BUAD274-Robertson-Fall2008

BUAD 274: Organizational Behavior

Fall 2008

Instructor:

Dr. Pollis Robertson

Phone:

269-965-4121 Ext 2506

Office Hours:
Online:

Arranged. I will respond to student e-mail within two working days.

Course Prerequisites:

BUAD 131, Principles of Management

Textbook

Required: Organizational Behavior, Robert Kreitner & Angelo Kinicki, 8th Edition Irwin McGraw-Hill, 2006 Prentice Hall with Assessment CD.

Online Course Features and Requirements

Number of tests: Two exams

Required on campus sessions: None

Special labs or practicum: None

Number of assignments: 16 online readiness quizzes, 5 group exercises.

Estimated time per week: 9 hours

Group interaction required: Yes, in discussion forums.

Scheduled activities or self paced: Scheduled activities. You should log into and work on the course a minimum of 90 minutes three times each week.

Requirements:

Students must have access to the following:

Equipment: You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 56 Kbps or faster modem and 256 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system.
Software: You will need one of the following Internet browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox; Mac users may use Safari or Firefox.
Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable connection to the Internet.

Other requirements:

Course Site:

http://bb.kellogg.edu

Curriculum Statement:

This course will prepare you for further study in the business curriculum.

Description

Analysis of human behavior in organizational settings with the purpose of determining appropriate leadership styles. Emphasis on resolving human dilemmas in the organization. There will be case studies, critical incidents, and role-playing. Simulation models are augmented with lecture and cases to maximize student involvement.

Objectives

In this course students will:

Understand the fundamentals of human behavior in organizations.

Understand the essentials of business knowledge about human behavior and how this knowledge can be applied in business to enhance productivity, quality, and satisfaction for both the individual and the organization.

Understand the current findings about individual behaviors, group/team behaviors, and organizational interactions that enhance individual and organizational effectiveness.

Understand the implications of global business and recognize the importance of valuing diversity in organizations to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness and satisfaction.

Understand the role that effective communication plays in decision-making and leadership in organizations.

Appreciate the importance of professional behavior in organizations. Topics of office politics, business ethics, trust building, conflict resolution, and stress management will be discussed.

Understand the basic organizational design issues and the implication to organizational effectiveness and individual satisfaction.

Understand the implications of technological change and the likely affect that it will have on the individual and the organization.

Grading

Final grade is based on an averaging of the below elements.

	Percent of final grade
Mid-semester exam (1)	20%
Final exam (1)	20%
Book Report (1)	10%
Group Exercises (5)	18%
Quizzes (16)	32%
Total	100%

Grading Scale

Percentage	Point	Grade
94 - 100%	4.00	A
90 - 93%	3.67	A-
87 - 89%	3.33	B+
83 - 86%	3.00	B
80 - 82%	2.67	B-
77 - 79%	2.33	C+
73 - 76%	2.00	C
70 - 72%	1.67	C-
67 - 69%	1.33	D+
63 - 66%	1.00	D
60 - 62%	0.67	D-
Below 60%	0.00	F

"I" Grades: Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by:

Attendance In an online class it is extremely important that students follow the weekly schedule of activities and complete all assignments when they are due. Group discussion forums require the input from all members in the group in a timely manner. An online class does provide a greater degree of flexibility than a traditional classroom course in that you can work on a "twenty-four-seven basis". However, you must have the group's posting made by a specific time and day during the week. Points will be deducted for work that is not posted on the Discussion Board on time. The Assessment Plan will indicate the penalty for late or missed assignments. Online courses such as this one require that students exercise a great deal of self discipline and get started early in the course on the content, quizzes, and assignments. CAUTION! You will be administratively withdrawn from this class if no work is completed by the fourth week of the semester.

Cheating Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).

Disclaimer
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Computer Access at KCC It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.

Online Submitting Materials Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.

ADA Statement Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

"I" Grades:	Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by:
Attendance	In an online class it is extremely important that students follow the weekly schedule of activities and complete all assignments when they are due. Group discussion forums require the input from all members in the group in a timely manner. An online class does provide a greater degree of flexibility than a traditional classroom course in that you can work on a "twenty-four-seven basis". However, you must have the group's posting made by a specific time and day during the week. Points will be deducted for work that is not posted on the Discussion Board on time. The Assessment Plan will indicate the penalty for late or missed assignments. Online courses such as this one require that students exercise a great deal of self discipline and get started early in the course on the content, quizzes, and assignments. CAUTION! You will be administratively withdrawn from this class if no work is completed by the fourth week of the semester.
Cheating	Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).
Disclaimer	Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Online Submitting Materials	Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.
ADA Statement	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.