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COURSE SYLLABUS
BU 301 Organizational Behavior and HR
FACULTY CONTACT INFO & OFFICE HOURS:
Instructor’s name: Cindy Atchley
Phone Number: 847-372-8725 (Note: I live in Mountain Time Zone)
Blackboard Internal Messaging: Please use the Internal Messaging System in Blackboard
DAY OFFICE HOURS (CST)
Monday 6:00pm-8:00pm CT via phone
Tuesday
Wednesday 12:00pm-1:00pm CT via Elluminate
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm CT via phone
COMMUNICATION WITH THE INSTRUCTOR:
Please use the internal messaging system in Blackboard or phone
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION:
Date: September 6 – October 25, 2011
Course Number: BU 301
Course Name: Organizational Behavior
Semester Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): BU 105 Business Principles and Management
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course examines the nature of organizational behavior through the study of group and inter-group relations, organizational design, and the structure and factors affecting organizational design. Topics include the external environment; the impact of technology, power and politics; and organizational change and development.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Describe the relationship between learning and behavior modification in an organization.
2. Discuss the theory of incentive plans.
3. Explain how learning, perception, attitudes, values, and ethics affect and influence individual’s
behavior with an organization.
4. List the basic considerations to be taken in setting up work groups.
5. Describe some techniques used to effectively manage groups.
6. Explain the relationship between intergroup behavior and performance.
7. Explain the influences that an individual has on stress and stress management.
8. Describe some strategies for resolving conflict in an organization.
9. Describe the strategies that an organization can use to plan for short-term and long-term change.
REQUIRED TEXT(S):
DuBrin, A. J. (2007). Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior 4e. Australia, Canada, Mexico,
Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States: Thomson South-Western.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
PowerPoint slides, articles, links found in Blackboard each week.
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
STUDY TIME: Different students learn at different rates. However, online students should expect to
spend about 6 hours a week (over a 7 ½ week term) for each credit hour enrolled. This would include reading, researching and writing paper, doing projects, completing exercises, studying and
reflecting on the course material, as well as the time spent on the computer participating in
discussion threads, reviewing online course materials, taking tests, and uploading and downloading
materials. The time devoted to classes scheduled for other than 7½ week terms would adjust proportionately.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: Follow detailed assignment instructions including the Research Paper.
Be sure to use APA format, proper grammar, and spelling.
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DISCUSSION BOARDS: A "threaded discussion" is a discussion forum that allows one user to begin
a discussion by entering a message that can be read by other users (original post), who can then
add their own comments in response to the original message. Other users can then add their
responses to these comments. Thus, the discussion is "threaded" as one comment leads to another
and another. Unlike chat rooms and other "real-time" interaction forums, threaded discussions do not require different users to be logged on at the same time. Instead, an individual can enter and
contribute to a threaded discussion at any time, responding to a message posted a day or even
weeks earlier.
Each week, students will have assigned discussion statements or questions. Questions will be available for students’ to post their primary posting by Sunday. Each student is required to answer
each question by initiating an original response (called a primary posting). Each original post
must be a minimum of 250 words and incorporate concepts from lectures, textbooks and
supplemental readings which should be cited at the end of the posting.
From Wednesday to Sunday, each student must post secondary responses to two or more of their
colleague's posts for each discussion question with a minimum of 150 words or more by Sunday of
each week. Secondary responses should also incorporate concepts and theory from textbook and
supplemental readings. Students are expected to log on 4 times a week. Students are encouraged to
embark on collaborative discussions in addition to the required secondary postings. The Instructor will participate in these discussions as well. Assessment is via the Threaded Discussion Rubric.
IMPORTANT: The instructor reserves the right to change a threaded discussion assignment in
advance should a current event emerge that is relevant to the course material. Any changes will be
posted in the Announcement before that week’s session begins.
CLASS PARTICIPATION:
Attendance is defined as submission of assignments, exams, or discussion board posting.
Each student is expected to log on at least 3-4 times a week. This standard is a minimum
requirement. Herzing University suggests that students participate on a daily basis during the course.
Participation is measured by a student’s contribution to the virtual classroom discussion
board. A student contribution must add value to the course. A note is determined to be of
substance by containing information that supplements, contradicts, questions, or furthers discussion on a subject area contained in the course. Notes such as “me too” and “I
agree” and other notes not related to the course are not considered substantive notes for
participation. For specific guidance students are encouraged to read the statement of
expectations and evaluation rubric posted under the Discussion heading.
