ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

DUY TAN UNIVERSITY

SPRING 2024

Instructor Barbara G. Howell 3 Credit Hours

CLASS MEETS February 20-March 15, 2024

http://studyresource.duytan.edu.vn

CONTACT [email protected]

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK (AVAILABLE AS E-BOOK OR AT DTU LIBRARY): Robbins, S. P. and Judge,

T.A. Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 13th edition. Columbus, OH: Pearson. 2016. Print.

RESOURCE: Berger, Florence and Judi Brownell. Organizational Behavior for the Hospitality
Industry, Columbus, OH. Pearson 2009.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Read about and understand the main organizational behavior concepts and theories.

2. Apply organizational behavior concepts and theories to ‘real world’ problems and issues.

3. Use ‘real world’ problems and issues to better understand organizational behavior
concepts and theories.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, we will cover most of the key topic areas in organizational behavior. We will also
consider how research and knowledge in organizational behavior can be applied in the
workplace and in organizations more generally. The main topic areas are detailed in the
attached Course Schedule.

We will use a variety of activities to pursue the course objectives. Each of our meetings will be
mixed-format in nature. Some of the time will be lecture. However, the majority of the time will
be spent interacting with one another in various other sorts of activities. These include small
group work, role-playing, video-based discussions, and other experiential activities. The in-class
activities are designed to allow students to develop skills, gain experience and insight, and
consider their own abilities in selected areas of management and organizational behavior.
TOPICAL OUTLINE

 Introduction

 Understanding Yourself and Others

 Making and Implementing Decisions

 Communicating in Groups and Teams

 Leading, Understanding and Transforming the Organizational System

ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA

The course requirements include: (1) reading, comprehending and reflecting on reading
assignments; (2) regular attendance and participation in substantially all class sessions; (3)
completing 2 examinations; (4) completing reports and presentations.

Participation and in-class work 10 points

Midterm Exam 25 points
Presentation 10 points
Final Exam 55 points
TOTAL 100 points
Students should complete reading assignments BEFORE and attend class. Failing to complete
assigned reading will limit application and understanding of the material as well as exam scores.

Exams. Questions for exams will be from the textbook, lectures, discussion.

Presentations. Each student will be required to prepare and make oral presentations
individually or with other students.

Working in Groups. In the real world, people work with other team members, so you will be
working in groups for this class, too. The instructor will not intervene in group dynamics;
handling such dynamics is a valuable part of the learning experience. Grades for group projects
will be assigned on a 50-50 basis. 50% of each group member’s grade will be the same as every
other group member’s grade reflecting a group effort. 50% of the project grade will be assigned
based on individual effort, participation and quality.

Assignments. Details for specific assignments will be provided on line and in class according to
the course schedule at the end of the syllabus. If a student is not in class the day the work is
assigned, it is the student’s responsibility to get the assignment from a classmate. Assignments
and projects are due AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS unless otherwise indicated. Assignments and
projects must be typed/computer-generated. During the face-to-face section, work cannot be
e-mailed to the instructor unless indicated on the assignment or unless you have received
PRIOR permission from the instructor.

Late work. Work is to be submitted at the beginning of the class. If the assigned work is not
handed in at the time it is due, it will be penalized 20% for one day’s lateness, 30% for work
submitted two days late and 50% for three to five days late. No points will be given for work
submitted more than one week late. If you have an illness or problem with submission of a
specific assignment, notify the instructor and get permission for a late submission. All prior
parts must be submitted and receive instructor feedback before final work is accepted.

Attendance and Participation. Students must be “in class” each session. If a circumstance
occasionally prevents attendance, the student should notify the instructor BEFORE scheduled
class time by e-mail.

It is not enough just to be in class; students need to participate. Much class time will be spent
doing group work or in discussion. To earn points for the day, students must actively engage in
that day’s discussion.

Students must turn off all electronic devices not related to class work before beginning of class.

Quality of Work. Serious academic work is expected. Grades will be lowered if papers and
assignments are submitted with excessive grammatical or proofreading errors.

Grading Scale. Work will be graded based on this scale.

Original Grade Original Grade

(0/10) Letter Grade (0/10) Letter Grade

Letter Letter
Min Max Grade (0/4) Min Max Grade (0/4)

9.50 10.00 A+ 4.00 6.00 6.49 C+ 2.33

8.50 9.49 A 4.00 5.50 5.99 C 2.00

8.00 8.49 A- 3.67 5.00 5.49 C- 1.67

7.50 7.99 B+ 3.33 4.50 4.99 D+ 1.33

7.00 7.49 B 3.00 4.00 4.49 D 1.00

6.50 6.99 B- 2.67 0.00 3.99 F 0.00

Makeup Policy. Makeup exams will only be given under unusual circumstances and when
students get prior permission. If a student must miss the exam, the student must contact the
instructor BEFORE THE EXAM DATE with evidence of need for a makeup date. If a student does
not submit an exam by the deadline and has made no previous arrangements with the
instructor, the exam will receive 0 points. NO makeup will be allowed for in-class work or
quizzes.

Plagiarism and Cheating. Submitting the work of another person as one’s own, using AI, buying
a paper, submitting work found on the Internet or other source (free or paid) or failure to give
credit for borrowed ideas or words is considered plagiarism. Plagiarized work will receive an F
and the student will be reported to the Academic Dean. Students may not receive help on
assignments from anyone other than 1. The teacher 2. Another student in this class or a DTU
tutor.

Classroom Etiquette. Behave like business professionals. Give the instructor and your
classmates the same courtesy you would give your manager and co-workers.

1. Arrive on time to class.

2. Engage in the course. Complete reading assignments before class. Listen actively and
take notes. Participate in class discussions.

3. Turn off cell phones before coming to class.

4. Use laptops and tablets only for class-related tasks.

5. Treat everyone in class with respect; be silent unless you are participating in a class
discussion or exercise.

6. Stay for the entire class time. Tell the instructor before class if you must leave early for
an emergency.

Book Chapters

1. What Is Organizational Behavior?

2. Diversity in Organizations

3. Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

4. Emotions and Moods

5. Personality and Values

6. Perception and Individual Decision Making

7. Motivation Concepts

9. Foundations of Group Behavior

11. Communication

14. Conflict and Negotiation

16. Organizational Culture

COURSE SCHEDULE

WEEK 1 Syllabus. Sakai site.

Introduction to class. Company formation.

Understanding Yourself and Others

Chapters 1, 2, 3

WEEK 2 Chapters 4, 5, 6

MIDTERM EXAM (CHAPTERS 1-6)

WEEK 3 Chapters 7, 9, 11

GROUP PRESENTATIONS DUE

WEEK 4 Chapters 14, 16

GROUP PRESENTATIONS DUE