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Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

Faculty of Business Administration | University of Regina BUS 260-004/034 Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. ED619

INSTRUCTOR

Sandra Steen E-mail: sandra.steen@uregina.ca Faculty of Business Administration Office Hours: TBD OVERVIEW This course introduces various concepts and tools that will assist you to understand individual and group behaviour, the structure and design of organizations, and how to improve organizational effectiveness. Topics include: roles of the manager, goals, environment, structure/design, motivation, leadership, individual and group decision-making, team dynamics, and conflict. LEARNING OUTCOMES & OVERALL OBJECTIVES § Introduce the fundamental concepts and theories of Organizational Behaviour (OB)

important to the effectiveness of organizations. § Provide an introduction to the content knowledge of OB as a basis for further learning

and application. § Enable you to identify the ways in which various OB theories can be used to assist

organizations, teams, and individuals enhance their effectiveness. § Enhance your teamwork skills through group exercises and in-class engagement. RESOURCES Textbook: McShane, Steven L., Steen, Sandra L., & Tasa, Kevin (2015). Canadian Organizational Behaviour (9th edition). Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson.

Alternative versions of the textbook are available at lower cost (e.g. e-book, rentals). Other textbooks, or used old editions sometimes cover material differently. You will be expected to know the material as it is taught in class and provided in the current edition of the textbook. UR Courses: UR Courses will be extensively used for class announcements, lecture slides, supplementary materials, electronic submission of assignments, and posting of grades.

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EVALUATION

1. MID-TERM EXAM § The format for the Mid-Term Exam will be discussed in class. § If you miss the Mid-Term Exam for any reason an individual alternate assignment will be

provided. o Due date for the alternate assignment is November 16, 2017 and is subject to a

20% per day penalty for any late submissions. 2. TEAM ASSIGNMENT (Experiential/Interactive) § You will pick your own teams (5 – 7 per team). Maximum 12 teams. This assignment is

intended to encourage you to take a leadership role in the classroom by preparing for and facilitating an experiential/interactive exercise that relates to one specific Organizational Behaviour topic.

§ Grading criteria and additional information about the assignment will be posted in UR Courses.

3. TAKE-HOME FINAL EXAM § Based on the readings in the textbook, assigned readings, videos, exercises, and/or

discussions. The comprehensive final exam will cover Chapters 1-15. Format for the final exam will be provided later in the semester.

§ Note Examination Policy: Anyone who does NOT electronically submit their completed Final Exam in UR Courses by the due date/time will be given a grade of “NP” in the class.

§ The Final Exam will be posted in UR Courses on or before December 8, 2017 @ 7 p.m. § Due Date: December 13, 2017 @ 10:00 p.m. EVALUATION

Mid-Term Exam 30%

Team Assignment 30%

Final Exam 40%

Total 100%

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PREPARATION & INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS § This course is language heavy from both a teaching and assessment perspective.

During many of the classes, we will spend time in group and/or class discussion and/or working in groups or on in-class application of course content.

§ I follow the textbook closely; it serves as a helpful resource. § You will benefit significantly from reading the assigned chapter before class. • If you miss a class, it is up to you to get notes, assigned activities, etc. from another

participant in the class. RESEARCH PARTICIPATION § Up to 2% bonus marks can be earned by participating in research studies in the

Faculty of Business Administration, however, availability of these opportunities cannot be guaranteed.

SPECIAL NEEDS Any student with a disability, injury, or illness who feels they may need academic accommodation should discuss this with me after contacting the Centre for Student Accessibility, located in Riddell Centre 251, phone 306.585.4631, email accessibility@uregina.ca ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 1. Work that you submit for individual grading must be your own individual work, and

not work you did with anyone else. 2. References must be provided for any ideas that are not your own original thought—

this includes both paraphrases and direct quotes from an external source. 3. Plagiarism is a serious academic offense regardless of whether it was committed

intentionally or due to carelessness. 4. Note University Calendar (Sect. 10.5.4): “Students enrolled in Business courses at

the University of Regina are expected to adhere rigorously to principles of intellectual integrity. Plagiarism is a form of intellectual dishonesty in which another person’s work is presented as one’s own. Plagiarism or cheating on examinations/assignments is a serious offence that may result in a zero grade on an assignment, a failing grade in a course, or expulsion from the University.”

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BUS 260-004/034 – INTRODUCTION TO OB – TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

DATE TOPIC ADVANCE READING Sept 7 & 12

Introduction to Organizational Behaviour Chapter 1

Sept 14 & 19

Individual Behaviour, Personality, & Values Chapter 2

Sept 21 & 26

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations Chapter 3

Sept 28 Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, & Stress Chapter 4 Oct 3 Foundations of Employee Motivation Chapter 5 Oct 5 Applied Performance Practices Chapter 6 Oct 10 & 12

Decision Making & Creativity Chapter 7

Oct 17 Mid-Term Exam (Chapters 1-7) Oct 19 & 24

Team Dynamics

Chapter 8

Oct 26 & 31

Communicating in Teams & Organizations § Team Presentations 1 & 2 – Oct 31

Chapter 9

Nov 2 & 7 Power & Influence in the Workplace § Team Presentations 3 & 4 – Nov 2

Chapter 10

Nov 9 & 14 Conflict & Negotiation in the Workplace § Team Presentations 5 & 6 – Nov 9

Chapter 11

Nov 16 & 21

Leadership in Organizational Settings § Team Presentations 7 & 18 – Nov 16 § Team Presentations 9 & 10 – Nov 21

Chapter 12

Nov 23 Designing Organizational Structures Chapter 13

Nov 28 Organizational Culture Chapter 14 Nov 30 Organizational Change Chapter 15 Dec 5 Wrap-Up Dec 13 Take-Home Final Exam Due 10 p.m.

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