Faculty: Business Administration
Course Code: BUSS107
Course Title: Organizational Behaviour
Lecturer: Dr. Victor Oluwi
Course Code:
Telephone:
Class Location:
Email: victor.oluwi@canadianimperial.ca
Course Cr. Hrs.: 3
Class Days/Time: Mondays: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Office Time:
For appointments please email lecturer stating the Student’s Name, Course# and brief subject of request for meeting. Instructor will
email the scheduled appointment timing prior to the appointment. Students are expected to be on time for their appointments and
rescheduling pre-booked appointments will be entertained only with valid reasons
Course Description
This course would focus on the study of individuals and groups as an integral part of the organization.
Furthermore, and as a part of the social and technical system of the workplace, learners would have the
opportunity of examining facets of the individual and groups in organizations. The course would therefore
delve into areas that include workplace behaviors, communication, conflict, emotional intelligence,
management and leadership styles, motivational techniques, change management, and the structure and
culture of the organization. Finally, and the core of organization behaviour, this course aims to ensure that
students understand the human interactions in an organization and identify the factors driving and
influencing it for achieving better results and attaining business goals and objectives.
Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes
By the end of the semester and upon completing this course, students should be able to:
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Build vocabularies& conceptual framework to help think about life inside organisations
Describe, apply and reflect on key concepts in Organizational Behaviour (OB)
Collaborative teamwork aimed at creating and delivering practical business solutions and outcomes
Utilize the experience of working in a group to observe and reflect on OB theory and concepts
Apply critical thinking to how work is organised and managed in organizations.
Distinguish organizational behaviour (OB), organizational theory (OT) and management as different
yet related disciplines.
 Discuss the development of the field of organizational behaviour and explain the micro and macro
approaches
 Analyze and compare different models used to explain individual behaviour related to motivation
and rewards
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Identify the processes used in developing communication and resolving conflicts
Explain group dynamics and demonstrate skills required for working in groups (team building)
Identify the various leadership styles and the role of leaders in a decision-making process.
Explain organizational culture & describe its dimensions & to examine various organizational designs
Discuss the implementation of organizational change.
Adopted Resource(s)
Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., Wesson, M. J., Gellatly, I. R. (202I). Organizational Behavior: Improving
Performance & Commitment in the Workplace. (5th ed.). McGraw-Hill
https://connect.mheducation.com/class/v-oluwi-fall-2023-6
Course Breakdown Structure
BUSS107: Organizational Behaviour
Week #
Date
Topic
Assignments
Meet & Greet: Class Intro & Intro to Course Syllabus
Week 1
2023-09-11
 Chapter 1: Introduction to Organizational Behavior
Study next topic
 Chapter 14: Organizational Structure
Week 2
2023-09-18
Week 3
2023-09-25
 Chapter 2: Job Performance
Chapter Quiz #1
 Chapter 3: Organizational Commitment
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
2023-10-02
2023-10-09
2023-10-16
Week 7
2023-10-23
Week 8
2023-10-30
 Chapter 15: Organizational Culture, & Change
Chapter Quiz #2
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Campus Closed
Campus Closed – Thanksgiving Day
Campus Closed
 Chapter 4: Personality, Cultural Values, & Ability
 Chapter 5: Job Satisfaction
Chapter Quiz #3
Chapter Quiz #4
 Chapter 6: Stress
 Chapter 7: Motivations
Chapter Quiz #5
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Week 9
Week 10
2023-11-06
 Chapter 9: Learning & Decision-Making
2023-11-13
READING WEEK
2023-11-17
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
2023-11-20
2023-11-27
2023-12-04
2023-12-11
Week 15
Chapter Quiz #6
 Chapter 8: Trust, Justice, & Ethics
Campus Closed
Chapter Quiz #7
 Chapter 10: Communication
Chapter Quiz #8
 Chapter 11: Team Characteristics & Processes
Chapter Quiz #9
 Chapter 12: Power, Influence, & Negotiation
 Chapter 13: Leadership Styles & Behaviours
TBD
FINAL EXAMS
Chapter Quiz #10
Best of luck
Students’ Evaluation:
Evaluation of students’ performance is based on a list of key performance criteria which are:
Key Performance Criteria
Classwork/exercises & active class participation
Weighting
10%
Mini Quizzes (10 @ 5% each)
50%
Final Exams
40%
Active Classroom Participation (10%)
Description for Active Participation:
Active participation includes class attendance, professionalism, reading assigned materials, overall preparation
for class and actively contributing thoughts and personal experiences relevant to the topic in class discussions.
