ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (GBU 6551)
GBU 6551Z:
3 hrs. credit
Instructor:
Dr. Randall Robbins
Office:
Self Hall 306
Telephone:
925 . 3416, 924 . 1677
E-mail:
rrobbins@mc.edu
Overview:
GBU 6551 is a graduate requirement for the MBA at Mississippi College. The purpose
of this course is to provide guidelines and insight into how individual and organizational
variables affect the employee, and ultimately, managerial decision-making. Because of
the complexity of organizations and their environments, it is unlikely that one theory can
provide a definitive answer to all questions about people act in organizations. Thus,
students are encouraged to view the situation from a variety of perspectives as a way of
increasing understanding of behavior. Internalization of the concepts learned in this class
will provide a foundation for a better diagnosis of employee behavior and its’ impact on
the organization as a whole.
Text:
ORGB; Nelson/Quick; Southwestern Cengage Learning
Course
Description:
Various behavioral concepts are examined in an organizational setting. Further, these
concepts are analyzed to determine their impact on specific relationships and the
organization as a whole.
Instructor:
My name is Dr. Randall Robbins. I have been on faculty at MC since 1984. Prior to that,
I taught at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR for 3 years. I received my
B.S. Degree in Marketing in 1979 and my M.B.A. in 1980; both from Arkansas State
University. In 1994, I graduated from Mississippi State University with my D.B.A. My
wife Karen and I have been blessed with 3 beautiful children: Sarah, Ben, and Brad.
Learning
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, you should have a working knowledge of the following.
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how individual behavior is affected by certain behavioral variables and processes.
the impact of certain strategic decisions (such as layoff, merger, acquisition, …)
on the individual employee as well as the entire organization.
how groups interact and associated activities such as conflict, politics, …
key organizational processes such as motivation, leadership, communication, …
Absence
Policy:
Refer to graduate student handbook for policy on student absences. For night classes, no
more than 4 absences are allowed. Excessive absences will be detrimental to one’s grade.
Appeals
Policy:
If a student misses more than the number of class periods specified in university policy
and believes there are reasonable explanations for the absences, he/ she may appeal the
absences to Dr. Eduardo (Self 103).
Make-up
Exams:
Make-up exams are given only with a valid excuse. These exams, if allowed, will be
given at the discretion of the instructor.
Academic
Integrity:
Students are expected to be scrupulously honest. Cheating on exams,
plagiarism and like offenses will be regarded as serious offenses subject to severe penalty
including, but not limited to loss of credit and possible dismissal.
Grading:
There will be 3 exams during the semester. Each exam will be valued at 150 points.
Class exercises and a project will also be assigned.
Total points for the semester:
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Project/exercises
Total =
150
150
150
100
550
Grading scale and points:
93-100%
90-92
84-89
81-83
75-80
70-74
60-69
A
B+
B
C+
C
D
F
Class Period
Topic
1
Introduction
2
Foundations of Individual Behavior
3
Foundations of Individual Behavior
4
Values, Attitudes, and Job Satisf.
5
Personality
6
Perception & Decision-Making
7
Exam 1
8
Basic Motivation Concepts
9
Communication
10
Leadership and Trust
11
Leadership and Trust
12
Exam 2
13
Group Behavior
14
Power & Politics
15
Conflict
16
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17
Final Exam