MGT320 Organizational Behavior Course Syllabus

 

Instructor: Robert Churney 

 

Office Hours: 9-10MWF, 8-9TTh

 

Textbook: Fundamental of Organizational Behavior by Andrew J. DuBrin

 

 

Unit 1 -- The Nature and Scope of Organizational Behavior

 

Unit 2 -- Individual Differences, Mental Ability, and Personality

 

Unit 3 -- Learning, Perception, Attitudes, Values and Ethics

 

Unit 4 -- Individual Decision Making and Creativity

 

Unit 5 -- Foundation Concepts of Motivation

 

Unit 6 -- Motivational Methods and Programs

 

Unit 7 -- Conflict, Stress and Well-Being

 

Unit 8 -- Interpersonal Communications

 

Unit 9 -- Group Dynamics and Teamwork

 

Unit 10 -- Leadership in Organizations

 

Unit 11 -- Power, Politics and Influence

 

Unit 12 -- Organizational Structure and Design

 

Unit 13 -- Organizational Culture and Change

 

Unit 14 -- The Learning Organization and Knowledge Managments

 

Unit 15 -- Cultural Diversity and International Organizational Behavior

 

 

Method of Instruction

Lecture

Discussion

Audiovisual

Internet

 

Method of Evaluation

Unit Tests – 50%

Midterm Exam – 25%

Final Exam – 25%

 

Grading Scale

90%-100% = A

80%-89% = B

70%-79% = C

60-69% = D

59% and below = F

 

Attendance Policy

The standard COM-FSM attendance policy applies to this course.

 

Academic Honesty Policy

The standard COM-FSM attendance policy applies to this course.