Organizational Behavior and Microeconomics

Course Syllabus MT302 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Credit Hours: 6

Prerequisites: MT 140

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course explores human behavior in organizations. You will examine individual behavior, attitudes, personality, values, perception, and emotions and how these affect organization outcomes. The course also examines the theories, concepts, and application of motivation as well as the importance of stress management, professional ethics, and organizational culture. You will gain an understanding and appreciation for communication processes, channels, and styles. You will also gain a set of organizational design tools.

LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this course, you should be able to:

MT302-1: Describe the impact of individual behavior on business outcomes. MT302-2: Apply personality theory within a business environment. MT302-3: Analyze theories of motivation to improve employee performance. MT302-4: Apply teamwork concepts to an organizational problem. MT302-5: Examine the role of the communication and leadership process in relationship to

employee effectiveness. MT302-6: Analyze organizational structure and culture in an organization. GEL-1.02: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original

materials in Standard English. GEL-6.02: Incorporate outside research into an original work appropriately. PC-1.2: Contribute to team goals and objectives through active participation and

collaboration.

COURSE MATERIALS

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TEXTBOOK INFORMATION

Title: Organizational Behavior Edition: 18th (2019) Author: Robbins Publisher: Pearson Book ISBN: 9780134729329 Ebook ISBN: 9780134729749

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS The following software requirements are required in this course beyond the ones listed in the catalog:

You will need a working headset with microphone for this course if your computer does not have a built-in microphone.

GRADING CRITERIA/COURSE EVALUATION Gradebook Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Total Discussion 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 300 Assignments 60 60 60 75 60 75 390 Seminar 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 150 Journal 40 40 40 40 160 Total 85 105 105 85 105 120 85 105 85 120 1000

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PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL GRADING SCALE Grade Points Percent Grade Point A 930-1000 93-100% 4.0 A- 900-929 90-92% 3.7 B+ 870-899 87-89% 3.3 B 830-869 83-86% 3.0 B- 800-829 80-82% 2.7 C+ 770-799 77-79% 2.3 C 730-769 73-76% 2.0 C- 700-729 70-72% 1.7 D+ 670-699 67-69% 1.3 D 600-669 60-66% 1.0 F 0-599 0-59% 0.0

INSTRUCTOR’S GRADING CRITERIA/TIMETABLE All course assignments submitted on time will be graded within 5 days of their due date (the Sunday of the following unit). Late work will be graded within 5 days of the submission date. Discussion Board grades will be updated each week no later than Sunday of the week following the unit’s completion.

POLICIES

Students who wish to review current policies (academic appeals, attendance/tardiness, plagiarism, etc.) should refer to the current Purdue University Global Catalog.

COURSE SPECIFIC POLICIES

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LATE POLICY You are expected to submit all assignments and projects by the end of the Unit. Students may turn in late work up to two weeks after the due date. After that, a zero will be assigned for each assignment. Ten percent of the assignment value will be deducted after the assignment is graded for each week that an assignment is late. For example, if your assignment worth 100 points is due on Tuesday and you submit it on Wednesday, 10 points will be deducted after it is graded. If you submit it two weeks late, there will be a reduction of 20% of the original assignment value after the assignment is graded. All late work must be submitted by Sunday of the last unit. No late work will be accepted after this without an Incomplete Grade approval. Certain course activities may not be eligible for late submission. These include, but are not limited to discussions, seminars, quizzes, labs, exams, and clinical activities. We know that extenuating circumstances can interfere with timely submission of your work. Be sure to tell your professor and your Education Advisor right away if you are going to be late with a submission. Your professor will determine whether an exception to the Purdue Global Late Policy is appropriate. S/he may also require you to provide documentation of the reason. If your professor determines that an extension is warranted, s/he will provide you with the expectations for your submission or assignment in writing. Extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to, personal/family member hospitalization, family member death, a severe weather event, a natural disaster, and an active military assignment that prevents internet connectivity. Computer-related

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issues, Internet connectivity, and account blocks are generally not considered extenuating circumstances.

TUTORING Tutoring and many other resources are available in the Academic Support Center section of the My Studies tab on the Purdue Global Campus home page. For writing help and APA resources, visit the Writing Center. For math help and resources, visit the Math Center. For help in business courses, visit the Business Center. For science help and resources, visit the Science Center. For technology help, webinars, and resources, visit the Technology Center. For disability help and resources, visit the Center for Disability Services.

ASSIGNMENTS Projects Projects are Assignments that require you to submit coursework to the instructor via the Dropbox. Projects are graded Assignments, whereas exercises are ungraded.

FINAL Projects/Final Exam

Most courses require a Final Project and/or Exam. In some cases, a course will include a Midterm Project or Exam.

Assignments are due Tuesday 11:59 p.m. ET in the week of their assigned unit.

ALL PROJECTS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE DROPBOX TO ENSURE CREDIT. A description of all Assignments to be completed can be found under each of the units in the course.

Honor Code – School of Business and Information Technology

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Before completing and submitting assignments, all students should be familiar with and adhere to the honor code.

