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Suggested Course Materials None Course Description In this course we will cover some concepts and theories related to management and organizational behavior. The field of organizational behavior or B, as we generally call it, is the study of human behavior within organizations. That is, what people think, how they feel, why they think, feel and act in a certain way.
If we can find answers to the above questions then we can exercise better control over human behavior and channeling it towards a more efficient and effective functioning of the organization. In this course we will study individuals singularly, as well as in the form of teams and roofs, and try to get an understanding of individual characteristics and group dynamics that shape individual attitudes and behaviors. In addition, we will also talk about some system level components like, organizational culture and major management functions.
The main idea behind this course is to equip students with the knowledge to understand, predict and control human behavior and help their current or future organizations in becoming more efficient and effective managers Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes understand human behavior better and apply the knowledge to real life equines problems. D differentiate between common sense and research based theory related to organizational behavior and apply the knowledge and concepts to real life situations. Individual learning, attitudes, values, motivation, group behaviors, leadership, management functions and organizational culture. Organizational behavior. Ere understanding of themselves through self-assessment and self-reflection. Assignments & Academic Calendar (Topics, Reading Assignments, Due Dates, Exam Dates) Table 1 Course Schedule Week 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Date Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines 14 15 Learning Methodology Eng techniques in this course. There will be power-point slides that will be provided to the students, there will self- assessment assignments given to students so that they get to know their own selves better.
In addition there will be links provided to videos for audio-visual learning on certain topics. There will be class discussions on several topics almost every week and students will also be required to review additional resources like Bloomberg Business Week, Wall Street Journal, etc. In my role as an instructor, I will try my best to guide you and facilitate the learning recess by creating a class environment that is open, communicative, and respectful with adequate and timely feedback to students.
Classroom Protocols -ups: All assignments are due at the appointed day, date and time. If your assignment is not submitted on time, it is considered late and you receive a “O” for that assignment If you are not able to submit an assignment on time due to a good reason, please discuss that reason with me before hand. Students are encouraged to maintain a perfect pace with the class and submit their work on time. No late assignments will be accepted for grading. However, in certain cases some extra time can be allowed based on excused absences with proper documentation.
See below for a list of excused absences. Excused absences are: ringworm presence with notice in advance. Note: Documentation can be provided by way of scanned copy or in person etc the instructor. Other than the above excused absences (which should be substantiated with a documentary proof), there is no room for make-up of exams, assignments, quizzes, or discussions and other assignments. So please do not email me with these requests!!! Grading Policy (including percentages for assignments, grade scale, etc.
Grades will be based on individual assignments, group or individual projects or assignments, class participation/ discussion of exercise, quizzes. Remember that a letter grade of A is given to students who do exceptional work both in terms of quality and communication of ideas/information as well as the level of scholarship demonstrated. Simply completing assignments or meeting minimal requirements does not constitute “A” work. The quality of your work determines your grade. There is no curve for this course.
Final Letter Grades will be determined by the following grading-scale table. The instructor reserves the right to adjust the scale depending on overall class performance. Grading Scale A 90% or higher B 80 to C 70 to D 60 to 69% F Less than – -Point Allocation ; Quizzes 20% of grade ; In-class Activities 10% of grade ; Self-Assessment Reflection Essay 20% of grade ; Exams 50% of grade Quizzes: have a habit of testing my students periodically during the course by giving them question quizzes.
These quizzes are based on subject materials covered in previous or the ongoing class sessions and may have true/false and/or multiple choice questions. There is no make-up for these quizzes. Quizzes will be in-class, on any given class session. In Class Activities: We learn best when we are active, therefore to promote class participation and active discussions there will be in-class activities every class session. During almost every class session, will have some activity and these will be graded based on your attempt quality.
These could be discussion questions, exercises (individual or group), short case analysis, puzzles, opinion pieces, current events etc. Self Assessment Reflection Essay: You are required to turn in one self-reflection paper in this course. This paper is your reflection on yourself. In order to write this paper, you are required to first take an assessment test and then based on the score you get on the test, you are required to write one reflection paper. I am also providing you with the web-link (see below) where these three assessment tests can be accessed.
ASSESSMENT TEST WEB-Link: http://personality-testing. Info/tests/BIG. PH ; l. Self-Assessment test on Personality As you can see, this self-assessment test covers your overall personality. This paper must not be less than 3 full pages nor more than 5 pages in Engel, 11- or 12-point Times New Roman, double spaced with 1 inch margins. In this paper, you will reflect upon what you learned about yourself from the assessment. You must share your score/results, the description of the scores, and/or individual test items in your reflection.
Do you agree with your scores? Why or why not? You MUST include a section on how can you use these self-assessment to become more successful and effective in your personal relationships, group memberships, work, classes, or other aspects of your life? You are also expected and you must tie in theories/terms from the textbook and highlight hem in BOLD or CAPS. Only use terms that have some substance in them, do not just put anything that comes to your mind. Personal examples are required to back up your reflections.
Reflection paper is due on their due date. No late self-assessment reflection papers will be accepted. Early submissions are welcome. No makeup’s. Late or missed assignments will get a Zeroed. Reflection papers will be graded as pass, Deficient, or Fail, based on the following grading scheme. Pass = Assignment fully completed, with terms and theories from the textbook used in your paper and highlighted in BOLD or CAPS, personal examples, on-time, scores revealed, and all the conditions listed above are duly met. Full points (100).
Deficient = Any of the following missing: Misspellings, poor grammar, partial completion, insufficient critical reflection evident, No use of terms/theories, no-personal examples and any violation of the above requirements. Half points (50). Fail = Not enough effort to be considered deficient, not prepared according to requirements (length, margins, type, format), not timely submitted, or not done, no use of theories/terms from text, no personal examples. No points Exams: The exams will be conducted on appointed dates and times. The exams will be multiple-choice based.
NO grading curve will be used. Make up exams are permitted only for excused absences. Please refer to the course schedule or university calendar for exact date and time. Academic Integrity, Student Conduct and Honesty HUFFS have rules and regulations for the orderly and efficient conduct of their business. It is the responsibility of each student to be knowledgeable about the rules and regulations which govern student conduct and activities. General information on student conduct and discipline is contained in HUFFS Bessie and College of Business Administration Office and updated each academic year.
The faculty expects from its students a high level of responsibility and academic honesty. Because the value of an academic degree depends upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the student for that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrate a high standard Of individual honor in his or her scholastic work. Academic honesty is the hallmark of this course and as a student of HUFFS you are required to abide by the University’s academic honesty policy and the Student Honor Code. You must read the student handbook and know instructor Ads expectations from you and also your rights as a student.
Lack of knowledge of the academic honesty policy cannot be the reasonable explanation for any violation. Any academic dishonesty in this class will not be tolerated. Rather, I take it as a personal offense to me if any of my students plagiarism, cheat or adopt dishonest means to do their work. If any student is found guilty of dishonesty, will give an automatic “F or Failing Grade” to that person and he/she will be eventually removed from my course. Withdrawal from Class The administration of this institution has set deadlines for withdrawal of any allege-level courses.