ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
MGT 305-01
Syllabus - Fall 2010
Instructor: Stan Newton
Phone: 256-782-8237
Email: snewton@jsu.edu
Office: Merrill 217C
Office hours: 8:00-8:30, 12:00-12:30 MWF, 30 prior to all classes, and by
appointment.
Text: Schermerhorn, Hunt, and Osborn (2003)
Organizational Behavior, 10th edition.., New York: John Wiley ISBN: 978-0-47008696-4
Meeting Place: Class Room- Merrill 220
Meeting Time: 11:15-12:15pm MWF
Course Description: This course looks at organizational behavior from the managerial
perspective. Organization behavior as a field of study is interested in the thoughts and
actions of groups and organizations composed of individuals as they perform their daily
work activities under varying conditions. The subject matter for this course will be of an
interdisciplinary nature with primary attention given to how these thoughts and actions
relate to the quality of management, leadership, and decision making. Topics covered
will include the following: motivation, ethics, global issues, job design, decision making,
groups, communications, leadership, organizational culture, conflict, distress, and
organizational change.
The text includes most of the topics around which the course lectures, exercises, and
videos will be structured. However, additional material, either related to the topics or
completely new will be presented in class. The student is responsible for learning all
of this material.
Objectives:
1. Present the main principles and theories of the field.
2. Encourage understanding of self and others in the managerial and
organizational context.
3. Create an increased understanding of the relationship between the “human
condition” (emotional factors) and managerial functions.
Mechanics of the course: A quiz or homework will be given during or following
selected classes. Each quiz/homework will be worth 10 points. Additional points will be
earned through completion of the 3 scheduled exams for 100 points each. Class
participation will be valued.
Determination of Grades: The final course grade will be determined by the percentage
scale below, based on all available points.
Percentage
Grade
100-90
A
89-80
B
79-70
C
69-60
D
60-0
F
Make-ups for the 3 scheduled exams will be given provided the excuse is acceptable to
me. Outside of unavoidable circumstances, advanced notice is considered mandatory.
No make-ups will be given for the class quizzes or homework; however, the 2 lowest
grades will be dropped from consideration.
Email Communication: When emailing your instructor, be sure to include your name,
course title and section. Untitled and unnamed emails will be filtered out and not opened.
Check your JSU email account regularly as this is the method your instructor will use to
notify you of changes, progress reports, etc.
Academic Honesty: Cheating and/or plagiarism are serious offenses and will be
punished to the fullest extent granted by University policy. Please see Mr. Newton’s web
page for the CCBA Student Code.
Attendance: Students are responsible for their own attendance. However please note
that some material not in the text will be presented in class. If you do not consistently
attend, past experience shows you can expect a grade of “C” or less. You must be on
time to be counted as present or to receive returned assignments.
Classroom Behavior: The time spent in the classroom is time paid for by you, your
parents, etc. Be respectful of your fellow students who have also paid for this time.
Interruptive talking, cell phone use, incessant leaving of the classroom, sleeping on one’s
desk, or eating is not allowed during class. Disruptive students and/or students who
retard the learning process will be asked to leave the classroom. Persistent problems
students will be dealt with according to university policies.
General Instructions: It is critical in business and particularly so in management, that
businesspersons pay attention to detail, follow instructions, and be professional. In order
to encourage the development of such behavior, any lack of professionalism or deviation
from instructions, written or verbal, may generate a penalty.
Disability Accommodation Statement: Any individual who qualifies for reasonable
accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 should contact the instructor immediately.
***Tentative Schedule of Assignments***
W Aug 25
Introduction and Chapter 1
F Aug 27
Continuation of Chapter 1
M Aug 30
Chapter 2, Values, “Personality, and Individual Differences”
W Sep 1
Continuation of Chapter 2
F Sep 3
Chapter 3, “Emotions, Attitudes and Job Satisfaction”
M Sep 6
LABOR DAY - NO CLASS
W Sep 8
Continuation of Chapter 3
F Sep 10
Chapter 4, “Perception, Attribution and Learning”
M Sep 13
Continuation of Chapter 4
W Sep 15
Continuation of Chapter 4
F Sep 17
Chapter 5, “Motivation Theories”
M Sep 20
Continuation of Chapter 5
W Sep 22
Chapter 6, “Motivation and Job Design”
F Sep 24
Continuation of Chapter 6
M Sept 27
Exam #1; covering Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6 and all assignment/class
covered material. Students arriving after other students have completed the exam and
left the room will not be allowed to take the test.
W Sep 29
Chapter 7, “Rewards and Performance Management”
F Oct 1
Continuation of Chapter 7
M Oct 4
Chapter 8, “How Groups Work”
W Oct 6
Continuation of Chapter 8
F Oct 8
Chapter 9, “Team Work and Team Performance”
M Oct 11
Continuation of Chapter 9
W Oct 13
Chapter 10, “Power and Politics”
F Oct 15
Chapter 11, “Leadership Theories”
M Oct 18
Continuation of Chapter 11
W Oct 20
F Oct
22
Chapter 12, “Emerging Leadership Perspectives”
Continuation of Chapter 12
M Oct 25
Exam # 2, covering chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and all
assignments/class covered material. Students arriving after other students have
completed the exam and left the room will not be allowed to take the test.
W
Oct 27
F Oct
29
Chapter 13, “Decision Making”
Continuation of Chapter 13
M Nov 1
Chapter 14, “Communication”
W Nov 3
Continuation of Chapter 14
F Nov 5
Continuation of Chapter 14
M Nov 8
Chapter 15, “Conflict and Negotiation”
W Nov 10
Continuation of Chapter 15
F Nov 12
Continuation of Chapter 15
M
Chapter 16, “Organizational Culture and Development”
Nov 15
W Nov 17
Continuation of Chapter 16
F Nov 19
Continuation of Chapter 16
M Nov 22 Chapter 17, “Organizational Goals and Development”
W Nov 24
Thanksgiving – No Class
F Nov 26
Thanksgiving – No Class
M Nov 29
Continuation of Chapter 17
W Dec 1
Chapter18, “Strategic Capabilities and Job Design”
F Dec 3
Continuation Chapter 18 and Final Exam review
F Dec 10
10:30 – 12:30am Final Exam: Covering chapters 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
&18; and all assignments/class covered material. Students arriving after other
Students have completed the exam and left the room will not be allowed to take the test;
and, will receive an “Incomplete” for the course.