BUS 107
Behavioral Sciences
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sebnem P. Alpbaz
On: Wednesday
Between: 08:30-11:20
In: A-511
Course Outline: The course aims to provide the fundamental knowledge about how individuals
and groups behave in organizations and also insights on how this knowledge may be applied to
improve performance and organizational effectiveness. Individual behaviors, communication
among individuals , communication in group and between groups that takes place in
organizations, conceptual tools for analyzing behaviors, role of management to improve
individual, group and organizational performance are among the subjects of this course.
Required Book:
Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. (2015). Organizational Behavior , Pearson: Global Edition, 16th
Edition
Testing & Grading: There will be two exams (midterm & final). A report presenting the results
of employee interviews will be delivered. Addition to this each student is required to bring the
homework’s to the class on time and attain to the class discussions. “Employee Interview
Presentations” in order to gain an idea of how to use OB knowledge in a real business life,
group of 3 students shall make an interview with an employee and prepare a report. Interview
questions will be given to students by the instructor. Reports will be presented and discussed in
the class.
Grading (%)
Midterm: 30
Report of the Employee Interview Questions: 20
Homework and Participation (3 in total): 20
Final: 30
Total: 100
Date
Week 1
Week 2
Subject
Introduction: What’s Organizational Behavior
&
The Individual: Diversity in Organizations
The Individual: Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
The Individual: Emotions and Moods
Week 3
The Individual: Personality and Values
Week 4
The Individual: Perception and Individual Decision
Making
Week 5
The Individual: The Concept of Motivation
Week 6
The Group: Foundations of Group Behavior
The Group: Understanding Work Teams
Week 7
Week 8
Midterm
The Group: Communication and Leadership
Week 9
The Group: Power and Politics
The Group: Conflict and Negotiation
The Group: Foundations of Organization Structure
Week 10
Week 11
The Organization System: Organizational Culture
Week 12
Presentation of the Employee Interviews
Do not forget to deliver your reports about the
“Employee Interviews”.Any late deliveries (Weeks
13-14) will be graded out of 50. 23.December.2015
Week 13
Week 14
The Organization System: HRM
The Organization System: Organizational
Change and Stress Management
Wrap Up for the Final Exam
References
Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. (2015).
Organizational Behavior , Pearson:
Global Edition, 16th Edition
Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. (2015).
Organizational Behavior , Pearson:
Global Edition, 16th Edition
Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. (2015).
Organizational Behavior , Pearson:
Global Edition, 16th Edition
Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. (2015).
Organizational Behavior , Pearson:
Global Edition, 16th Edition
Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. (2015).
Organizational Behavior , Pearson:
Global Edition, 16th Edition
Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. (2015).
Organizational Behavior , Pearson:
Global Edition, 16th Edition
Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. (2015).
Organizational Behavior , Pearson:
Global Edition, 16th Edition
Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. (2015).
Organizational Behavior , Pearson:
Global Edition, 16th Edition
Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. (2015).
Organizational Behavior , Pearson:
Global Edition, 16th Edition
Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. (2015).
Organizational Behavior , Pearson:
Global Edition, 16th Edition
The notes of my dear
students…
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Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. (2015).
Organizational Behavior , Pearson:
Global Edition, 16th Edition
Instructor’s Notes