While attendance is critical to the exchange of ideas and fruitful class discussions, students should note that
attendance alone is not sufficient to score well on participation. You are expected to actively contribute to the
learning experience of the class. Student preparation, professionalism and mutual respect are the important
elements of student participation score. Classroom professionalism is expected at all times to create a
positive, courteous and respectful environment conducive to learning. Persistent negative behaviour that
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distracts or disrupts attention will be recorded in student’s file and your participation grades will be
proportionately graded.
While attendance is not participation, participation is not possible without attendance. Notify the
instructor in advance if you have to miss a session or leave early in exceptional circumstances. Inform the
instructor if you would be arriving late or leaving early with details of valid reasons. Only absences or
tardiness supported with appropriate documentation (like doctor’s note, police report, legal or other
documentation evidence) will be accepted.
The following reasons of absence/tardiness will be considered as excused:
Required university related absences, including but not limited to athletic games/matches/meets or
their equivalents,
 Absences due to military duty or veteran status, including service-related medical appointments
where failure to appear might result in a loss of benefits.
 Absences because of medical conditions for as long as the student’s doctor deems the absences
medically necessary. When a student returns to school, she must be allowed to return to the same
academic and extracurricular status as before her medical leave began.
 Legally mandated absences such as jury duty or court subpoena.
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During class times, students will be chosen at random to respond to classroom discussion questions. If
chosen at random, each student is allowed to pass twice throughout the term. Any more than two passes will
result in a zero for that portion of the participation grade. Time will be the ultimate determination of how
many times throughout the term you will be called upon to present, so come prepared each class by prereading the material and being able to relate the concepts discussed. Each student presentation in class will
be graded on a scale of 1 –5 based on Content contributions, your ability to separate fact from opinions,
identify reasonable assumptions, provide significant analysis, and suggest ideas, alternatives or actions not
previously identified. Basically, this kind of contribution adds breadth, depth and understanding to the
material covered in class. The instructor will assess individual student performance in class to determine the
marks to be assigned at the end of term.
Mini Quizzes (50%)
Description for Mini Cases/Quizzes:
There will be 10 weekly McGraw Hill Connect-based chapter quizzes during the semester. These quizzes will
be done online and opened to all students registered for the course. Exceptions to this rule will be on a caseby-case basis. Once opened, students have one attempt and approximately 30 minutes to complete the task.
Each of the quizzes will be worth 5% grade (making a total of 50%). The marks for this task will be
cumulated and form a part of the students’ final grade for the course. Moodle will automatically capture the
Names and Student ID on all submitted quizzes, case analysis, or exercises.
Final Examination (40%)
Description for Final Exam:
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The Final exam will be based on all content covered during the entire term i.e.: cumulative content. Students
must review their class notes, presentation slides, case studies and business best practices/field trip learnings
or templates discussed. Questions may also be based on contemporary issues discussed, conducted, and
presented in class by individual students or groups of students. The Final exam may include multiple choice,
true or false, short answer or long answer-based question.
Course Policies:
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Classroom
- Specific and individual courses will be delivered utilizing a combination of teaching
methods, including lectures, short class exercises, case studies, presentations, individual
and/or group research project. However, students are encouraged to learn
independently as well through interaction with other students and the instructor.
- Students are also encouraged to engage in active and whole-hearted participation in the
individual/group projects and class discussions. During class discussions, we expect all
participants to respect the ideas and opinions of others. Your contributions, opinions,
and questions will play a vital role in stimulating thoughts, debates and enriching the
learning experiences of your classmates.
- Students must be prepared for class meetings. Essential preparation includes studying
the assigned readings and cases, doing the assignments, and bringing these resources and
materials to each class. Students are required to work mostly individually. On the other
hand, and for the group research assignments, 2,3,4, or more members may form a
group. Group assignments are intended to cultivate the ability and spirit of teamwork.
