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UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND MGMT 511 Bowie State University - Organizational Behavior Dr. R. Mann 3 Credits Location: Rhein Main
Course Description: |
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This course presents basic concepts of formal organizations. Students will become acquainted with the major conceptual models that purport to explain organizational behavior, will acquire an understanding of the methods used to study organizations and will analyze some of the research, which has been produced. While the emphasis is placed on critical analysis of literature, which deals with "what is," some attention is given to views about "what should be" in order for people to derive maximum satisfaction and other benefits from organizational activity. |
Basic Texts:
Robbins, Stephen P. Organizational Behavior (9th Ed.).Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice-Hall, 2001.
Ott, J. Steven. Classic Readings in Organizational Behavior (2d Ed.). Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace, 1996.
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Course Objectives: |
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1. To provide an introduction to human behavior in organizations and to the behavior of organizations themselves |
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2. To focus on the theory, philosophy, and especially the practice of managing people and groups in an organization. |
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3. To examine the theoretical structures and empirical results in the field of behavioral science. |
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4. To learn how to analyze and constructively review organizational environments through class discussions, case study examination, and written papers. |
Requirements:
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Mastery of concepts emphasized in required readings and class discussions will be accomplished and demonstrated through: |
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1. Two examinations, these will be essay and quantitative in form, and there will be some choice of which questions to answer. |
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2. Two written papers on organizational behavior issues. |
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3. Group project. |
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4. Active participation in the class discussions. |
Grading Criteria:
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Topic |
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Mid-term examination |
25% |
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Final examination |
25% |
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Two written papers (2x15) |
30% |
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Group project |
10% |
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Participation |
10% |
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Total |
100% |
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90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
Less than 69 = F(a) Academic Failure
A grade of F(n) may be assigned for lack of participation.
Office Hours: The lecturer may be telephoned anytime, including evenings, until 2300 hours. Home number 06224-73033 (Germany) Email: mannr@bunt.com
Projected Schedule |
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Meeting |
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Assignments |
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1 |
28 Oct 00 Sat |
Introduction & Overview What is Organizational Behavior? Foundation of Individual Behavior Perception and Individual Decision Making Text Classic Readings Assign First Paper--Due third meeting |
Chap 1 Chap 2 Chap 3 Appendix A Chapter I-1,2 & 6 |
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2 |
29 Oct 00 Sun |
Values, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction Basic Motivation Concepts Motivation: From Concepts to Applications Classic Readings |
Chap 4 Chap 5 Chap 6 Chapter II-11 & 12 |
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3 |
11 Nov 00 Sat |
First Paper Due Foundation of Group Behavior Understanding Work Teams Review for Mid-term |
Chap 7 Chap 8 |
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4 |
12 Nov 00 Sun |
Mid-term Examination Present First Paper Communications Leadership Classic Readings |
Chap 1-8
Chap 9 Chap 10 Chapter III-14,15 & 19 |
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5 |
2 Dec 00 Sat |
Power and Politics Conflict, Negotiations, and Inter-group Behavior Classic Readings |
Chap 11 Chap 12 Chapter IV-24 Chapter VI-35 |
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6 |
3 Dec 00 Sun |
Foundations of Organization Structure Work Design Human Resource Policies and Practices Present Group Project Classic Readings |
Chap 13 Chap 14 Chap 15
Chapter V-31 |
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7 |
16 Dec 00 Sat |
Organizational Culture Organizational Change and Stress Management Present Group Project Review for Final |
Chap 16 Chap 17
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8 |
17 Dec 00 Sun |
Second Paper Due Final Examination Group Project and Discussion |
Chap 9-17 |
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