University of Baltimore
SYLLABUS for
Motivation / Satisfaction / Leadership
APPL 642 Spring 2015
Instructor: Tom Mitchell, Ph.D. 837-5348
Email: TMITCHELL@ubalt.edu
Home Page: http://home.edu/tmitch
Office & hrs: Learning Commons 411 Mon / Wed 12:30 - 2 PM
Class: Tuesdays 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Classroom: AC 233
Webboard: Sakai
Schedule of dates and assignments - Overview:
Date
Session
27-Jan
3 Feb
10Feb
17-Feb
24-Feb
3-Mar
10-Mar
17-Mar
24-Mar
31-Mar
7- Apr
14-Apr
21-Apr
28-Apr
5-May
12-May
Activity
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Northouse Chapter
1: Intro
2: Trait
6: Skills
4: Styles
5:Situational
6: Contingency
Midterm Exam
Spring break
CASE 1
Sedalia
CASE 2
1st Federal
CASE
Mega
Organize
Individual reports
Organize
Team reports
7: Path-Goal
8: LMX
9: TFL / 14: Women
Present
15: Culture
16: Ethics
Final Exam
Syllabus Resources:
Guest speakers:
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HBS Cases
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Instructions for Team Problem Solving of HRS Cases
Individual reports
Team reports
Present
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Team Case Assignments
Article Questions
I. Descriptive Information
A. Catalog description: A critical examination of the interactive effects of personal and
organizational variables on human behavior as reviewed in work group structure,
accommodation to change, interpersonal perception, and problem solving behavior. Factors
considered include emergent group leadership, managerial, motivational, and personality
interactions.
B. Course description: Using motivation as a central concept, this course will provide the student
with an in-depth understanding of how person and environmental factors interact to influence
organizational behavior. Predominant motivational theories will be used to explain how group
dynamics and cross-cultural influences affect motivation, and how attitudes toward the job and
the organization relate to performance. Students will learn to apply motivational techniques to
improve work performance and satisfaction.
II. Objectives of course:
To enable the student to:
(1) Analyze causes for organizational behavior and develop effective ways to improve work
performance.
(2) Gain an experiential understanding of how group activity may facilitate or inhibit work
performance.
(3) Improve their ability to work effectively with others to solve problems related to
organizational behavior.
III. Class format: Assigned readings will be discussed. Ideas and conclusions generated from
the discussions will be used by groups to solve problems presented in case studies. Case studies
will be discussed in class and on Sakai
IV Texts required:
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Northouse, P. G. (2013) Leadership: Theory and Practice. 6th ed. Pub: Sage ISBN: 978
1-4522-0340-9 or
5th edition ISBN 978-1-4129-7488-2 (pbk.) either one will work
Student Resources: http://www.sagepub.com/northouse5e
Harvard Case Studies (3) (to be distributed in class)
V. Course requirements for each student:
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*Posting of comments on Sakai for assigned readings (Instructions)
Submission of Individual Reports for each of the three Harvard Business School
cases (Instructions).
Submission of a Team report for each of the three HBS cases (instructions).
Completion of the mid-term and final exams.
* NOTE: Failure to submit the summaries and questions may result in a 10% grade
decrement
VI. Assessment:
Exams: Two written exams (essay and short answer): midterm and final exam covering course
content
Individual and Team case reports (instructions)
Note: Participation for Sakai article discussions is essential for completing course completing
a passing grade, but will not be graded
40 % 2 Exams (20% each)
30 % 3 Individual case data analysis reports (10% each)
30 % 3 Team case reports (10% each)
100% TOTAL Grade Scale: 90-100 A; 85-89 B+; 80-84 B; 75-79 C+; 70 C
Additional online syllabus Resources:
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How to write an executive summary PDF file
Journal of Applied Psychology
Value Based Management site (information on all sorts of management
techniques, etc.)