SEMINARS A description of all Seminars to be held can be found under each of the units in the course. Participation in the Seminar is a very important part of this course. It is the one chance that you have each week to interact with your classmates and your instructor real-time. Seminar is a great opportunity to cover course material in a fun and dynamic forum where you can discuss what you have learned in each unit and ask questions about topics that you do not yet understand.

DISCUSSION BOARDS Discussion topics provide a forum for students to seek clarification and answer important questions about the course material. The Discussion also allows students to receive feedback from the instructor and other students in the class. A Discussion Board grade will be posted to the Gradebook for each unit using the following grading criteria.

The Discussion Board Requirement:

• Post a minimum of three posts per Discussion topic. One initial response and two replies to your classmates.

• Posting on a minimum of 3 different days, for example: Wednesday, Friday, and Monday.

• The first post must be made by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. ET.

Participating in Discussion Boards You will communicate with your professor and classmates using the Discussion Board areas. This is where you post your responses to Discussion topics and share your experiences in completing exercises and applying the content of the course.

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Participation in Discussions is required and will help determine your grade. You are expected to contribute to each of the Discussion topics in each unit. You should read all responses of other students and add your own.

During Discussions Boards, you must demonstrate not only that you understand the subject matter but also that you can apply what you have learned, analyze it, integrate it with knowledge you already have, and evaluate it critically. Your postings should be appropriate and timely contributions that add value to the Discussion.

Your instructor will provide you more detailed information about requirements and grading related to participation in Discussions.

Discussion Guidelines

To ensure your success as a contributor to Discussions and as a student in this class, we suggest the following guidelines for posting:

• Be clear about which message you are responding to. Refer to specific passages or ideas in the course or text that have sparked your interest.

• Make sure your contribution adds something new to the Discussion. A simple "I agree" may be your initial response, but think about how you can take the conversation to the next level.

• Make your posting clear and easy to follow by dividing longer messages into paragraphs.

• Address classmates by name or user name, and sign your own messages. • Feel free to pose new questions to your classmates within your own message. • Use correct spelling, capitalization, grammar, syntax, and punctuation. • If you plan to post a lengthy response, it is a good idea to type your response in Word or

Notepad™, then copy and paste it into the Discussion area. This way you will always have a record of your communication if for some reason you lose your connection to the course.

• If you have any questions on these procedures, please contact Purdue Global Student Services.

Sample Question and Answers

The following are some examples of acceptable and unacceptable responses to Discussion topics:

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Sample Topic: "The author claims that the Internet has changed teaching. How would you respond to this assertion?"

Unacceptable: "I agree."

Unacceptable: "I think the author is off her rocker on this point. I can't stand it when techies try to write about education."

Acceptable: "I agree with Becky W's basic point — that is, I think she's right that the advent of the Internet means dramatic changes in how we teach. But I think she's so concerned with whether technology is going to replace teachers that she misses an essential point. Teachers must change themselves to use the Internet effectively. The Internet will never replace teachers and it will never be a successful tool unless teachers make it one."

Acceptable: "I disagree with Becky W. The Internet has not changed teaching any more than the printing press changed teaching, or modern instructional design has changed teaching. New ideas about teaching and new technologies help us deliver good teaching more effectively. They may help us understand more fully what we're delivering. They may help us reach more students. But the essence of good teaching remains the same."

RUBRICS A rubric is a tool used by your instructor to determine your performance on assessments (Assignments, Discussions, Seminars, etc.) throughout your course. The rubric lists the criteria for the assessment on which you will be graded. You should follow the rubric so you understand exactly what is expected of you in each assignment. Following the rubric will help make sure you do not lose points unnecessarily on any graded item. The rubrics for this course are located under Course Resources > Grading Rubrics OR within the unit in which the assignment is presented.

NETIQUETTE Interactions in an online classroom are in written form. Your comfort level with expressing ideas and feelings in writing will add to your success in an online course.

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The ability to write is necessary, but you also need to understand what is considered appropriate when communicating online. The word "netiquette" is short for "Internet etiquette." Rules of netiquette have grown organically with the growth of the Internet to help users act responsibly when they access or transmit information online. As a student, you should be aware of the common rules of netiquette for the Web and employ a communication style that follows these guidelines.

• Wait to respond to a message that upsets you and be careful of what you say and how you say it.

• Be considerate. Rude or threatening language, inflammatory assertions (often referred to as "flaming"), personal attacks, and other inappropriate communication will not be tolerated.

• Never post a message that is in all capital letters — it comes across to the reader as SHOUTING! Use boldface and italics sparingly, as they can denote sarcasm.

• Keep messages short and to the point. • Always practice good grammar, punctuation, and composition. This shows that you have

taken the time to craft your response and that you respect your classmates' work. • Keep in mind that Discussion Boards are meant to be constructive exchanges. • Be respectful and treat everyone as you would want to be treated yourself. • Use spell check!

You should also review and refer to the Electronic Communications Policy contained in the most recent Purdue Global Catalog.

OTHER POLICIES Not applicable

Note: This syllabus is subject to change during this term or in future terms. This syllabus was published for course content as of 1804B..