MGT 4472 TUAA
Fall 2015 | Davis | 8/12/15
Troy University
Sorrell College of Business
MGT 4472 TUAA Organizational Behavior
Fall 2015 Syllabus
Professor: Shelley Davis
Office Location: 238I Bibb Graves Hall
Office Hours: T/TH 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
E-mail: sadavis@troy.edu
Office Phone: 334-670-3967
Class Time: T/TH 2:30 – 3:45
Class Location: Bibb Graves 223
Prerequisites: Pre-Business Core, MGT 3300
Description: A study of individual and group behavior in business organizations
Objectives: On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
 Explain the concept of an organization’s corporate culture and its effects on the
behavior of individuals and groups in organizations.
 List and describe major personality, power, and need theories as they relate to
individual behavior within organizations.
 Describe communication processes between individuals and within
organizations.
 Define and demonstrate how various leadership and motivational models may
be used best to improve productivity and job satisfaction within organizations.
 Evaluate and apply alternative approaches to organization, job, and work
design.
 Discuss methods for undertaking planned-change programs within
organizations
Purpose: To provide an understanding of how interaction among individuals and groups
affects the performance of business organizations. This course covers the concepts,
logic, methodology, and terms used by the technicians in the field of organizational
behavior. It also presents the latest developments in the field and addresses
research patterns and trends in organizational behavior. BABA/BSBA General
Business major specified elective (Small Business and Entrepreneurship
concentration) or Management major requirement.
Required Text: Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2015). Organizational Behavior (16th ed.). Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Other Materials: Students will need to bring Scantron forms to all exams.
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Grading Assessments
Methods: Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Exam 4
Team Paper
Team Presentation
Peer Evaluation
Activities & Participation
Total
Grading Scale:
Weight (points)
15
15
15
15
10
10
10
10
100
A
B
C
D
F
Note. Grades are based on your
individual performance not on
effort, personality, potential, or
need. Final grades will not be
increased for any reason other than
calculation error. It is the student’s
responsibility to earn the desired
grade. I am only the “grade keeper.”
90-100 points
80-89 points
70-79 points
60-69 points
0-59 points
Class Procedure: The method of instruction for the class will consist of lecture and group interaction.
It is essential that each student prepare for class to insure active participation. Please
respect the rights of others to express their views and provide the setting for
meaningful discussions. Each lecture will be based on the chapter(s) assigned for
that day (see the course schedule) and any supplemental materials provided by the
instructor. In addition, videos and case studies may be used to understand the
practical application of the concepts presented in the lectures.
Course Team Project (20%) (Written Paper = 10%; Presentation = 10%):
Requirements: To increase students’ understanding of work team dynamics, students will be
required to work in randomly-selected teams on a project to be presented on the
scheduled dates. Team members will meet outside of class to work on their project.
During the course of the semester, teams will choose a topic, form a team contract,
submit a project proposal, develop a written paper, and prepare and give a
presentation to the class. Students will also evaluate their other team members’
contribution. Your project could focus on one of the following:
 Research Paper – This consists of an exploration of an important practice in
OB that goes well beyond the discussion of the topic covered within the
course and which draws from both relevant practitioner and academic
research.
 Applied Case Analysis - Applying knowledge gained through course
material and independent research to assess an OB practice, problem,
challenge, etc. using a team member’s organization as the case study.
 Current Events – Students may pick a particular OB topic of interest and
discuss the topic through a series of current events.
 Another approach if approved by the instructor.
Key project deadlines:
 September 10 – Project proposal and Team contract due by end of class
 November 17 - Paper and Presentation slides due by end of class
 November 19 - Team evaluations due by end of class
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Written papers should be a minimum of 10 double-spaced pages and should be
written in a professional manner (e.g., free from grammatical errors and typos, no
slang, etc.).
Each team is required to make a 15-20 minute (25 minutes maximum)
PowerPoint class presentation on their topic on the designated class day.
Presentations are expected to be conducted in a professional manner. That is, each
presentation should be well-organized, clear, succinct, and comprised of reasonable
content (practice, practice, practice). Students should be prepared to answer any
questions from classmates and the instructor after the conclusion of the
presentation. All team members must participate during the presentation. That is, all
team members should speak for relatively equal amounts of time during the
presentation. Teams should notify the instructor immediately if any team members
do not “carry their weight” in preparation for or participation in the presentation.