Management Speak (learn how to understand your boss)
Readings in Organizational Psychology (J. LeBreton, E. Tenn State)
Session / Date / Chapters / Case Activity / Readings (see also Bibliography at end)
(1) Jan 27 Discussion of syllabus / Group problem solving: Harvard cases
-> Case I Sedalia: Organize Teams
Northouse Chapter 1 Introduction
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Review of motivational theories
U. Toronto Motivation theory (Instructor: Chun Wei Choo
Paul Spector's Job Satisfaction Scale Info
JSS on line
(2) Feb 3 Northouse Chapter 2 Trait Approach
Discuss Sedalia Data Analyses
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Steers, et al. (2004). Introduction to special topic forum: The future of work
motivation theory. Academy of Mgt Rev. 29(3) 379-387
Article questions
Latham & Pinder (2005). Work motivation theory and research at the dawn of the
21st century. Annual Rev. of Psy., 56, 485-516.
Article questions
Locke & Latham (2004) What should we do about motivation theory? Six
recommendations for the 21st century. Acad Mgt Rev.
Article Questions
McGrath outline of trait paradigm
(3) Feb 10 Northouse Chapter 3 Skills Approach
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LOQ site http://www.creativeorgdesign.com/testpages/loq.htm (distribute LOQ
questionnaire)
Leadership SKAs (Johnson, Schneider, Oswalk (1997) Toward a Taxonomy of
Managerial Performance Profiles. Human Performance, 10(3), 227-250.
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Self-determination theory
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General Causality Scale (Deci & Ryan)
JCM ppoint JDS/JRF for Hackman &Oldham JCM by Andrew Loignon - .xlsx file
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Not So Fast (Taylor and Gilbreths' legacy) (no summary or questions)
(4) Feb 17 Northouse Chapter 4 Style Approach Article Questions
-> Case 1: Sedalia Individual Reports Due
-> Case 2: 1st Federal Organize Teams
(LOQ): Report results and discuss
(JCM): Report results and discuss
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Ryan & Deci (2000) Self-Determination Theory and the Facilitation of Intrinsic
Motivation, Social Development, and Well-Being. Am Psy. Vol. 55 I
Article Questions NOTE: For review
Deci, E., Koestner, R. & Ryan (1999) meta-analytic review of experiments
examining the effects of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic. Psych Bull. Vol. 125
Article Questions
Inceoglu, I. et al. (2014). Age differences in work motivation: Same in different
countries? 29th Annual SIOP conference, Honolulu HA.
Bastelli, A., Montani, F., & Ordoardi, C. (2013). The impact of feedback from job
autonomy in the relationship between dispositional resistance t change and
innovative work behavior. European Journal of Work and Organizational
Psychology, 22, 1, 26-41.
Liking Work Really Matters NYT 9-45-2014 Paul O'Keete
Pink, D. "More than a paycheck" WSJ 2-2-10
(5) Feb 24 Northouse Chapter 5 Situational Approach
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M. Csikzentmihalyi, (1999). If we are so rich, why aren't we happy? American
Psychologist.
Article questions
Locke & Latham (2002) Building a practically useful theory of goal setting and task
motivation: A 35-year odyssey American psychologist
Article Questions
bonus article (please do not read): WSJ (2/19/2008): Modern Conundrum: When Work's
Invisible, So Are Its Satisfactions
Motivation and Leadership from a Chinese Perspective
(6) Mar 3 Northouse Chapter 6 Contingency Theory Contingency models of
leadership
-> Case 3: Megalith Organize Teams
Midterm Review
(7) Mar 10 *** Midterm Exam *** Northouse Chapters 1-6; Articles assigned
-> Case 1: Sedalia Team Reports Due
Mar 17 *** Spring Break *****
(8) Mar 24 Northouse Chapter 7 Path-Goal Theory (p125-146)
> Case 1: Sedalia Team Presentations
-> Case 2: 1st Federal Individual Reports Due
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Judge et al. (2002). Relationship of personality to performance: Motivation: A metaanalytic review. Journal of Applied Psychology, 87, 797-807.
