Course Syllabus

Course Description:

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The translation of organizational behavior theory and research to practices for creating productive organizations that are great workplaces. Students examine behavior at the individual, group and organizational level to explain, predict and change behavior at work.

Student Learning Outcomes:

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Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Identify principles and challenges related to organizational behavior at the levels of

  individual, team and organization.

• Utilize organizational behavior theories, frameworks, principles and tactics to prevent OB problems and, when problems are identified, create alternatives to address them by applying critical thinking skills.

• Evaluate the benefits and challenges of alternatives to achieve high performance at the

  individual, team and organizational levels.

• Make recommendations to improve individual, team, or organization performance.

• Create a plan to improve their own personal leadership skills.

Course Content:

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Textbook:

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OpenStax Organizational Behavior, by J. Stewart Black, Richard Steers, Jason Lambert, Laura M. Leduc, Eva Hartmann, David S. Bright, et al

The textbook is freely available in digital formats, and print versions can be purchased for a low price.  Access the text in all its formats by going to https://openstax.org/details/books/organizational-behavior 

ISBN: 978-1-947172-71-5

Important Notes:

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• Any student needing accommodations should inform the instructor. Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) [link to your college's DSPS website] early so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. All information will remain confidential.
• Academic dishonesty and plagiarism will result in a failing grade on the assignment. Using someone else's ideas or phrasing and representing those ideas or phrasing as our own, either on purpose or through carelessness, is a serious offense known as plagiarism. Please see the YourCollegeName handbook for policies regarding plagiarism, harassment, etc. [link to your college's academic honesty policies]
• Any students with food insecurities or who need other support should contact their campus support services or visit the campus food pantry if available.