Performance Expectations:
All readings and review of PPTs, lectures, and supplementary materials is to be completed
before the first day of the week.
Demonstrate dependability, initiative, time-management, and organization and
prioritization skills.
Work responsibly, either independently or with a group of their peers, in the design,
implementation, and presentation of course activities.
Resolve group communication concerns and any personal/professional disagreements that
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may impede the course and its activities.
Tardiness: Discussion forums are locked the first day of the subsequent week. Missing
the opportunity to participate in the discussion will result in 0 pts being recorded for
participation. There is no making up missed participation.
Late Discussion Posts will NOT be accepted.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Missing the opportunity to participate in the discussion will result in 0 pts
being recorded for participation. There is no making up missed participation.
Late Written Assignments will NOT be accepted – unless prior arrangements are made with the
instructor.
SUMMARY OF WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS/ASSESSMENTS:
Week 1 Sept 6-11
Readings: Chapters 1, 14, 15, Culture pdf. Discussions: Participate in Discussion according to guidelines and Meet
and Greet (first post due Thursday Sept 8)
Assignments: 1) Complete APA Style Quiz (due Sunday May 2) 2) Library Assignment Choose an Organizational Behavior topic of interest to
you (review the Table of Contents of this book and the Index for Ideas) for
your research paper. Choose a minimum of 10 scholarly (peer reviewed)
sources related to your topic of interest for utilization in your research
paper. It is recommended you print or save a copy of the sources so you can refer to them when writing your research paper. Create a reference
page in APA format listing these sources. The final research paper will
be 10 pages on the topic. You may find that you will need more than 10
sources. (For more details about this assignments writing style and format, please refer to classroom, week one Hands-on and/or Reflection Assignment) (due Sunday Sept 11)
Week 2
Sept 12-18 Readings: Chapters 2,3,4
Discussions: Participate in Discussion according to guidelines (first post due
Wednesday, Sept 14)
Assignments: View the Supporting Lesson Links to the Web or other Media section of this course. 1) Take the Garner's Multiple Intelligence's
Test and the VAK Learning Styles Inventory. 2) Take the Keirsey
Temperament Sorter, the Big Five Personality Test, and the Jung Typology
Test. 3) Write a reflection paper about your newly acquired knowledge from the readings and links as well as the new knowledge about yourself.
How does this knowledge relate to organizational behavior? How will this
new knowledge and understanding be reflected in the way you prepare
yourself professionally? (For more details about this assignments writing style and format, please refer to classroom, week two Hands-on and/or
Reflection Assignment) (due Sunday Sept 18)
Week 3 Readings: Chapters 6, 7
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Sept 19-25 Discussions: Participate in Discussion according to guidelines (first post due
Wednesday, Sept 21 )
Assignments: Write a reflection paper using the theories and principles of
motivation and incentives you have learned. You may want to do some further research on the topic. How will you use these theories
and principles apply to you professionally? (For more details about this
assignments writing style and format, please refer to classroom, week two
Hands-on and/or Reflection Assignment) (due Sunday Sept 25)
Week 4
Sept 26-Oct 2 Readings: Chapters 10, 11, self-directed work teams pdf
Discussions: Participate in Discussion according to guidelines (first post due
Wednesday, Sept 28)
Midterm Exam: Complete (due Sunday Oct 2)
Assignments: Write a reflection paper using the theories and principles of teamwork and leadership you have learned. Describe a situation when you
were on a team and also a situation in which you were in a leadership role.
How do these theories and principles of teamwork and leadership help with
your professional development. (For more details about this assignments writing style and format, please refer to classroom, week four Hands-on
and/or Reflection Assignment) (due Sunday Oct 2)
Week 5
Oct 3-9 Readings: Chapters 8, 12
Discussions: Participate in Discussion according to guidelines (first post due
Wednesday, Oct 5)
Assignments: Review the case problem: Do we Need This Blogger? p.
