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Ob-2311-002

Faculty of Business and Information Technology

BUSI 2311U-002 Organizational Behaviour
Fall Term 2007
Tuesday 7:10pm - 10:00pm
University Pavilion UP 1500

Course Outline

Instructor

Stephen Rose
Office U5 36
Office Hours: Tuesday 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Friday 8:30am – 2:00pm

Teaching Assistant

Vera Barton
Office U5
Office Hours: Wednesday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Email Communication

Use WebCT email system for all communications related to this course.

Course Description

The goal of the course is provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of organizational behaviour. The concepts of individual perceptions and attitudes, group dynamics, motivation, communication, power and conflict are studied, as well as aspects of the organizational system such as organizational culture and change. Application to human resources management will be highlighted throughout the course. Using interactive techniques and case studies, students will have opportunities to apply organizational behaviour theories, concepts, and practices.

Textbook

Canadian Organizational Behaviour (COB) – sixth edition.
Steven L. McShane
McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited, ISBN 0-07-087694-0.

Course Grading

Hand-in assignment (1) 5%
2 Case Assignments (10 marks each). 20%
Class participation and in-class quizzes 10%
Midterm Exam 25%
Final Exam 40%

Refer to the current calendar for letter grade as respected to the percentage.

Course Schedule

Date Topics/Assignments
Sept 11
Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
 Course Outline and Overview
 Why Study Organizational Behaviour
 The Five Anchors of Organizational Behaviour

Reading Assignment:
COB: pg. 2-23
Sept 18
Individual Behaviours
 Behaviour in Organizations
 Cultural Issues
 Ethical Values

Reading Assignment:
COB: pg. 30-56...