Organizational
Behavior
2025.3.4
Joon Park
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Agenda
• Introducing the lecturer / students
• Co-created agreements
• Course outline
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• Joon Hyung Park (박준형, 朴俊亨),
• University of Houston, Management, Ph.D.
• University of Nottingham Ningbo China (2012.8-2022.2)
• Kwangwoon University (2022.3-current)
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Core stories
• A research solar system
• A core story consists of an event that has had deep impact on
your life. Think about moments in your life that you feel has
shaped "who you are" as a person.
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Research interests
• Career callings
• Job, Career, Calling
• Abusive supervision / workplace bullying
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Teaching
• Kwangwoon University
• Organizational behavior 조직행동
• Employee relations 노사관계
• Human resource management 인적자원관리
• People analytics 피플애널리틱스 (Master program)
• University of Nottingham Ningbo China
• Work & Society (Year 2)
• Transnational Human Resource Management (Master)
• Managing the Human Resource (SG-MBA)
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Getting to Know Each Other
• Pair up with one person.
• Share the following:
• Your name
• One life event or person that had a big impact on you
• Your future career plans
• After the discussion, a few students will introduce their partners to the
class.
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How will we learn together?
Co-created agreements
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As a lecturer, my responsibility is to:
• Start and end class on time.
• Treat all students with courtesy and respect.
• Be open to constructive input from students in the course.
• Ensure that opportunities to participate are enjoyed equally
by all students in the course.
• Be punctual and give advance notification of and explanation
for any changes in teaching times or locations.
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My expectation from you
• Being in the moment
• Openness / Respect
• Growth mindset
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Organizational behavior?
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Department of Business Administration경영학부
• Accounting / Finance
• Marketing / Strategy
• Quantitative Methods / Information Systems
• Management / Human Resources
• Introduction to Business and Management경영학의 이해
• Organizational Culture and Leadership조직문화와 리더십
• Human Resources Management인적자원관리
• International Management국제경영
• Industrial Relations노사관계
• Organizational Behavior조직행동
• …
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A course description
• This is a 100% English-based course. This course is open to both
Korean and foreign students.
• This course explores the foundational principles of Organizational
Behavior, focusing on the study of human behavior within
organizational settings.
• Students will examine key topics such as motivation, leadership,
team dynamics, communication, decision-making, and
organizational culture. Through a combination of theoretical
frameworks and practical applications, the course equips students
with the skills to analyze and address behavioral challenges in
organizations.
• Emphasis is placed on understanding the interplay between
individual, group, and organizational factors to enhance
effectiveness and adaptability in dynamic business environments.
• …
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• This course develops a knowledge and understanding of:
• (1) Micro-organizational behavior, including, among others,
personality, perception, misbehavior, and motivation,
• (2) Critical management thinking and how critical perspectives can
contribute to understand micro-organizational behavior phenomena,
and
• (3) More broadly: The management and development of people
within organizations
• This course develops:
• Self-awareness, openness and sensitivity to diversity in terms of
people, cultures, business and management issues.
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Organizational behavior
• A field of study devoted
to understanding,
explaining, and ultimately
improving the attitudes
and behaviors of
individuals and groups in
organizations.
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Why Study Organizational Behavior?
• Korea: 1,915 working hours per year (Germany: 1,349 hours per
year)
• All activities in an organization are carried out by people,
managed by people, and influenced by interactions among people
within the organization.
• Each individual interprets and behaves differently based on their
personality, values, past experiences, and perception processes.
• When individuals are in a group setting, their behavior is
influenced by group dynamics and may differ from how they act
alone.
• In the same work environment, some employees perform well,
while others lack motivation. How do these behaviors impact
organizational performance?
https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2023071617545775977
https://www.bbc.com/korean/news-66404558
https://news.sookmyung.ac.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=3918
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Generation gap?
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https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/inclusion-diversity/motivates-workers-depends-generation
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A survey conducted by Saramin (2021)
• 373 companies on the topic of “Generational Conflict in the
Workplace
• Key Survey Findings
• 60.6% of surveyed companies reported experiencing generational
conflict among employees.
• 98.2% of these companies stated that generational conflict
negatively affects corporate culture and business performance.
• Impacts of generational conflict
• Increased resignation of young employees → 56.3%
• Decline in teamwork → 54.5%
• Higher workplace stress → 49.1%
• Reduced focus and productivity → 26.1%
https://www.kyongbuk.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=2088726
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• Why do you think generational conflict happens in
workplaces?
• What strategies can companies use to reduce this conflict?
• How can organizations create a positive work environment
for all generations?
