation, group behaviors, leadership, human resources, and organizational change
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of ethics and social responsibility in organizational behavior.
  4. Develop and enhance skills needed to work in teams.

Major Assignments/Exams

Pop Quizzes 25%
In Class Exercises and Case Discussions 25%
Assignments 10%
Exams 40%

Required Reading

Robbins, S. and Judge, T., Organizational Behavior,14th ed., ISBN 10: 0-13-612401.

Recommended Reading

No additional readings have been recommended for this course.

List of Discussion/Lecture Topics

  • Introduction ; What is Organizational Behavior?
  • Diversity in Organizations
  • Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
  • Emotions and Moods ; Personality and Values
  • Perception and Individual Decision Making
  • Motivation Concepts ; Motivation: From concepts to Application
  • Foundations of Group Behavior
  • Midterm Exam
  • Understanding Work Teams
  • Communication; Leadership
  • Power & Politics ; Conflict & Negotiation
  • Organizational Structure ; Organizational Culture
  • Human Resource Policies and Practices
  • Organizational Change and Stress Mgt
  • Final Exam