- All assignments must be received via email, or in hard-copy form on or before the
deadline. Late assignments without appropriate medical or legal documentation will be
subject to 25% penalty from total possible score for each day, or part of day late.
- Students must document their Name and Student ID on all submitted assignments and
follow APA referencing system for their completed assignments.
- Your work is expected to be of high quality. The quality of work includes using proper
spelling, grammar and punctuation. Plagiarism and any types of academic misconduct
will not be tolerated and will be appropriately addressed as per University policy.
- At Canadian Imperial College, Faculty Advising allows students to build a relationship
with faculty members so they can plan their higher education and access appropriate
resources and services. To make use of faculty advising, please talk to your instructor or
program coordinator for input or referral.
Exam procedures
Missed work and missed exams
- Faculty members are not required to offer make-up work for extra credit tasks or
assignments. Students who have an excused absence, which is supported by appropriate
documentation may get a deadline extended to submit their completed assignments/ term
work. Students with personal reasons must discuss their concerns with Academic Advising
or other appropriate officials of the institution.
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IV.
Deferred Final Examination: Deferred final examinations may be granted to students who
are unable to write final examinations because of illness, severe family difficulty, religious
observance, or circumstances beyond their control.
Application for a deferred exam must be started within 48 hours of the missed exam.
Academic Honesty: Academic honesty is fundamental to the academic enterprise. Students
are urged to take note that cases of academic dishonesty (e.g., cheating, plagiarism,
collusion, unauthorized submission for credit of previously graded work, and
misrepresentation) are serious offenses. Penalties for academic dishonesty range from a
grade of zero on the work in question to expulsion.
Appeals: Appeals would be considered and treated by appropriate officials of the
institution.
Students are encouraged to check their work with Turn-it-in or any other plagiarism
detection software to ensure originality of work submitted.
Grading Criteria:
A student’s course score is associated with letter grades as per following grid:
Letter Grade
Value
Percentage
A+
4
95%-100%
A
4
90%- 94%
A-
3.7
85%-89%
B+
3.3
80%-84%
B
3
75%-79%
B-
2.7
70%-74%
C+
2.3
65%-69%
C
2
60%-64%
C-
1.7
55%-59%
D+
1.3
50%-54%
D
1
45%-49%
F
0
40% or less
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Grade Description
Letter Grade
Grade Point
Value
A+
4.0
A
4.0
A-
3.7
B+
3.3
B
3.0
B-
2.7
C+
Intellectually adequate performance, of fair but not good quality, demonstrating an
acceptable understanding of the subject matter and concepts; development of skills to C
a satisfactory level; adequate interpretive and analytical ability; achievement of major
objectives of the course; some minor objectives may not be achieved.
The bottom of this range (C-) is the minimum satisfactory standard of achievement in a
course.
CIn courses graded CR or NC, CR denotes that the student has attained at least the Clevel.
2.3
Grade Description
Outstanding
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Satisfactory
Poor
Minimal Pass
Failure
Outstanding performance, demonstrating complete and comprehensive
understanding of the subject matter; full mastery of concepts and skills; exceptional
interpretive and analytical ability; originality in the use of concepts and skills;
achievement of all major and minor objectives of the course.
Excellent performance, indicating superior grasp of subject matter and
concepts; development of relevant skills to a high level; a high level of interpretive
and analytical ability; originality or intellectual initiative; achievement of all major
and minor objectives of the course.
Very good to good performance, indicating thorough understanding of subject
matter and concepts; development of relevant skills to a fairly high level; good
interpretive and analytical ability; evidence of intellectual initiative; achievement
of major and minor objectives of the course.
Minimally acceptable performance, demonstrating some understanding of basic
subject matter and concepts and partial development of relevant skills, with some
evidence of interpretive or analytical ability; achievement of most but not all major
objectives of the course; failure to achieve several minor objectives.
D+
The bottom of this range (D) indicates that the student has achieved a marginal level of
performance which may not be sufficient background for success at the next level in
D
the discipline.
Unsatisfactory performance, demonstrating an inadequate understanding of the
basic subject matter; failure to develop relevant skills; insufficient evidence of
interpretive and analytical ability; and failure to achieve major and minor objectives
of the course.
F
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0
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