Organizational Behavior

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

This course provides insights into key topic areas in organizational behavior, organized into three interconnected components that form the course framework: individual behavior, group dynamics, and organizational processes. These components both inform and influence one another. Within this framework, the course examines issues essential for every employee and manager, including individual values, attitudes, and behavior; motivation; group dynamics; leadership; organizational culture; and organizational design. You will gain an understanding of employee behavior and how it is shaped by individuals, groups, and organizational structures. The course also emphasizes practical applications, which will be reinforced through assignments such as case analysis, AI application for real OB situations, self-assessments, and video-based activities.

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Explain the value dimensions of assessing national cultures using Hofstede's model.

• Give specific examples of how the U.S. workplace is becoming more heterogeneous in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and age.

• Identify the stages of group development and explain the managerial responses appropriate to each stage.

• Demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal awareness by explaining different styles of conflict resolution and negotiation techniques.

• Provide an example of an ethical issue pertinent to leadership today.

• Predict how perception and attribution affect the decision-making process.

• Explain and give examples of how personality, values and motivation affect employees’ performance.

• Identify and explain the dimensions of organizational structure and culture and the steps of organizational change.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Self-Assessments, “ISeeIt”/Manager’s Hot Seat Videos, SmartBook Practice Quizzes and Exams (Optional)	0 points
AI Assignment: Applying OB Concepts in Realistic Situations	20 points
Quizzes (Best 10 of the 11; 5 points each)	50 points
Exam 1 (Mid semester)	100 points
Exam 2 (End of semester)	100 points

Total Course Points: 270

Grading Scale:

Percentage	Letter Grade
94-100	A
90-93.999	A-
86-89.999	B+
82-85.999	B
79-81.9999	B-
76-78.9999	C+
70-75.99	C
below 70	F

Attendance/Participation:

Students are expected to participate by completing all assignments, discussions, reflections, and other required course activities by the stated deadlines. Participation and timely completion of course requirements will be reflected in each student’s final course grade. NOTE: You must have your camera-on to stay on our Zoom calls.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Kinicki, A. (2021). Organizational behavior: A practical, problem-solving approach (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

You must have access to McGraw-Hill Connect system. Access can be obtained through UNCG’s First Day Program, purchase at the UNCG Bookstore with a code card, or as an e-book via Canvas. If using a used book, a new access code to Connect must be purchased separately. Connect access is required for assignments within the Connect system.