Ob-2311-002

Faculty of Business and Information Technology

BUSI 2311U-002 Organizational Behaviour

Fall Term 2007

Tuesday 7:10pm - 10:00pm

University Pavilion UP 1500

Course Outline

Instructor

Stephen Rose

Office U5 36

Office Hours: Tuesday 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Wednesday 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm

Teaching Assistant

Vera Barton

Office U5

Office Hours: Wednesday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Email Communication

Use WebCT email system for all communications related to this course.

Course Description

The goal of the course is provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of organizational behaviour. The concepts of individual perceptions and attitudes, group dynamics, motivation, communication, power and conflict are studied, as well as aspects of the organizational system such as organizational culture and change. Application to human resources management will be highlighted throughout the course. Using interactive techniques and case studies, students will have opportunities to apply organizational behaviour theories, concepts, and practices.

Textbook

Canadian Organizational Behaviour (COB) - sixth edition.

Steven L. McShane

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited, ISBN 0-07-087694-0.

Course Grading

Hand-in assignment (1) 5%

2 Case Assignments (10 marks each). 20%

Class participation and in-class quizzes 10%

Midterm Exam 25%

Final Exam 40%

Refer to the current calendar for letter grade as respected to the percentage.

Course Schedule

Date Topics/Assignments

Sept 11

Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

 Course Outline and Overview

 Why Study Organizational Behaviour

 The Five Anchors of Organizational Behaviour

Reading Assignment:

COB: pg. 2-23

Sept 18

Individual Behaviours

 Behaviour in Organizations

 Cultural Issues

 Ethical Values

Reading Assignment:

COB: pg. 30-56

Class Preparation

COB: pg. 61; Ethics Dilemma Vignettes; Cases 1-3.

Read and prepare for in-class discussion.

Sept 25

The Learning Organization

 Behavioural Perceptions

 Learning in Organizations

 Behaviour Modification through Learning

Reading Assignment:

COB: pg. 64-93

Class Preparation

COB: pg. 92 minicase; NuPath Foods Ltd.

In class case discussion including case questions.

Hand in Assignment 1 Due:

See Web CT Assignment 1 for details.

Oct 2

Workplace Attitudes and Motivation

 Managing Emotions at Work

 Organizational Commitment

 Employee Motivation

Reading Assignment:

COB: pg. 98-121, COB: pg. 128-155

Class Preparation

COB: pg 122 minicase; Diana's Disappointment.

In class case discussion including case questions.

Oct 9

Organizational Behaviour and Performance Practices

 Performance Based Rewards

 Empowerment and Self Leadership

 Work Related Stress

Reading Assignments:

COB: pp 160-179, COB: pp186- 206

Class Preparation

COB: pg 207 minicase: Jim Black Sales Rep.

In class case discussion including case questions.

Oct 16

Team Dynamics

 Team Foundations

 Developing High Performance Teams

Reading Assignments:

COB: pp 244-264

COB: pp 270-290

Class