COURSE MEANS:
The course consists of three major areas of emphasis, theory, practice and application._ Development of organizational behavior theory will be text based, amplified through lecture, class discussions and exercises._ Current practices in organizational behavior will be examined through case studies/exercises, outside presenters, video presentations and in class discussion._ It is anticipated that students and instructor will share responsibility for bringing first hand experiences into the class discussion.
TEXT
Robbins, Stephen P. and Judge, Timothy A., (2009), Organizational Behavior. Thirteenth Edition._ Prentice Hall
COURSE SCHEDULE - MG 622 – WINTER 2011
January 4 - Session 1
Introductions - Class Syllabus, Instructor, Class Members
_____________ Class Exercise: What can I contribute to this class
_____________ Develop expectations on class participation
Chapter 1, What is Organizational Behavior
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Chapter 2, Foundations of Individual Behavior
In class exercise: “The Keirsey Temperament Sorter”, Team Selection, Learner/Teacher Assignments
January 11 - Session 2
Chapter 3, Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
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Chapter 4, Personality and Values
Chapter 5, Perception and Individual Decision Making,
Age and Attitude Video
Develop grading consensus, Class Participation
January 18 - Session 3
Chapter 6, Motivation Concepts
Learner/Teacher - #1 –Hierarchy of Needs, - McClelland's Theory of Needs (pp. 176-181), #2 Cognitive Evaluation Theory & Goal Setting Theory (pp. 182 - 188), #3,Self-Efficacy Theory & Reinforcement Theory (pp. 188 - 192), #4 Equity Theory_ & Expectancy Theory (pp. 192 - 199)
Chapter 7, Motivation: From Concepts to Applications_____________
Learner/Teacher - #5 The Job Characteristics Model & How Can Jobs Be Redesigned (pp. 215 - 221), #6 Alternative Work Arrangements, Ability and Opportunity & Employee Involvement (pp. 221 - 227), #7 What to Pay and How to Pay (pp. 228 - 233),_ #8 Flexible Benefits: Developing a Benefits Package – Goal Implications (pp. 233 – 238)