Any “free loader” will be penalized in his or her team project grade.
Further information will be provided in Blackboard.
Peer Evaluation (10%):
Your peers will evaluate your contribution to the team project (provided at end of
syllabus). Peer evaluations account for 10% of the final grade. Failure to complete
and submit a peer evaluation form will result in a zero for this grade component.
In-Class Activities and Participation (10%):
In-class activities and participation will account for 10% of the final grade.
Therefore, it pays to be involved and to speak up. If you are not in class, you cannot
participate. However, participation is not simply attending class.
Exams (15% each):
A total of four exams will be administered on designated days during the term (see
schedule for details). Exam questions will come primarily from information
presented in lecture but may also include information from videos shown in class,
class activities, class discussions, text material, and supplemental readings
discussed in class. In preparing for exams, students should study the material for
details, understanding, and application. The format for exams will be multiplechoice and/or short answer.
Students should bring a Scantron sheet with them to all exams. Exams will not be
returned to students, but each student will receive information regarding the
numerical grade on Blackboard. All students are welcome and encouraged to review
the exams during office hours.
Attendance Attendance is mandatory for this course. Arrangements for excused absences must
Policy: be made prior to the absence. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain all
information and materials presented (including materials covered, handouts, videos,
etc.) during his/her absence. I do not repeat lectures or perform the tutoring function
for students who are absent.
Excused absences have the following characteristics:
a. Professor was informed prior to the absence.
b. Professor determines that the absence is excused.
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c. Absence is of the following type:
1. Participation in a documented official university function that does not
permit the student’s class attendance (e.g., participation in athletic events,
field trips, etc.)
2. Severe illness: a hospital stay, or a doctor's excuse saying that it is
impossible for student to attend class(es) (this does not include scheduled
medical appointments nor driving someone else to doctor).
3. Death of immediate family member
4. Appearance in court
5. Personal situations that are approved by the professor in advance of the
time the student is to be absent.
d. Written documentation (e.g., doctor’s excuse, dated obituary, ticket or
summons) must be provided.
Make-Up Policy: Make-up exams will only be allowed for documented, approved absences (see
Attendance Policy) during the course meeting dates. Make up exams are
administered only to students who have received approval from the professor prior
to the test date, or immediately after the absence, if it is not otherwise possible at
the professor’s discretion. Any exam missed due to an unexcused absence receives a
grade of zero. If a student needs to individually review or question the grading of an
exam, then he/she may see the professor after class or during office hours.
In class exercises cannot be made up but will not count against you if your absence
is excused and approved in advance. All presentations will be given on the assigned
day and time. If a student misses their presentation, that student will receive a zero
unless an excused absence prevents the student from being present.
Incomplete The instructor may report an Incomplete (grade of I) for a student whose progress in
Grade Policy: a course has been satisfactory (e.g. the student is passing the course), but who is
unable to complete the course grading requirements because of documented
circumstances beyond his/her control. An incomplete grade will not be
automatically assigned, but must be requested by the student and approved by the
instructor. It is at the discretion of the instructor whether to approve a student’s
request for an incomplete grade.
Students must submit a completed “Petition for an Incomplete Grade” form prior to
assignment of a course grade. A grade of incomplete may not be removed by
repeating the course. It is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor
regarding the deadline for completing all course requirements. Any student who
receives a grade of “Incomplete” must adhere to the work completion deadline set
by the instructor, not to exceed 9 weeks from the date of the end of the semester that
the “I” was awarded. This deadline applies whether or not the student re-enrolls for
the semester following the assignment of the incomplete grade(s). If a student fails
to clear the incomplete within the specified time period, the “I” will automatically
be converted to an “FI” which is calculated as an “F” when determining grade point
average. Please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for further details.
