MANA 3311.001 Wednesday
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Spring 2009
COURSE NUMBER:

MANA 3311.001, Wednesday (2:00-4:40))

COURSE TITLE: Organization Behavior and Leadership
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Marilyn Young    
Office:  BUS 113 
Email:  myoung@uttyler.edu  Web page:   http://www.uttyler.edu/myoung/ 
Phone: (903) 566-7437,  FAX (903) 566-7372
REQUIRED TEXT:
  1. Organizational Behavior, 12th ed. Stephen P. Robbins and Timothy P. Judge,   Prentice Hall, 2006.
  2.    Slides and course materials
  3. Website: http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_robbins_ob_12
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An understanding of leadership and analysis of behavioral management concepts:  i.e.,
team building, conflict resolution, change management, motivation, leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational design.

PREREQUISITE:   None

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1.  KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVES OF THIS COURSE INCLUDE
                           Understand the purpose of studying organizational behavior.
                    Understand external factors which affect management of behavior.
                    Understand the history of management thought.
                    Understand the nature and changes of demographic diversity in the workplace.
                    Understand motivation theory.
                    Demonstrate knowledge of leadership theory.
                    Understand methods managers use to improve interpersonal communication.
                    Apply social sciences to the study of management.
                    Understand the role of groups and teams in management.
                    Apply management theories in solving business problems.
                    Apply critical thinking to solving management problems.
                    Discover and evaluate current management theories and practices.
                    Understand the nature of ethics in management.
                    Understand organizational culture.
                    Understand types of structures in designing an organization.
                    Improve interpersonal skills.
                    Understand global issues in organization.
                    Be familiar with the functions of management.
                    Develop managerial problem solving skills.
                    Improve oral  and written communication skills
                
2. COMPETENCIES TO BE DEMONSTRATED IN THIS COURSE INCLUDE:
1.             MANAGEMENT BASED SKILLS.
A.      Social sciences, such as psychology and sociology, to the study of management.
2.           COMMUNICATION SKILLS: describe for each of the parts how this is demonstrated
A.     WRITTEN
B.     ORAL
a.  Classroom participation.
3.             INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
A.       Team-Based Abilities – Intra-Group & Inter-Group Cooperation
B.       Leadership -Exercise, tape,and  reading
C.        Conflict Resolution--Exercise, tape, and  reading
               4.             PROBLEM SOLVING (CRITICAL THINKING): describe how this is demonstrated
A.  Case studies where students identify problems and seek solution.
               5.            ETHICAL ISSUES IN DECISION MAKING AND BEHAVIOR
                       A.  Case Studies  
                       B.   Tape
6.           PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ACHIEVEMENT:
Participation:  You are expected to come to class and give meaningful comments and participation.  You should read the chapter ahead of time in order to give proper participation.
Exams should be taken when assigned. If you have an illness, emergency, business trip, or other legitimate excuse, a makeup exam may be given.  Being unprepared or having to work is not an excuse. If you miss a tape, please go to the Library at the Circulation Desk at UT Library with the title of tape. You may check out the tape or watch it there.  Some tapes belong to me which may be borrowed and watched in an empty classroom. 
Papers will be accepted if placed under my door in, BUS 113, by 11 p.m. on the due date. One point will be deducted for each day late.  Email or fax should only be used in very special circumstances.  If you are not in class on the date due, submit assignments in advance and place under my door.  Any late assignments or those returned when one has missed the class will be kept in my office.
Absenteeism Policy.  Students are expected to attend class each time in order to obtain necessary material. A sign-up sheet will be given each day.  If your final grade is on the borderline, your attendance will be used.
in the decision.
 
CLASS MEETING:  Monday (2:00-4:40, 6:00-8:40)  

TEACHING METHOD:  Class lecture and discussion, case studies, exercises, and tapes. 

