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Organizational Behavior
Jan. 2010 (UTA)
Dr. Min WU
Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior
The School of Economics and Management, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092
Phone: (0086) 13817664378
E-mail: wumin@mail.tongji.edu.cn; Tongjiwumin@gmail.com
Class Time: 30 hours total including
Office Time: 1 hour after the class.
Course Description
This course examines the individual in the organization. We review how organizational conditions,
structures and processes influence an individual's behavior. Therefore, we explore the interaction
between individual and firm level conditions. We begin with the individual: his perception, motivation
and attitudes. We then move the individual's leaders, groups and formal jobs. We explore how
individuals come to be members of their organization by the training, socialization and learning they go
through. We conclude by the organization not as a given but as a changing context and review the role
that individuals play in changing organizations, but also how changing organizations impact the
individual.
When we have completed the course, you should be familiar with what we call the micro foundations of
organization behavior; these foundations build on the concepts of perception, motivation, teams,
leadership and socialization. We also invoke these concepts to dwell on issues of organization change.
You should feel comfortable in applying these concepts to real life situations.
You should also have a good understanding of your role as an organizational member both as a person
and as a group member
Master some skills in identifying evaluating and resolving management problems.
Cases:
Here are 5 cases, please read before the class, this is a MUST:
1.
Case Study (MNC): UPS, HBS 9-488-016
2.
Case Study (MNC): Merck（A） , HBS, 9-491-005
3.
Case Study (MNC): Intel in China, Ivey, 9A99C007
4.
Case Study (MNC): Rob Parson at Morgan Stanley(A) HBS 9-498-504
5.
Case Study (MNC): HP (A) CC-402-006
Pedagogy
1.
2.
3.
Knowledge delivery and Class discussion
Case study
Experiential pedagogy:
Based on participants’ know-how (the “you know that you know” and even more the “you do not
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know that you know”), to see how all the theories could be applied to solve a managerial problem in
multicultural context.
Credits
1
Contact Hours
30
Course Requirements
Policy on attendance and participation:
Since most class meetings will include the discussion, students are expected to attend and
participate in all classes.
Feedback:
Any feedback, whether verbally or electronically, on anything that concerns you is always
appreciated.
Preparation:
Students are requested to read all the 5 cases PRIOR to the relevant classes.
Grading and expectations:
Grades will be assigned based on the following weightings:
Team Project (80%)
Each group will report the findings of a project that was carried out in a real firm. The problem to be
addressed has to be germane to this course. Apart from your findings regarding issue identification,
evaluation and solution (not compulsory, you will get 2 more pages if offer the solution), you should also
indicate the source of your data (which should include an interview with at least three people)
company documents, internet sources, and library research. Paper should NOT exceed 5 pages (1250
words), including appendices, tables and bibliography. Again, this report should be signed by all
members of the team.
Class participation (20%)
The course requires a great deal of student involvement. Missing more than 3 classes will make it hard
on you to get a better than C grade. Each class period will include discussion, activities, write-ups, or
exercises that will require students to be in class and prepared. Your grade will hinge on the quality of
your comments in class, your ability to add to class discussion and your input in your team.
Teaching Materials:
You will get Slides and Cases one month in advance.
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Course Schedule （UTA）
9:00-12:00AM, 1:30-6:00PM.
Organizational Behavior
Course title
Instructor
Dr. Min WU, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior
Institution
Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092,
Requirement
All students are requested to read all the cases PRIOR to every Meeting.
P.R. China
Contents, Topics, Activities, Working Meetings (in English)
Session 1
Warm-up
Behavior Science & Management
Session 2
Group Dynamics and Social Influence
Session 3
Institutional System, Organizational Culture and Leadership
Session 4
Case discussion:
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UPS

Merck
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Emerson
Debriefing /Open Discussion: Students’ Topics
Session 5
Motivation
Session 6
Power structure and Politics inside Organization
Case discussion:
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SAS

Intel
Debriefing /Open Discussion: Students’ Topics
Session 7
As an International manager in Global Arena
Team work
Change management
Case discussion:
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Philips in China
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HP in 1960s

HP in 1990s
Debriefing /Open Discussion: Students’ Topics
Session 8
Questions & Answers
Wrap up
Deadline for
Final Report
Feb. 25th