Faculty Contact Information:
MGMT 511 Term 3 31Jan/01 Feb; 14/15 Feb; 28,29 Feb; 13,14 Mar
Jane McHan, Ph.D.
DSN phone: 370-6762, ext. 368
email: jmchan@ed.umuc.edu | |
Consultation:
| 30 minutes before class and by appointment | |
Required Texts and Readings:
Text used exclusively in this course--
Robbins, S.R. 2003. Organizational behavior (10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Texts used in multiple courses --
Ott, J.S., Parkes, S.J. & Simpson, R.B. 2003. Classic readings in organizational behavior (3rd ed.). Toronto, Ontario: Thomson Wadsworth.
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington DC:Author. | |
Supplementary Readings:
1.) http://www.apa.org
Title:American Psychological Association
Description: American Psychological Association: This URL is of value to both majors and non majors. This is the psychological professional organization with the largest number of members in the U.S. It has a clinical psychological bent and you will find current psychology news items as well as applied helpful mental health news. One of the divisions is organizational psychology.
2.) http://www.bentley.edu
Title: Bentley College web site
Description: Check this web site to review articles re: ethics in business. After clicking on the site, type in ethics at the "search" box. Note also that there are good links for other business topics.
3.) http://www.wizardrealm.com/tests/personality.html
Title: Wizard Realm tests
Description: Personality tests that are examples of tests used in business organizations
4.) http://www.ed.umuc.edu/library
Title: Information and Library Services
Description: This site has information regarding plagiarism, writing assistance, and access to the University of Maryland System library data bases. | |
Recommended Journals:
| A variety of full-text, online, free-of-charge and pay-per-view academic journals are listed on the PA Webboard (http://webboard.ed.umuc.edu/~pa). The Journal of Organizational Behavior is especially useful in this course. | |
Course Description:
| Prerequisite: Undergraduate principles of management or permission of the program director. Presents basic concepts of formal organizations. Students become acquainted with the major conceptual models that purport to explain organizational behavior, acquire an understanding of the methods used to study organizations, and analyze research that has been produced. While the emphasis is placed on critical analysis of literature that deals with "what is," attention is given to views about "what should be" in order for people to derive maximum satisfaction and other benefits from organizational activity. | |
Course Goals:
As one of three foundations courses in the MPA program, a requirement for the Certificate in Public Management, and an elective in the MIS program, this course introduces and analyzes major theories of organizational behavior and the ways in which theses theories inform management of organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Particular attention is given to theories focusing on:
- Individual and group behavior in relation to each other and larger organizations
- Leadership styles, principles and contingencies
- Motivation and Reward Systems Values,
- Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
- Organizational Communication
- Organizational Culture
- Organizational Development and Change
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Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to:
- Analyze case material, web sites, public law, and research articles related to organizational behavior and organizational change
- Investigate the relationship between historical and current issues in organizational behavior
- Utilize electronic resources to find primary source documents, data, statements on best practices and research articles related to issues in organizational behavior and organizational change
- Develop and present written and oral arguments, case studies, and/or research papers on current issues in organizational behavior that make reference to and build on factual and expert information.
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Grading Information:
Grades for this course will be assigned as follows:
Case Study: 2 Case studies 15 points each....30 points
Term paper/project:...................................20 points
Mid Term exam:.........................................20 points
Final Exam:...............................................20 points
Participation:............................................10 points
Please note that Bowie State University does not use "D" for graduate students. The grade F(a) is used to designate academic failure. F(n) is used to designate failure for non-completion. Grades of Incomplete or Withdrawal are governed by UMUC-Europe policies. For further details, please refer to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog. Hard copies of the catalog are available in your local Education Center. | |
Course Requirements:
| Graduate school at the masters level focuses on helping students obtain the education needed for success as professionals in their chosen fields. Thus, UMUC-Europe Graduate Programs and Bowie State University share the common goals of promoting excellence in academic scholarship through thoughtful inquiry and the skillful application of knowledge and theory for the betterment of society. | |
Description of Course Requirements:
Participate in classroom discussions: You are expected to come to class prepared to engage in all discussions in a professional and informed manner. Usually this requires two to three hours of additional for every hour of a face-to-face class. Plan on committing approximately 150 hours over the duration of this course to producing professional level deliverables.
Orally/visually present prepared material: You are required to present your research in a professional manner. In a face-to-face course, this typically means an oral presentation accompanied by appropriate visual material.
I. Case Studies: Two case studies will be assigned as homework for analysis, presentation in class, and participation in discussion. Specifically, one should define the problem(s), outline solutions with references to theoretical perspectives, design the implementation plans, state the rationale for the plans, and possible evaluation strategies.
II. Term paper: Select a topic from current (within the past year) news, or from personal knowledge and/or observation that describes behavior adversely affecting the goals of an organization. Topic selection is due 5 February and with the approval of the lecturer. A detailed set of guidelines for researching and preparing the paper will be available the first day of class. The paper should be 7-10 pages in length. Grammar, spelling, punctuation and writing skills will be assessed as part of the grade. See Criteria for Grading Writing below.
III. EXAMS: Exams are a mixture of objective and essay questions. Material includes information from the texts, the readings, lecture, films and homework assignments.