Article Questions
Judge, T., Bono, E., Erez, A., & E. Locke (2005) Core Self-Evaluations and Job and
Life Satisfaction: The Role of Self-Concordance and Goal Attainment. Journal of
Applied Psychology, 90.
Article Questions
Salgado, J. F., & Tauriz, G. (2014) The Five-Factor Model, forced-choice
personality inventories and performance: A comprehensive meta-analysis of
academic and occupational validity studies. European Journal of Work and
Organizational Psychology, 23, 1, 3-30.
Ipsative v. Normative Personnel Metrics
(9) Mar 31 Northouse Chapter 8 Leader-Member Exchange Theory
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Yoav Vardi & Yoash Weiner (1996) Misbehavior in Organizations; A motivational
Framework Organization Science. 7, (2)
Article Questions
M. Mount et al. (2006). Relationship of personality traits and counterproductive
work behaviors: The mediating effects of job satisfaction. Personnel Psychology
Article Questions
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Johnson, Lanaj, & Barnes (2014). The good and bad of being fair: Effects of
Procedural and Interpersonal Justice on Regulatory Resources. J. of Applied
Psychology, Jan.
(10) Apr 7 Northouse Chapter 9 Transformational Leadership
Northouse Chapter 14 Women and Leadership > Case 3: Megalith Individual Reports Due
Employee Discretion: When. Where, and How (B. Thompson)
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e -article Rogelberg, S. G. (2007). Job satisfaction & job satisfaction measurement.
Encyclopedia of I & O Psych, p. 410-413
Article Questions
T. Judge, Heller, Mount (2002) Five-factor model of personality and job
satisfaction: A meta-analysis. J. of Applied Psych, 87,
Article Questions
Barbier, Hansez, Chmiel, & Demerouti (2014). Performance expectations, personal
resources, and job resources: How to they predict work engagement? European
Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology.
(NOTE: following articles not required for online discussion)
Engage Employees and Boost Performance HayGroup 2001 Article Question
Peter Warr (2007). Jobs and Happiness. The Industrial Psychologist, 44, p. 19
(11) Apr 14 Northouse Chapter 15 Culture and Leadership
> Case 2: 1st Federal Team Reports Due
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Currall, Towler, Judge, & Kohn (2005) Pay satisfaction and organizational
outcomes. P Psych, 58,
Article Questions
Colella, et al. (2007). Exposing pay secrecy. Academy of Management Review, 32, 5571
Article Questions
President Obama 77 cents pay gap for women? Wash Post 4-12-14
(12) Apr 21
-> Case 2: 1st Federal Team Presentations
-> Case 3: Megalith Team Reports due
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McBriarty, M. A. (1988). Performance appraisal; Some unintended consequences.
Public Personnel Management, 17, 421-434
Article Questions
Schleicher, D.J., Bull, R. A., & Green, S.G. (2009). Rater reactions to forced distribution
rating systems. Journal of Management, 35, 899-927.
Bonus not a Cure-all
Performance bonus out of reach? Move the target
Animals seem to have an inherent sense of fairness and justice WSJ 2006
(13) Apr 28 Northouse Chapter 16 Leadership Ethics
-> Case 3: Megalith Team Presentations
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Frese, Kring, Soose & Zempel (1996). Personal Initiative at Work: Differences
between East and West Germany. Acad Mgt J. V. 39(1), 37-53.
Article Questions
Judge, Bono, LLies, & Gerhardt (2002). Personality and Leadership: A qualitative
and quantitative review. JAP, 87, 765-780.
Hogan & Hogan (2010). Abstracting Leadership. PTC/MW Quarterly, March, 1, 6-7.
(14) May 5 *** Final Exam *** Northouse Chapters 7-9; 14-16; Articles Assigned
Judge, T., et al. (2002). Job satisfaction: A cross-cultural review. Handbook of Industrial,
Work and Organ Psych, V. 2
For reference only *** not required reading