OFFICE AND TELEPHONE INFORMATION:

WEB SITE: http://www.uttyler.edu/myoung/
OFFICE: Business 113
OFFICE PHONE: (903) 566-7437
FAX : (903) 566-7372
EMAIL; UT Tyler:   myoung@uttyler.edu   (will be transferred to home to myoung323@suddenlink..net)
OFFICE HOURS:
 

Monday           1:00-2:00  5:00-6:00 (TCB 105)

Wednesday     1:00-2:00  (My office or BUS 158)

 

 

EVALUATION:  Grades are accessible through my web site.  Your ID is your 1st five numbers of student ID.  Your name should match my role.
                             This will be handed out  to you the first week of class.

    COURSE EVALUATION AND ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES:

    Course materials

    All assignments should be single spaced with double space between paragraphs, 1" margins, full justification, and 12 pt. Times roman font.

    Points
    Due Date
    Two exams and one final exam multiple choice  (100 pts. each)

     300

    Myers Briggs Temperament--Take test in ACC Lab and type summary. http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
    10
    Feb. 4

    Management book  short summary--class project--must be there

    10
    March 4
    Movie and Organizational Behavior concept--In Class   Due: http://www.uttyler.edu/myoung/documents/example_movie.htm 10 April 27
    Total  

    330

Percent of Total (330)

Grade

297 - 330

A  (90%)

264 - 296

B  (80%)

231 - 263

C  (70%)

198  - 230

D  (60%)

< 197

F (<60%)

Topics Covered:

Wednesday

Topics

Jan. 14

Organization of Class
History and Appendix A—Research Methodology and History

Jan 21
Chapter 1:  What Is Organizational Behavior 
Chapter 2:  Foundations of Individual Behavior
 
Jan. 28
Chapter 3:  Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
Chapter 4:  Personality and Values

Feb. 4

Chapter 5:  Perception and Individual Decision Making
Due:  Myers Briggs summary
Feb. 11
Chapter 6:  Motivation Concepts
Feb. 18
Review--1st Examination

Feb. 25

Exam Chapters 1-6, History
Chapter 7:  Motivation:  From Concept to Applications
 

March 4

Chapter 9:  Foundations of Group Behavior
Book Summary Due
March 11 Spring Break

March 18

Chapter 10:  Understanding Work Teams
Chapter 11: Communication

March 25

Chapter 12: Basic Approaches to Leadership
Chapter 13:  Contemporary Issues in Leadership

April 1

Chapter 14:  Power and Politics
Review for 2nd Exam

April 8
Exam (Chapters 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, & 14)
 

April 15
Chapter 15:  Conflict and Negotiation

Chapter 16:  Foundations of Organization Structure

 
April 22
Chapter 17:  Organizational Culture
Movie Summary due
April 29
Chapter 19:  Organizational Change and Stress Management and Time Management
 
Review for Final50 from Chapters  15, 16, 17, 19 & tapes

May 6

MANA 3311.001  Day   (2:45-4:45)  Final will be the following:

25 questions from Exam 1)+

25 from Exam 2) +

50 from Chapters 15, 16, 17 & 19 plus tapes

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY  STATEMENT OF ETHICS:

The ethical problems facing local, national and global business communities are an ever-increasing challenge.  It is essential the College of Business and Technology help students prepare for lives of personal integrity, responsible citizenship, and public service.  In order to accomplish these goals, both students and faculty of the College of Business and Technology at The University of Texas at Tyler will:

  •  Ensure honesty in all behavior, never cheating or knowingly giving false information.
  •  Create an atmosphere of mutual respect for all students and faculty regardless of race, creed, gender, age or religion.
  •  Develop an environment conducive to learning.
  •  Encourage and support student organizations and activities.
  •  Protect property and personal information from theft, damage and misuse.
  •  Conduct yourself in a professional manner both on and off campus.

