National University of Singapore
NUS Business School
Department of Management and Organization
MNO3301 Organizational Behavior
Course Instructor: Dr. Ruolian Fang
Session: Semester 2, 2012/2013
Module Description
This course introduces students to the field of organizational behavior. It investigates the impact
that individuals and groups have on behavior within organizations. Specifically, we will examine
individual characteristics (e.g., personality, emotion, and attitudes) and group factors (e.g.,
communication, leadership, and power) that affect performance and effectiveness of individuals,
groups, and organizations. Key attention is devoted to the applied goals, concentrating on how
the scientific study of behavior within organizations can and does contribute to the understanding
and solving of practical problems confronted by the organizations.
The classes will be a combination of lecturing and in-class (team) discussions, aiming to enhance
students’ critical thinking skills and provide an interactive learning environment that allows
students to develop and acquire effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Course Readings:
The basic textbook for the course is Organizational Behavior by Stephen P. Robbins and
Timothy A. Judge, 14th edition, Prentice Hall.
Additional weekly readings will be uploaded to IVLE.
Methods of Assessment
Participation
15%
Quizzes
40%
Individual Reflections
5%
Group Presentations
10%
Group Final Report Presentation
10%
Group Report
20%
Weekly Schedule
Week
Topics
1
Introduction and Foundations of Individual Behavior
2
Personality and Values
3
Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
4
Perception and Individual Decision Making
5
Motivation and Emotion
6
Foundations of Group behavior
7
Communication
8
Leadership
9
Power and Politics
10
Conflict and Negotiation
11
Organization Structure and Organizational Culture
12
Project Presentation
13
Project Presentation
Note: The above outline is approximate and subject to change