Page 1 of 3MGT503.M72 Organizational Behavior Fall 2010 BlackboardJames W. Bishop, Ph.D.Office: BC 332 Office Hours: by appointmentPhone: 646-3096Email: [email protected] DESCRIPTION:This course addresses the nature of the study of human behavior within the organizational context and identifies andanalyzes individual and group behavior in organizations. The course incorporates current developments in thebusiness world to acquaint students with the applications of concepts and theories of organizational behavior.Students apply their knowledge and skill to business situations characterized by imperfect and incompleteinformation.LEARNING OBJECTIVES:After completing this course the student should be able to1. Understand and explain individual differences in perception, personality, and attitude and their role with respectto behavior in organizations.2. Understand and explain the nature and role of diversity in today’s organizations.3. Understand and apply the principles, concepts, and theories of motivation and leadership in an organizationalsetting characterized by imperfect and incomplete information.4. Understand and apply the principles, concepts, and theories of group dynamics and group process in formal andinformal settings characterized by imperfect and incomplete information.5. Understand the nature of communication within organizations.6. Use these principles, concepts, and theories to make decisions in organizational settings. Make and supportdecisions relating to the above topics based upon limited data and incomplete information.7. Be able to recognize and analyze organizational issues with incomplete and ambiguous information.TEXTBOOK:Robbins, S.P., & Judge, T.A. (2010). Essentials of organizational behavior (10th ed.). NJ: Pearson (ISBN 978-0-13-607768-8).PREREQUISITES:Refer to the graduate catalog.GRADING POLICYTests 1-16 (20 points each) .. 320 pointsVideo Exercise.........................40 pointsFinal exam1............................... see noteTOTAL ................................ 360 points1The Final exam may be used to replace up to 3 ofthe test grades. (The exam will replace 1, 2, or 3 ofthe lowest test grades as long as the student’s finalgrade is improved by doing so. No make-ups will begiven.GRADING SCALEA – 324 - 360B – 288- < 324C – 252 - < 288D – 216 - < 252F – 0 - < 216If S/U graded, S - 252 -360Page 2 of 3TENTATIVE CALENDAR: (THIS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MAY CHANGE AS CIRCUMSTANCES DICTATE.)Week beginningAug. 1623 Test on Chapter 1 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.30 Test on Chapter 2 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.Sept. 6 Test on Chapter 3 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.13 Test on Chapter 4 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.20 Test on Chapter 5 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.27 Test on Chapter 6 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.Oct. 4 Test on Chapter 7 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.11 Test on Chapter 8 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.18 Test on Chapter 9 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.25 Test on Chapter 10 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.Nov. 1 Test on Chapter 11 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.8 Test on Chapter 12 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.15 Test on Chapter 13 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.29 Tests on Chapter 14-16 due before Friday at 11:59 PM.Dec. 6Exam Week Final ExamWEEKLY TESTS:Starting on August 23 tests on Chapters 1-16 will be available on Blackboard. Hence you can take the test early ifyou like. HOWEVER, the tests cannot be taken late. Tests will NOT be available AFTER the due dates. The duedates are the last day of the week (at 11:59 PM) as shown in the schedule above. Test SCORES will be availableshortly after students take the test. Test ANSWERS will NOT be available until AFTER the test due date.As you can see, tests for chapters 14, 15, and 16 are listed for the last week. I urge you NOT to wait until the lastweek to do these. I suggest the you examine your own schedule and take the tests as early as you can prepare forthem. I believe it is unwise to wait until the last minute.The tests will typically consist of 20 multiple choice questions. Students will have one-half hour to complete the test.NOTE CAREFULLY: This will be a continuous 30 minute period; once it starts it will continue until time expires.After that the test will no longer be available. For example, one cannot start on Wednesday, work 15 minutes and usethe other 15 minutes on another day. Computer and/or network glitches are NOT excuses for missed or incompletetests. If this concerns you, you should take the tests in the BC computer lab.NOTE: The final exam will be made available after the last week of class. It is due on or before 11:59 PM onTHURSDAY of exam week.VIDEO EXERCISE:A video exercise is also required. It will be explained in the coming days.Page 3 of 3TEACHING METHODS:Occasionally material will be posted on Blackboard to clarify some of the concepts. It is not possible to cover all ofthe material in this manner. Therefore, this is NOT a substitute for reading the assigned material.ATTENDANCE POLICY:As this is an on-line course, students are responsible for everything posted on Blackboard.LATE/INCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENT POLICY:LATE/INCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENT POLICY:There is no provision for late assignments. Technical difficulties are no excuse for late work. Should you experiencetechnical difficulties, please contact the ICT Help Desk at [email protected] or 646-1840.Incomplete: See the graduate catalog for Incomplete policy details. The major change is that the "I" grade can onlybe assigned for circumstances beyond the student's control that occur after the last day to withdraw from a course.The instructor will not participate in the "beyond the student's control" determination.MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENT POLICY:Other than the footnote accompanying “GRADING POLICY” section there is no make-up provision.ADA STATEMENT:Disabilities/Employee Relations:Feel free to call the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Office at 575-646-6840 or email at [email protected] withany questions you may have on student issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and/or Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act). Students requesting accommodations and/or services relating to a disability may seekassistance from the SAS Office located in Corbett Center, Room 244. All medical information will be treatedconfidentially. If you have already registered, please make sure that your instructor receives a copy of theaccommodation memorandum from SAS within the first two weeks of classes. It is your