IV. Plagiarism tutorial: Homework due 01 February: Access http://www.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/ewp_writing center/modules/plagiarism/start.html b. Click on the How to Avoid plagiarism module. c. work through the tutorial (approximately 20 minutes) d. Complete the short quiz at the end of the module. e. print your certificate and bring the certificate to class.
Click on this URL to read and review "How to Avoid plagiarism: http://umuc.edu/distance/odell/cip/vail/home.html
UMUC subscribes to TurnItIn.com. Papers will be checked for plagiarism.
V. Writing assignments: Effective communication is of paramount importance in organizations. Effective communication includes good writing standards. The following
standards will be used to grade all writing assignments:
Grade of A
An A paper is characterized by outstanding informative writing marked by superior readability and competent handling of content. These traits are demonstrated in the following ways:
-The substance and organization follow a clear, logical sequence that makes the information easily accessible to the reader.
-The purpose is clearly expressed, and the selected details of the assignment reflect this purpose.
-The audience is accommodated throughout the assignment as reflected in effective communication and style.
-Words are chosen and sentences are constructed to make the information understandable.
-The grammar, mechanics, and format are flawless.
Grade of B
A B paper is characterized by distinguished writing that successfully fulfills the requirements but contains one of the following weaknesses:
-Although the writing is essentially well organized, the audience analysis, the statement of purpose, or the handling of the content is flawed.
-Although sentences are grammatically correct, their structure or length or both sometimes cause readers to work unnecessarily hard.
-Ambiguous or vague wording hinders precise communication.
-A small lapse in audience accommodation causes reader distraction.
-Grammar, mechanics, and format flaws interfere with reading and comprehension.
Grade of C
A C paper is characterized by satisfactory writing that is generally effective but contains any one of the following weaknesses:
-Although satisfactorily written, the body of the assignment is not clearly organized, or some material is not clearly explained; the audience and purpose are not clear.
-Sentences, although they are grammatically correct, often make information difficult to extract; editing key words or converting nouns to verbs could solve such problems.
-Wording interferes with readability, but the reader can still glean the meaning; rereading is often required.
-Repeated grammar, mechanics, or format errors mar the paper.
Grade of D
A D paper struggles to communicate information and contains weak writing. In a professional working environment, such writing would be considered incompetent because it suffers from any one of the following problems:
-Any two of the problems listed under a C paper.
-Minimal evidence of audience accommodation.
-Serious wording problems, such as garbled wording, gives the reader repeated and serious difficulties in understanding.
-Serious sentence problems, such as run-on sentences and comma splices, damage the readability.
-Grammar, spelling, or format problems create frequent obstacles to understanding.
Grade of F
A failing grade on a writing assignment usually means that your paper contains any two problems from the list for a D paper. Plagiarism also results in a failing grade.
***From: UMUC Writing Guidelines http://www.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/ewp_writingcenter/writinggde/chapter7/chapter7-07.shtml
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Course Schedule:
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Weekend I: 31 Jan, 01 Feb.
Saturday 31 January: Introduction; Individual Level; Values, Attitude, & Personality Variables
Robbins: Ch1-4 ; OPS: pp 1-30, Ch. 10,40
Sunday 01 February: Motivation, Emotion, Introduction to Group Level dynamics
Robbins: Ch 5-7 ; OPS: Ch.11,13,14,15
Weekend II: 14,15 Feb.
Saturday 14 February Group Behavior
Robbins: Ch 8, 9,10;
OPS: Ch 18,19
Sunday 15 February *Morning: Midterm Exam-Ch: 1-8 (Robbins); OPS:Ch.10,11,13,14,15,40
Leadership
Robbins: Ch. 11,12 OPS: 4,28
Weekend III: 28,29 Feb
Saturday 28 February Power; Conflict
Robbins: Ch 13,14; OPS: 32,38
Power Simulation
Sunday 29 February Organizational Structure, Diversity in the Workplace
Robbins: Ch 15,16; OPS 21. D. Tannen case study
Presentations
Weekend IV:
Saturday 13 March Human Resources, The Milieu of the Organizations, Change and Stress Robbins: Ch. 17,18,19; OPS 39
Read: Dutton et al. Leading in Time of Trauma. Harvard Business Review, January, 2002.
Read: Johnson, S. (1998).Who Moved My Cheese. Putman & Sons.
Presentations
Sunday 14 March *Morning: Final Exam
Presentations
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Academic Policies:
Please refer to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog for information on the following:
Academic Integrity
Course Load
Exception to Policy
Grade Appeal Process
Make-up Examinations
Nondiscrimination
Students with Disabilities
Hard copies of the catalog are available at your local Education Center. | |
Faculty Bio:
| Dr. McHan initially joined the European Division as a faculty member in 1986 and then served as Coordinator, Faculty Evaluation and Assistance. After a year as Dean of Franklin College Switzerland, she returned to UMUC as the Area Director, Central Germany in 1989. She earned the M.S. in general psychology from the University of Memphis, and the Ph.D. in experimental social psychology from Tulane University. She also earned the MPH in international mental health from Harvard University. She has been on the faculties of the American University of Beirut and the Medical College of King Saud University at Riyadh. Dr. McHan also held appointments for post-doctoral work at Harvard University and was an Associate at the Center for International Affairs. She currently serves as Academic Director, Social Science at UMUC-Europe. Areas of special interest include conflict resolution, violence against women and children, and diversity in the workplace. | |