SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY
COBA Management Department
Course Syllabus
MGT344: Organizational Behavior
Course Description: Focuses on the behavior of the organization as a function of individual and
interpersonal behavior and group processes within organizations with emphasis on motivation and
leadership. The student participates in group processes to develop personal awareness of opportunities
and problems of group behavior and decision-making and their implications for management.
Course Prerequisite: MGT304
Required Text(s) and Resources:
Hitt, Miller, & Colella. Organizational Behavior (4rd ed). Publisher: John Wiley & Sons.
(ISBN: 978-1-118-80906-8)
Student Learning Outcomes and Assessments:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to…
Define OB as it
applies to
individual,
group, and
organization.
Describe OB
foundations of
individual
behavior,
including
attitude and
job
satisfaction.
Essays
Essays
Summarize the
historical
development
of motivational
theory.
Describe
communication
s, team work,
leadership,
power, conflict,
and
negotiation
applied to OB.
Relate
concepts of OB
to
organizational
structure and
design.
Specify the
factors related
to creating,
sustaining, and
changing
organizational
culture.
Essays
Essays
Essays
Quizzes
Quizzes
Quizzes
Exams
Exams
Exams
Apply OB
theory and
concepts to
managerial
decision
making
situation.
Quizzes
Quizzes
Quizzes
Exams
Exams
Exams
Essays
Assessment of Outcomes:
 Midterm Exam
 Final Exam
 Research Paper
Grading System:
Letter Grade Range
Definition
A
90-100
Excellent
B
80-89
Above Average
C
70-79
Average
D
60-69
Below Average
F
0-59
Failing
W
----Withdrawal during 1st 7 weeks
WF
----Withdrawal failing after 7 weeks
NF
----Failing – not actively engaged
Please see the instructor’s separate course outline for how grades for the course will be determined,
assignments, exams, due dates, any late submission policy, etc.
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work is critically important to job security and work effectiveness, showing up for class is critically
important for mastering the career skills and concepts necessary to obtain, maintain, and be promoted
on a job. Every effort should be made to attend and academically engage in every class and/or
laboratory session. If it becomes necessary for a student to drop a course, or to withdraw from school
entirely, an official withdrawal form should be completed in Enrollment Services at the Louisville
campus, in Academic Services at the Lexington campus, in the Administrative Office at the Fort Knox
campus, and/or for online courses, by contacting the online academic services staff at
online@sullivan.edu. All students who withdraw or are withdrawn from the University are required to
complete a Financial Aid Exit Interview with the Financial Planning Department.
As of the winter, 2013 term, attendance will be recorded for each class meeting and absences that
exceed the standards of this policy will result in students being administratively dropped from the
course(s) affected. Attendance is taken and instructors are directed to report student attendance
through the University’s student records management system.
Students should be aware that credit hours associated with a course require a significant amount of
work outside formal instruction.
For more information about attendance and credit hours—including the variations that apply to labs,
live, and online courses—please see the current catalog online, accessible through the student portal.
Academic Integrity: Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s Academic
Integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the
University policy on Academic Integrity.
Updated as of: December 2012
Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the
current catalog. They can include failure for the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the
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Students with Disabilities: Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this
course should follow the process described under the heading Disabled Student Services in the current
catalog.
NOTE: The items below do not apply to online courses.
Plus Friday: Plus Friday is one of Sullivan University’s unique approaches to assist students
academically. This academic “extra” is designed to provide more individualized help for students who
are behind in their studies, miss class during the week, or just want to get ahead for the next week. Full
time faculty are on campus from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (part time faculty are available by
appointment) to provide assistance. For more details about Plus Friday, please see the catalog.
General Dress Standards: Students are expected to review and understand the dress guidelines under
the heading Dress Standards in the current catalog. Although these standards may not satisfy everyone’s
desire for personal dress freedom, we believe appropriate dress is important for the overall professional
business image. Because we believe this is a constructive and vital part of your professional
development, students are asked to follow these dress standards. These general dress standards will be
enforced by the University faculty, staff and administration.
Professional Dress Wednesday: On Wednesdays, day students are to dress as if they were going on a
job interview. Students who are not appropriately and professionally dressed will not be permitted to
attend class. This particular dress requirement is not applicable to evening students.
Effective: April 2015
Version: 4.1
Updated as of: December 2012