UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA-GREENSBORO
SYLLABUS – FALL 2015
COURSE:
MGT 314 – I/O Psychology
FACULTY MEMBER: Dr. Michael A. Beitler (pronounced Bite-ler)
OFFICE:
375 Bryan Building
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment
E-MAIL:
mike@mikebeitler.com (write MGT 314 in the subject line)
INTERNET SITE:
www.mikebeitler.com
Attendance of the First Class is Required
The Bryan School has an attendance policy that says if you are
enrolled and do not attend the first class you will be dropped to
make room for students on the waiting list.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Muchinsky, Paul & Culbertson, Satoris (2016). Psychology Applied
to Work, 11th Edition. Hypergraphic Press.
COURSE SUMMARY & LEARNING OBJECTIVES
MGT 314 is directed toward understanding people at work from a
psychological perspective. It is not necessary for you to have
any prior coursework in psychology. The primary learning
objective is to understand the psychology of workplace behavior.
Academic Honor Code
Academic honesty is central to UNCG's mission and necessary to
its vision as a "student-centered university, linking the
Piedmont Triad to the world through learning, discovery, and
service." Make sure you understand and adhere to the principles
of the University's Honor Policy as described in the Student
Handbook and accept your responsibilities as students.
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UNCG Disruptive Behavior Policy
The instructor may withdraw a student from a course for behavior
that is deemed by the instructor to be disruptive to the class.
The grade assigned will be “W” if the behavior occurs before the
deadline for dropping a course without academic penalty, and the
instructor has the option of giving a “W” or a “WF” if the
behavior occurs after the deadline.
MGT 314 Inappropriate/Disruptive Behavior
No laptops, cell phones, headphones, or electronic devices are
permitted.
No student may sit in a seat other than the one assigned.
Any student entering the class late more than twice will be
dropped from the course.
Any behavior that is inappropriate for a business meeting will
not be permitted in this class.
Any student who violates these behavior rules will be dropped
from the course.
Missed Classes
If a student misses a class, it is the student’s responsibility
to contact a classmate for notes from the missed class.
GRADING
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90-92
88-89
80-87
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60-69
below 60
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1. Four Exams
2. Team Project
3. Contribution to the Class
70%
20%
10%
100%
NOTE: A) Students must take all tests with the class.
tests are extremely difficult. B) No extra credit
assignments will be accepted.
Make-up
GRADING
1. Four Exams (70%)
Four exams, including the final exam, will be given.
Students arriving later than 15 minutes after the beginning of an
exam will not be permitted to take the exam--they will receive a
grade of zero for that particular exam.
Tests turned in without a name are penalized ten points.
Make-up exams will only be given in cases of medical emergencies
or deaths in the family (documentation must be provided before
the make-up exam is taken.)
2. Team Project (20%)
The class will be divided into eight teams. Each team will be assigned a real-world company.
Throughout the semester, students should learn as much as they can about their assigned
companies and try to apply the textbook material and general business news to their company.
The instructor will supply additional information about the company (such as the date and time
of its quarterly conference calls).
At the end of the semester, each group will submit a paper (must be professional) and make a
presentation with analysis and conclusions which address the following two questions:
1. Is this a company in which an investor should buy stock? (NOTE: the instructor is a stock
market investor.)
2. Is this a company in which students should seek employment?
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Non-participating or “slacking” members may be fired by the team; a fired team member will
receive a “0” for the project and an “F” for the course. The instructor is the “client,” not a team
member. Be professional at all times.
3. Contribution to the Class (10%)
The class will include not only lectures, but also group
discussions, and experiential exercises. Participation is
essential for the class to be effective, so professional attitude
and participation is a substantial percentage of the final grade.
These points are not only available for extroverts. In addition
to contributing to class discussions, students should send the
instructor links to articles, websites, YouTube videos that are
relevant to the course.
Students will be expected to conduct themselves as professionals.
Professionals are expected to be prepared for meetings (classes)
and to actively contribute to the issues at hand. It is the
student's responsibility to be prepared for class and to be ready
to contribute to discussions.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY CODE & FACULTY/STUDENT GUIDELINES
Students are expected to uphold and abide by the UNCG Academic
Integrity Code in all matters pertaining to this course.
Violations of the Code will be pursued in accordance with the
code. All written work submitted should include the UNCG Code
statement written out (“I have abided by the UNCG Academic
Integrity Code in completing all aspects of this work.”) followed
by your signature, indicating that you have abided by the
Academic Integrity Code. This pledge will also indicate that you
have not used information, materials, or papers prepared by or
given by any other individual. For detailed information
concerning the academic integrity code, visit:
http://academicintegrity.uncg.edu/complete/
For information concerning the Bryan School Faculty – Student
Guidelines, explore the following website:
http://www.uncg,edu/bae/faculty_student_guidelines_sp07.pdf
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
1. August 18
2. August 20
3. August 25
4. August 27
5. Sept 1
6. Sept 3
7. Sept 8
8. Sept 10
Introductions & Syllabus
Chapter 1 Overview & Historical Roots
Chapter 2 Research Methods
Chapter 3 Criteria for Job Analysis etc.
Chapter 3
Chapter 4 Predictors/Assessments
Chapter 4
Exam # 1
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15.
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Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Exam #2
Sept 15
Sept 17
Sept 22
Sept 24
Sept 29
Oct 1
Oct 6
16. Oct 8
Oct 13
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Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Oct
Nov
Nov
Nov
Nov
Nov
Nov
Nov
15
20
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29
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10
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Dec 3 @ 3:30
5 Recruiting, Selecting, & Placement
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6 Org Learning & Training
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7 Performance Management
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Chapter 8 Organizational Change
Fall Break
Chapter 8 Organizational Change
Chapter 9 Teams
Chapter 9
Chapter 10 Emotions, Attitudes, Behavior
Exam #3
Chapter 12 Motivation
Chapter 12
Chapter 13 Leadership
Chapter 13
Group Presentations
Group Presentations
Chapter 14 Union/Management Relations
Exam #4
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to modify the exam and/or
assignment dates.
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