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Reading
• Organizational Behavior (8e)―
Improving Performance and
Commitment in the Workplace,
Colquitt, LePine, Wesson,
McGraw-Hill, 2023
• https://www.yes24.com/Product/
Goods/105604751
• https://product.kyobobook.co.kr/
detail/S000061778451
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Course Content
Week Date
Contents
Week Date
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3.4 Tue
1. Introduction to OB
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3.6 Thurs
2. What Is Organizational Behavior?
Textbook: Ch1.What Is Organizational Behavior?
3.11 Tue
1. History of OB
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Pindur, W., Rogers, S. E., & Suk Kim, P. (1995). The
history of management: a global perspective. Journal of
management history, 1(1), 59-77.
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3.13 Thurs
2. OB & quantitative research method
3.18 Tue
1. Job Performance
Textbook: Ch2.Job Performance
2. Organizational Commitment
Textbook: Ch3.Organizational Commitment
1. Job Satisfaction
Textbook: Ch4.Job Satisfaction
2. Stress
Textbook: Ch5.Stress
1. Workplace bullying
3.20 Thurs
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3.25 Tue
3.27 Thurs
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4.1 Tue
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4.3 Thurs
(Assignment1 due)
4.8 Tue
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6.5 Thurs
2. Guest lecture
6.10 Tue
Final exam
6.12 Thurs
No class
5.20Tue
School Foundation
Day
5.22 Thurs
4.10 Thurs
2. The meaning of work
4.15 Tue
1. Lecture Revision
4.17 Thurs
2. Trust, Justice, and Ethics
4.22 Tue
Mid-term exam
4.24 Thurs
No class
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5.28 Tue
5.29 Thurs
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1. Personality and Cultural Values
Textbook: Ch9. Personality and Cultural Values
Pre-recorded lecture
6.3 Tue
5.13 Tue
5.15 Thurs
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1. Learning and Decision Making
Textbook: Ch8.Learning and Decision Making
2. Evidence-based management
2. Ability
Textbook: Ch10.Ability
1. Teams: Characteristics and Diversity
Textbook: Ch11.Teams: Characteristics and
Diversity
2. Teams: Processes and Communication
Textbook: Ch12.Teams: Processes and
Communication
1. Leadership: Power and Negotiation
Textbook: Ch13.Leadership: Power and
Negotiation
Pre-recorded lecture
2. Leadership: Styles and Behaviors
Textbook: Ch14.Leadership: Styles and Behaviors
1. Organizational Structure
Textbook: Ch15.Organizational Structure
2. Organizational Culture
Textbook: Ch16.Organizational Culture
1. Lecture Revision
1. Motivation
Textbook: Ch7.Trust, Justice, and Ethics
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5.1 Thurs
(Assignment2 due)
5.6 Tue
Alternative Public
Holiday (Buddha’s
Birthday)
5.8 Thurs
2. Guest lecture
Textbook: Ch6.Motivation
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4.29 Tue
Contents
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Assessment
Types
Mark
Description
Mid-term exam
30%
April 22
Final exam
30%
June 10
Assignments
30%
Assignments 1 & 2: Details explained in the next slide
(Late Submission Penalty: 2 points deducted per day)
Assignment1(15%) by April 3rd
Assignment2(15%) by May 1st
Attendance
10%
More than 8 absences: Fail the course
1–8 absences: 1.5 points deducted per absence
3 tardies = 1 absence.
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Assignment1: A photographic method for
understanding meaning (by April 3rd)
• Take photos of things that make your life feel meaningful.
• 3-10 photographs
• You can take pictures of real objects or symbolic things (for
example, souvenirs, artwork, or even photos of other
photos).
• Insert your photos into an MS Word document.
• Write a description of each photo and explain why this photo
is meaningful in your life.
• Submit it on KLAS.
Steger, M. F., Shim, Y., Rush, B. R., Brueske, L. A., Shin, J. Y., & Merriman, L. A. (2013). The mind’s eye: A photographic method for unders
tanding meaning in people’s lives. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 8(6), 530-542.
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Assignment2: Self-understanding and career
exploration (By May 1st)
• https://redeemingwork.pathwayu.com/
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Submit the MS-word document on KLAS.
• 1. Summarize Your PathwayU Results
• Organize your PathwayU results clearly and concisely.
• Reflect on your personal traits based on the results.
• 2. Explore Careers That Fit You
• Identify careers that match your personality and strengths.
• Write a summary of why these careers fit you.
• 3. Personal Insights
• Reflect on your interests, values, and personality.
• Describe your ideal workplace environment.
• Discuss your sense of purpose in choosing a career.
• 4. Career Matches by Subject
• Use the Career Matches by Subject feature to explore jobs that match your strengths.
• Summarize which careers align with your skills and interests.
• 5. Plan Your Path at Kwangwoon University
• List the steps you need to take at Kwangwoon University to prepare for your chosen
career.
• Consider courses, skills, and experiences you need to develop.
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Feedback
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