Additional 
Services:
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Troy University, under the guidelines of ADA and the Rehabilitation Act,
makes reasonable accommodations for documented physical and mental
limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities. To provide the
best possible services to students, employees, and visitors, Troy University has
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designated Disability Services Coordinators and Human Resources
representatives on each campus as responsible parties for coordinating
accommodations for persons with disabilities. For more information about
physical access to building or grounds, academic or workplace
accommodations, or other ADA related services, individuals should contact a
Disability Services Coordinator or Human Resources representative on their
campus of attendance. Specific information regarding the ADA, including
contact information for responsible parties, can be found at the following link:
http://trojan.troy.edu/employees/humanresources/documents/ADAPolicy2003.h
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The Writing Center: http://www.troy.edu/writingcenter/
ComputerWorks: http://www.troy.edu/computerworks/
Student Support Services: http://www.troy.edu/studentsupportservices/
Cell Phone and Use of any electronic devise (cell phone, tablet, laptop, etc.) by students in the
Other Electronic instructional environment is prohibited unless explicitly approved on a case-by-case
Devices: basis by the instructor of record or by the Office of Disability Services in
collaboration with the instructor. Cell phones and other communication devices may
be used for emergencies, however, but sending or receiving non-emergency
messages during a class meeting is forbidden by the University. Use of a
communication device to violate the Troy University “Standards of Conduct” will
result in appropriate disciplinary action (See pp. 42-52 of the Oracle).
In order to receive emergency messages from the University or family members,
devices must be in a vibration, or other unobtrusive mode. Students receiving calls
that they believe to be emergency calls must answer quietly without disturbing the
teaching environment. If the call is an emergency, they must move unobtrusively
and quietly from the instructional area and notify the instructor as soon as
reasonably possible. Students who are expecting an emergency call should inform
the instructor before the start of the instructional period.
Standards of The commission of or the attempt to commit any cheating and/or plagiarism are in
Conduct and violation of the Standards of Conduct at Troy University (please refer to the
Plagiarism: Undergraduate Catalog for more information), and may be disciplined up to and
including suspension and expulsion. Plagiarism is the passing off of the thoughts or
works of another as one’s own. Plagiarism involves giving the impression that a
person has thought, written, or produced something that has, in fact, been borrowed
from another. Plagiarism may result from poor technique of citation or more serious
cases as copying the work of another person; submitting the work of another person;
or closely paraphrasing a piece of work without due acknowledgement. Depending
on the circumstances, the penalty imposed for plagiarism may include warning,
resubmission, loss of marks, failure on a particular assignment or course, or a
charge of misconduct to be dealt with by Troy University.
Communication: Email and Blackboard are official means of communication. Students are required
to regularly check their Troy email and Blackboard account. Class announcements
may be sent via email, posted in the announcement section of the Blackboard course
website, or announced directly in class.
Changes to The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus as necessary, both
Syllabus: in content and in scheduling; it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of these
changes.
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Course Material: The course will use the Blackboard course management system for delivery of
material. The web address for this tool is http://troy.blackboard.com. Read your
syllabus and check postings (i.e., course materials, grades, etc.) on Blackboard.
Contesting Grades may be contested for 5 days after they are posted on Blackboard. Exam
Grades: scores will be changed ONLY if a calculation error is made by the instructor.
Extra Credit: If extra-credit opportunities occur, they will be announced in class or electronically
with a deadline. All students will have equal opportunity to complete extra-credit
opportunities if they occur.
Expectations of Students are expected to:
Students:  Punctually attend all scheduled classes.
 Be responsible for all instructions and assignments given in class or posted via
Blackboard, as well as for the supporting textbook content.
 Read the textbook material before the lecture covering that material. This leads
to a better understanding of the lecture as well as the opportunity to ask
questions about material(s) in the text that were unclear or that the student did
not understand.
 Hand in assignments by the assigned due date and time. Late work will not be
accepted.
 Use their Troy University email address when communicating with their
instructor.
Class Feedback: Feedback (e.g., regarding course materials, classroom instruction, testing and
evaluation, and the classroom environment) is welcome and encouraged. Please feel
free to send a note or talk to me before or after class with comments and
suggestions.
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MGT 4472 TUAA FALL 2015 TENTATIVE* COURSE SCHEDULE
Date
Reading Assignment/ Lecture Topic
Aug. 13
18
20
25
27
Sept. 1
3
8
Assignments Due/Additional
Information
Course Introduction
Chapter 11: Communication
Chapter 1: What is Organizational Behavior?