185-186 in your book and also the case problem: Infighting at
DaimlerChrysler on p. 281-282. Write a case analysis for ONE of these case problems and apply what you have learned. (For more details about
this assignments writing style and format, please refer to classroom, week
five Hands-on and/or Reflection Assignment) (due Sunday Oct 9)
Week 6
Oct 10-16 Readings: Chapters 5, 9, groups and decision making pdfs
Discussions: Participate in Discussion according to guidelines (first post due
Wednesday, Oct 12)
Assignments: Review the case problem: The Adam Aircraft Work
Group/Team on p. 208-209. Write a case analysis to apply what you have
learned. (For more details about this assignments writing style and format,
please refer to classroom, week six Hands-on and/or Reflection Assignment) (due Sunday, Oct 16)
Week 7
Oct 17-23 Readings: Chapters 13,16,17, change pdf
Discussions: Participate in Discussion according to guidelines (first post due
Wednesday, Oct 19)
Final Exam: Complete (due Sunday Oct 23)
Final Project: Submit (due Sunday Oct 23)
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Assignments: Read the Case Problem: Hard Charger Turned Soccer Mom
on p. 311-312 and the Case Problem: What to do about Louie? p. 404-405.
Write a case analysis on ONE of these cases to apply what you have
learned (For more details about this assignments writing style and format,
please refer to classroom, week seven Hands-on and/or Reflection Assignment) (due Sunday Oct 23)
Week 8
Oct 24-25 Readings: None
Assignments: None Discussions: None
Grade Scale
A 93% - 100%
A- 90% - 92%
B+ 87% - 89%
B 83% - 86%
B- 80% - 82%
C+ 76% - 79%
C 70% - 75%
D+ 66% - 69%
D 60% - 65%
F = < 59%
I Incomplete
Grade Summary Points Weight
Discussions 250 25%
Assignments 250 25%
Midterm Exam 150 15%
Final Exam 150 15%
Final Project 200 20%
Totals 1000 100%
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Item Percentage Due Date
Meet & Greet 0% Sept 9
Discussion 1 3.4% Sept 8/11
Assignment 1 3.4% Sept 11
Discussion 2 3.6% Sept 14/18
Assignment 2 3.6% Sept 18
Discussion 3 3.6% Sept 21/25
Assignment 3 3.6% Sept 25
Discussion 4 3.6% Sept 28/Oct 2
Assignment 4 3.6% Oct 2
Midterm 15% Oct 2
Discussion 5 3.6% Oct 5/9
Assignment 5 3.6% Oct 9
Discussion 6 3.6% Oct 12/16
Assignment 6 3.6% Oct 16
Discussion 7 3.6% Oct 19/23
Assignment 7 3.6% Oct 23
Final Exam 15% Oct 23
Final Project 20% Oct 23
Total 100%
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Grading Rubric for All Written Assignments
A: Superior Work B: Above
average C: Average
D: Below Average
F: Fails to meet
requirements
Intro Deliberate,
creates interest Gives
title/author if
needed Clear, concise
and specific thesis
statement
Adequately introduces
topic
Thesis statement
may be lacking
specificity.
Intro is too short –
does not
introduce topic
Thesis statement
is vague-
should be more
narrow
Some intro componen
ts missing
Thesis statement
is poor or unidentifia
ble
Thesis
missing Introduction
does not
introduce topic
Body:
Organization
Organized
throughout Logical, clear
sequence Completely
supports thesis
Exhibits critical thinking
Has consistent transitions
Proper in-text
citations
Well
organized Easy to
follow Thesis
could use
more support
(adequate but not
extended)
Majority of citations
are correct
Shows some
original thought
Has
several transitions
Majority of citations
are correct
Some org.
