Instructor: William Hanna

Cell Phone: 219-242-1389

E-mail: wphanna@comcast.net

Office Hours: Appointment upon request

Course Location: Merrillville

Course Time: Thursday Nights, 6:00 to 10:00 P.M.

Course Description: The Organizational Behavior Module develops the framework for understanding individual and group behaviors, and social processes that impact the achievement of organizational goals. The course focuses on providing a theoretical grounding and practical individual/group experiences that will form the core for learning about behavior within organizations. Included are the topics of individual differences, values, decision-making, conflict, politics, and team dynamics. Additionally, Organizational Behavior focuses on providing a practical approach to more complex issues. Various leadership theories will be explored and individuals will have an opportunity to explore their own leadership style. Lastly, diagnosis of organization problems and change management will provide an opportunity to synthesize this learning.

Prerequisites: Enrolled in the Organization Management Program

Textbooks: Organizational Behavior, Kreitner and Kinicki, 7th Edition, (2006)

Winning, Welch (2005)

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. Please be aware that your paper may be submitted for examination for plagiarism to Turnitin.com, a plagiarism-check Internet Company with which the college has contracted.

Please Note: Modifications to this syllabus may be made to meet the needs of this specific class.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

Please see the Degree Completion Program’s Student Handbook for withdrawal policy. All withdrawals are completed through the Degree Completion Academic Advisor’s office.

Class Policy on Attendance:

It is a serious matter when a student misses even one session due to the accelerated format of the program. If the student misses more than one session, the student is required to withdraw form the module by contacting the Academic Advisor and their instructor. Notice if a student misses one class the student will be forced to withdraw, if he or she is late for any other class during the five-week duration of the course. No student can miss more that four hours of scheduled course time.

Class Policy For Assignments:

· Reading assignments must be completed before attendance in class

· All students are expected to participate in class discussion

· Homework assignments that are turned in late will have a grade deduction of one letter grade

Course Objectives:

¨ Be able to analyze the requirements of the modern workplace in the 21^st century—one that is filled with uncertainty, impacted by rapidly developing technologies, and distinguished by continuous evolution and change— and illustrate what behaviors effective individuals demonstrate to produce excellent results.

¨ Given that workforces are becoming more diverse, valuing and managing these differences is becoming increasingly important to enhance organizational effectiveness and provide for individual development. Show through experiential activities how values and differences impact individuals and groups at a basic level.

¨ Given a need to develop individuals, including self, demonstrate how organizational theories impact workplace decisions. Utilize exercises and self-assessment tools to demonstrate their impact.

¨ Given that groups of various kinds are becoming increasingly prominent (as organizations rightsize with the objectives of becoming smaller with flatter structures and more flexible operations), it is essential that the nature and social processes of groups be understood. Examine how the best organizations mobilize groups (i.e. self-directed teams, quality groups, etc.) to help them produce results.

¨ Demonstrate how individuals help team members develop an understanding of and deal with difficult issues such as power, politics, conflict, and empowerment. Show that a good manager sees the places where there exists common ground and reinforces high performance using power, politics, and empowerment as tools.

¨ Given the extensive use of self-assessment instruments and psychological inventories to measure traits and other characteristics in organizations, conduct an analysis utilizing one of these instruments (i.e. Kiersy-Bates, Meyers-Briggs, Jung’s Cognitive Styles, Thomas Kilmann, etc.). Evaluate the value and usefulness of these tools.

¨ Given that excellent leadership is a key element to the success of any venture. Utilize theories and models to develop an understanding of the underpinnings of leadership. Explore how individual leadership occurs and how multiple level or group leadership can evolve.

¨ Given that there are many leadership styles. Examine various styles and behaviors that impact leadership. Individuals in the group will be encouraged to explore facets of their own leadership style. Measures and instruments will used to begin this process. The uses for and value of instruments in an organizational setting will also be evaluated.

¨ Given that culture is a part of our environment and organizational culture can impact the success of operational efforts, demonstrate the observable aspects of culture. Structure and design can also provide insight into the effectiveness of organizations. Individuals will learn by observing and collecting data on the corporate culture and structure of companies they work for.

¨ Be able to understand models of change, both planned and unplanned change. Resistance to change will be examined and the role it plays.

Assessment:

5 O.B. Text quizzes @ 50 points each 250 points

Participation (10 points per night) 50 points

“Winning” presentation & test 100 points

Total points 400 points

Grading Scale:

A = 360 to 400 B= 320 to 359 C= 280 to 319

D = 240 to 279 F = under 240 points

Group Presentations: Over the 5 weeks we will be reviewing the enlightening, best selling management book Winning. Assignment of group presentations will be made on Week #1.

Class Participation: Attendance at all five classes is expected due to the short nature of the course. Any absence will result in a 10 point deduction from the Class Participation portion of your grade.

Weekly Assignments

Week One Read Chapters One, Two, Three and Four in O.B. text

Quiz #1 – Chapters 1-4

Assign Winning presentations (in class)

Week Two Read Chapters Five, Six, Seven, Eight and Nine in O.B. text

Complete Quiz #2 (take-home) – turn in at beginning of class

Week Three Read Chapters Ten, Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen in O.B. text

Quiz #3 – Chapters 10-13

Week Four Read Chapters Fourteen, Fifteen and Sixteen in O.B. text

Complete Quiz #4 (take-home) – turn in at beginning of class

Week Five Read Chapters Seventeen and Eighteen in O.B. text

Quiz #5 – Chapters 17-18

Make Winning group presentations

Take Winning quiz (in-class)