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Faculty of Business and Information Technology
BUSI 2311U-002 Organizational Behaviour
Fall Term 2007
Tuesday 7:10pm – 10:00pm
University Pavilion UP 1500
Course Outline
Instructor
Stephen Rose
Office U5 36
Office Hours: Tuesday 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Friday 8:30am – 2:00pm
Teaching Assistant
Vera Barton
Office U5
Office Hours: Wednesday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Email Communication
Use WebCT email system for all communications related to this course.
Course Description
The goal of the course is provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of organizational behaviour. The concepts of individual perceptions and attitudes, group dynamics, motivation, communication, power and conflict are studied, as well as aspects of the organizational system such as organizational culture and change. Application to human resources management will be highlighted throughout the course. Using interactive techniques and case studies, students will have opportunities to apply organizational behaviour theories, concepts, and practices.
Textbook
Canadian Organizational Behaviour (COB) – sixth edition.
Steven L. McShane
McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited, ISBN 0-07-087694-0.
Course Grading
Hand-in assignment (1)
2 Case Assignments (10 marks each).
Class participation and in-class quizzes
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Refer to the current calendar for letter grade as respected to the percentage.
Course Schedule
Topics/Assignments
Sept 11
Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
Course Outline and Overview
Why Study Organizational Behaviour
The Five Anchors of Organizational Behaviour
Reading Assignment:
COB: pg. 2-23
Sept 18
Individual Behaviours
Behaviour in Organizations
Cultural Issues
Ethical Values
Reading Assignment:
COB: pg. 30-56
Class Preparation
COB: pg. 61; Ethics Dilemma Vignettes; Cases 1-3.
Read and prepare for in-class discussion.
Sept 25
The Learning Organization
Behavioural Perceptions
Learning in Organizations
Behaviour Modification through Learning
Reading Assignment:
COB: pg. 64-93
Class Preparation
COB: pg. 92 minicase; NuPath Foods Ltd.
In class case discussion including case questions.
Hand in Assignment 1 Due:
See Web CT Assignment 1 for details.
Oct 2
Workplace Attitudes and Motivation
Managing Emotions at Work
Organizational Commitment
Employee Motivation
Reading Assignment:
COB: pg. 98-121, COB: pg. 128-155
Class Preparation
COB: pg 122 minicase; Dianas Disappointment.
In class case discussion including case questions.
Oct 9
Organizational Behaviour and Performance Practices
Performance Based Rewards
Empowerment and Self Leadership
Work Related Stress
Reading Assignments:
COB: pp 160-179, COB: pp186- 206
Class Preparation
COB: pg 207 minicase: Jim Black Sales Rep.
In class case discussion including case questions.
Oct 16
Team Dynamics
Team Foundations
Developing High Performance Teams
Reading Assignments:
COB: pp 244-264
COB: pp 270-290
Class