Chapter 2: Diversity in Organizations
Team Assignments
Chapter 3: Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
Chapter 4: Emotion and Moods
Review and catch-up day
Exam 1 (Chapters 11, 1, 2, 3,4)
Project Proposal and Team Contract
10 Chapter 5: Personality and Values
Due
Chapter 6: Perception and Individual Decision
15
Making
17 Chapter 7: Motivation Concepts
22 Chapter 8: Motivation: From Concepts to Application
24 Chapter 9: Foundations of Group Behavior
29 Review and catch-up day
Oct. 1
Exam 2 (Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
6 Chapter 10: Understanding Work Teams
8 Chapters 12: Leadership
13 Chapter 13: Power and Politics
15 Chapter 14: Conflict and Negotiation
20 Chapter 14: Conflict and Negotiation
22 Chapter 15: Foundations of Organizational Structure
27 Review and catch-up day
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Exam 3 (Chapters 10, 12, 13, 14, 15)
Nov. 3 No In-Class Meeting – work on TBD assignment
5 Chapter 16: Organizational Culture
10 Chapter 17: Human Resource Policies and Practices
Chapter 18: Organizational Change and Stress
12
Management
17 Team Presentations
Team paper & slides due
19 Team Presentations
Team member evaluations due
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Fall Break – No Class
26
Thanksgiving Holiday – No Class
Dec. 1 Review and catch-up day
FINAL EXAM (EXAM #4): Chapters 16, 17, 18
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Friday, December 4, 2015: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
*The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus as necessary, both in content
and in scheduling. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with any changes.
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Dates to Remember:
Aug. 12
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Classes Begin
100% Payment of Semester Charges Due [or]
1st Payment Due Date (Troy Campus students on payment plan only)
Aug. 17
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Last Day to Withdraw without Financial Penalty (may not withdraw
on Trojan Web Express)*
Last Day to Add a Course in Person by 5:00 p.m
Last Day to Drop a Course in Person by 5:00 p.m. Without Financial
Penalty*
Last Day to Add a Course on Trojan Web Express
Last Day to Drop a Course Without Financial Penalty on Trojan Web
Express*
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Sept. 7
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Labor Day Holiday
Sept.10
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2nd Payment Due Date(Troy Campus students on payment plan only)
Oct.12
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3rd Payment Due (Troy Campus students on payment plan only)
Oct.16
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Last Day to Remove an Incomplete Grade from Previous Term/Semester
Oct.19
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Last Day to Drop or Withdraw a Course in Person by 4:30 p.m.
Last Day to Drop or Withdraw (May not Withdraw on Trojan Web
Express)
Oct. 26-27
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Early Spring Registration – By Classification
Oct. 28-30
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Early Spring Registration – All Students
Nov. 6
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Last Day to File Intent to Graduate, Spring 2016
Nov. 11
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Veterans’ Day Holiday
Nov. 23-29
M-Sun
Fall Break and Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec. 1
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Classes End
Dec. 2
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Dead Day
Dec. 9
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Dec. 11
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Commencement Troy Campus
Last Day for 16-Week Semester Classes
Make-up Examination
Examinations End
* There will be a fee of $30.00 assessed for any course dropped after this date.
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Peer Evaluation -- Team #______
(Due by end of class on November 19, 2015)
Your Signature: ______________________________
1.Contributions to the team project, both
quality and quantity
2.Presenting the team project in class
3.Communicating with the team
4.Attending team meetings
5.Getting along with other team
members
6.Delivering results on time
Total points (Points out of 100 will be
converted to points out of 10):
Peer 6
Peer 5
Peer 4
Peer 3
Peer 2
Peer 1
ITEM
Rating Scale
Print Name:
0-30
0-20
0-10
0-10
0-10
0-20
100
Note. 1. Your ratings should reflect how well each of you peers has worked on your team project in your
team.
3. You cannot rate yourself. You must rate all other members in your team.
4. The following rating forms will not be considered: incomplete rating forms, any rating forms that
one peer receives more than 100 points, and any rating forms that everyone on a team receives
ratings.
5. Peer evaluation will account for 10% of your final grade.
Any additional comments or things I should know can be written below.
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