problems Some
gaps in flow
Not
enough thesis
support Shows
little
original thought
Some
transitions but lacking
Citations are both
correct
and incorrect
Difficult to
follow May jump
topics Does not
prove/support
thesis Citations
incorrect Very few
transitions
No
sequence Jumps
topics frequently
No in-text
citations No
transitions
Body:
Fluency
Uses excellent
vocabulary well Stays on
topic/meets
assignment Correct
tense/point of view
Attempts
higher level
vocabulary
with some success
Stays on topic/meet
s
assignment
Mostly
correct tense/poin
t of view
Both
higher and lower
vocabulary
Some tense/poin
t of view errors
Meets
assignment mostly,
but
occasionally strays
off topic
Vocabulary
is very basic and
incorrect
Some tense/pov
errors Attempts
but does
not succeed in
meting
assignment
Improper
word choices
Many tense
and point of view errors
Fails to meet
assignment
Body: Mechanics
Has sentence variety
Correct
spelling/punctuation
Writes in
scholarly style
Sentences correct but
lacking in
variety Few
spelling
errors Writes in
scholarly style
Some sentence
fragments
/run-ons/not
varied
Several preventabl
e spelling errors
Mix of
Many sentence
fragments
/run-ons Many
spelling
errors Majority of
writing is informal
Many mechanical
errors of all
types Writes
informally
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formal and
informal
writing
Conclusion Deliberate closing strategy
Does not
introduce new material
Paraphrases
thesis, but does not
merely repeat introduction
Adequate closing
Does not
introduce new
material
Re-states thesis in
same words, but
does not
completely repeat
introduction
Weak closing
Does not
introduce new
material
Merely repeats
introduction
Weak closing
Introduces
new material
Does not
refer to thesis
No formal closing
New
material introduced
Does not
refer to introduction
Appearance Neat, properly formatted
References in APA format
May have a few
formatting errors
References
mostly correct
Some improper
formatting References
incomplete
or incorrectly
formatted
Improper format in
most places
References
incomplete and
incorrectly formatted
Improper format
throughout No
reference
page
Discussion Threads Grading Rubric
Discussion Posting Guidelines and Discussion Threads Grading Rubric
Weekly Discussions are required: All online courses should have weekly discussion questions and all weekly discussions should be graded. All graded discussions will include feedback in the grade center, under instructors’ comments, to let students know what they did well, why they received the point total that they did, and what they can improve upon the next time. Number of posts: Students are required to post 3 posts spread at least 2 or more days. The initial post should be the answer to the main discussion question and the other secondary posts should be students’ interactions with their peers’ posts. Quality of posts: The initial and secondary posts should be meaningful and should promote further discussion. Please refer to the discussion threads grading rubric for more about the quality of posts. Due Dates:
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Post your initial post by Wednesday of the week (Thursday for Week 1 this term) and the other secondary posts by Sunday midnight of the week. No discussion will take place when the week is over. Number of words: All discussion questions should be meaningfully answered. Please refer to the grading rubric. The number of words of the initial post should be no less than 250 and the number of words in each of the secondary posts should be no less than 150. Discussion Grades: The discussion question is worth 36 points (3.6% of your final grade). 20 points are allocated to the initial post and 8 points for each of the secondary posts. NOTE: Week 1 is 34 points (20 for initial post and 7 each for secondary posts). Please refer to the Discussion Threads Grading Rubric for further information about discussion threads grading. Discussion Threads Grading Rubric
Discussion Threads Grading Rubric
The Academic Dishonesty policy will be strictly followed and non-compliance with the policy will result in consequences as outlined in that policy.
GRADE A B C D F
Quality of Initial Post Examples of fully developed posts may include one or more of the following points:
Examples of clearly defined posts may include one or more of the following points:
Examples of partially developed posts may include one or more of the following points:
Examples of posts that have not been developed may include one of the following points:
No discussion post submitted
Thorough use of key terms and concepts relevant to the discussion
Correct use of key terms and concepts relevant to the discussion
Minimal use of key terms and concepts relevant to the discussion
No knowledge of the key terms and concepts relevant to the discussion
Thoroughly incorporates textbook and other academic or professional resources
Correctly incorporates textbook and other academic or professional resources
Minimally incorporates textbook and other academic or professional resources
No use of textbook and other academic or professional resources
Real-life experiences fully relate to the discussion
Real-life experiences do not fully relate to the discussion
Real-life experiences do not relate to the discussion
No application of real-life experience
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Discussion Threads Grading Rubric
The Academic Dishonesty policy will be strictly followed and non-compliance with the policy will result in consequences as outlined in that policy.