 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY STATEMENT

 The faculty expects from its students a high level of responsibility and academic honesty.  Because the value of an academic degree depends upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the student for that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrates a high standard of individual honor in his or her scholastic work. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts or omissions related to applications for enrollment of the award of a degree, and/or the submission, as one’s own work of material that is not one’s own.  As a general rule, scholastic dishonesty involves one of the following acts:  cheating, plagiarism, collusion and/or falsifying academic records.  Students suspected of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary proceedings. University regulations require the instructor to report all suspected cases of academic dishonesty to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.  In the event disciplinary measures are imposed on the student, it becomes part of the students’ official school records.  Also, please note that the handbook obligates you to report all observed cases of academic dishonesty to the instructor.

Disability STATEMENT

If you have a disability, including a learning disability, for which you request an accommodation, please contact Ida MacDonald in the Disability Support Services office so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodation must provide documentation of his/her disability to the Disability Support Services counselor.  For more information, call or visit the Student Services Center located in the University Center, Room 111 or phone 566-7079 (TDD 565-5579).

Grade Policy

All grades beginning Spring 2007 must be a "C" or better for the University Lower Division Core, Business Field of Study, Upper Division Business Core, and Major Area. The only "D" allowed will be in General and Business Electives. If you are repeating this course for a grade replacement, you must file an intent to receive grade forgiveness with the registrar by the 12th day of class. ailure to file an intent to use grade forgiveness will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grape point average. A student will receive grade forgiveness (grade replacement) for only three (undergraduate student) or two (graduate student) course repeats during his/her career at UT Tyler. (2006-08 Catalog, p. 35)

Grade Replacement
If you are repeating this course for a grade replacement, you must file an intent to receive grade forgiveness with the registrar by the 12th day of class. Failure to file an intent to use grade forgiveness will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grape point average. A student will receive grade forgiveness (grade replacement) for only three (undergraduate student) or two (graduate student) course repeats during his/her career at UT Tyler. (2006-08 Catalog, p. 35)

Communication: The major types of formal communication between the students and instructor will be in the class.  However, email, website, and discussion on the web will also be used as reminders.  Email will be important to receive class information.   Students are encouraged to contact me by email or go into the discussion group on the web site to discuss topics with other students.  Permission must be received to have a visitor (s) in class.  No children are allowed.

Tape Recorders, Laptop Computers, and Cell Phones:  You may record the lecture with a tape recorder or laptop.  Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, and laptops.

ASSIGNMENT
 Myers Briggs Test: 
  1. Take the Myers Briggs Temperament test in the Computer Lab (ACC) lab. The site mentioned earlier is for additional information only.
     
  2. Once you have your four top letters; i.e. ENTJ ( 16 possibilities), you need to read about your personality.  There are several ways to do this:
    1.  Book, Please Understand Me, Circulation Desk at the Library
    3.  A one-page summary (single spaced) of your personality type, agreement/or disagreement, and any comments will be due on date assigned.  Must be typed.  Please fold with name on the outside. (Everything typed should be 12 pt. times Roman with 1" margins, top, bottom, left and right.  Use full justification and double space between paragraphs.Title at the top in all caps)

Video Tapes in Class:

 

    • Attitude Virus
    • Abilene Paradox (Group Effectiveness)
    • Change Management
    • Encouraging the Heart (Leadership)
    • Emotional Intelligence*
    • Fairer Sex--Gender Discrimination*
    • FISH
    • Ethics for Everyone
    • Flight of the Buffalo
    • Groupthink
    • He Says/ She Says--Gender and Communication*
    • In Search of Excellence
    • It's So Simple--Southwest Airlines
    • Max and Max--Steven Covey
    • One Minute Manager
    • On the Line (Japanese management)*
    • Positive Disciplining
    • Power of Listening
    • Pygmalion Effect
    • Resolving Conflicts
    • Self-Managing Teams*
    • Small Business Motivation*
    • Starbucks Coffee*
    • Would I Inspire Me
    • West Point Leadership
    • Whale Done

 

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