GRADE A B C D F
Comprehensive demonstration of analytical and cognitive thinking skills
Demonstrates of analytical and cognitive thinking skills
Limited demonstration of analytical and cognitive thinking skills
No demonstration of analytical and cognitive thinking skills
Thorough use of current events
Correct use of current events
Minimal use of current events
No use of current events
Use of correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation with no errors
Use of correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation with minimal errors
Incorrect spelling, grammar, and punctuation with multiple errors
Incorrect spelling, grammar, and punctuation with many errors
Initial Post Deadline Mid-Week (e.g. Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the due date assigned by the Instructor)
One day after the due date assigned by the Instructor
Two days after the due date assigned by the instructor
Last day of the week (as defined by the Instructor)
No discussion posts submitted
Quality and Quantity of Secondary Posts
Examples of fully developed posts may include one or more of the following points:
Examples of clearly defined posts may include one or more of the following points:
Examples of partially developed posts may include one or more of the following points:
Examples of posts that have not been developed may include one of the following points:
No discussion posts submitted
Thorough use of key terms and concepts relevant to the discussion
Correct use of key terms and concepts relevant to the discussion
Minimal use of key terms and concepts relevant to the discussion
No knowledge of the key terms and concepts relevant to the discussion
Real-life experiences fully relate to the discussion
Real-life experiences do not fully relate to the discussion
Real-life experiences do not relate to the discussion
No application of real-life experience
Comprehensive demonstration of analytical and cognitive thinking skills
Demonstrates of analytical and cognitive thinking skills
Limited demonstration of analytical and cognitive thinking skills
No demonstration of analytical and cognitive thinking skills
Use of correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation with no errors
Use of correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation with minimal errors
Incorrect spelling, grammar, and punctuation with multiple errors
Incorrect spelling, grammar, and punctuation with many errors
Meets or exceeds the required number of secondary posts as defined by the Instructor; posts are spread out over at least 3 days (including day of initial post)
Meets the required number of secondary posts as defined by the Instructor; posts are spread out over 2 days
Did not post the required number of secondary posts as defined by the Instructor; posts are submitted on the same day, prior to the last day
Did not post the required number of secondary posts as defined by the Instructor; posts are submitted on the last day
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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY:
Original Work, Cheating, Plagiarism, and Paraphrasing
The Herzing University Catalog addresses academic dishonesty in general in the “Student Conduct”
section of the University catalog. Original Work Cheating, Plagiarism, and Paraphrasing are addressed in greater detail here.
When completing an assignment for a Herzing University course, students are expected to do
original work for the assignment and to not reuse work they may have done in previous courses or
other settings unless specific prior approval is granted by the instructor.
Cheating is defined as “the giving or receiving of aid (whether written, oral or otherwise) in order for a student to receive undeserved credit on class work, homework, tests or any other assignment
that is his or her own responsibility.”
Plagiarism violates the central core of Herzing University’s educational philosophy. It involves
stealing another person’s work and claiming it as one’s own. It occurs whenever one directly copies another person’s intellectual effort and integrates it into his/her class work without giving proper
credit to the author.
Paraphrasing is defined as "a restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another
form” (Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Dictionary, 1996). When one paraphrases but intentionally omits authorship of the work, this, too, is a serious violation of academic honesty.
All Herzing University students have an individual responsibility to understand what cheating,
plagiarism, and paraphrasing are. The student must also be aware that the consequences for
cheating and plagiarism, or for paraphrasing without proper attribution, are severe. Whenever you
have doubt about what constitutes cheating, plagiarism, or paraphrasing, contact your instructor. With the advent of the Internet, the potential for cheating by simply cutting and pasting information
into a paper is tempting. Be aware that these dishonest activities will not be tolerated and
instructors have access to increasingly sophisticated search engines to “test” the validity of student
work. Plagiarism, in particular, is easily traced.
Consequences and Sanctions
Herzing University will, upon finding that a student has violated its policies on Academic Dishonesty,
enact the following:
1. For the first offense the student may receive a zero on the assignment involved or a failing grade in the course. The student will be required to repeat the entire course if completion of a failed course
is needed to graduate.
2. Upon a second offense, the student may be immediately and permanently expelled from the
University.
Academic Appeal Process
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The student is directed to the “Grievance/Complaint Procedure” and “Academic Appeal for
Termination” sections of the Herzing University Catalog for information for petitioning the University
to reconsider its action.
To avoid academic dishonesty, proper references to any text and outside resources are
ALWAYS required. You should also consult the following websites and resources or APA
reference manual to comply with this requirement:
APA Overview Presentation: https://herzing.blackboard.com/modules/_199_1/APA-6th-imp.jar
Basics of APA Style: http://www.apastyle.org/
Electronic References: http://www.apastyle.org/manual/related/electronic-sources.pdf
OWL (Online Writing Laboratory): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
APA Tip Sheet: 6th Edition APA Tip Sheet
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) POLICY:
Herzing University is committed to addressing the needs of students who meet the criteria for
special accommodations. It is the University’s policy to comply fully with federal and state laws,
including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (ADA), regarding students with disabilities. Information concerning the University’s policies
and procedures related to a disability can be found in the Student Handbook and Academic Catalog.
Contact the Online Campus Student Services Department for a copy of the "Request for
Accommodation" documents should you have a need.
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