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    This document outlines a course on human behavior in organizations. The 3-unit course focuses on applying behavioral science theories to individual, group, and interpersonal dynamics in diverse workforces. Topics include personality, emotions, motivation, group effectiveness, and conflict. The course uses exercises and case studies, with the goal of helping students understand and improve productivity, quality, and organizational design. The course schedule outlines 14 weeks of topics like attitudes, decision-making, leadership, and change management. Student performance will be evaluated based on exams, assignments, projects, and attendance.

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    This document outlines a course on human behavior in organizations. The 3-unit course focuses on applying behavioral science theories to individual, group, and interpersonal dynamics in diverse workforces. Topics include personality, emotions, motivation, group effectiveness, and conflict. The course uses exercises and case studies, with the goal of helping students understand and improve productivity, quality, and organizational design. The course schedule outlines 14 weeks of topics like attitudes, decision-making, leadership, and change management. Student performance will be evaluated based on exams, assignments, projects, and attendance.

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    DR. GLORIA D. LACSON FOUNDATION COLLEGES, INC.

    Castellano, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija


    Tel No. ( 044 ) 486 – 2919 / Fax (044) 486-29-18

    Course Name PROF ELEC 2 – HUMAN BEHAVIOUR IN ORGANIZATION


    Course Credit 3 Units/ 3 Hours per week
    Course Description This course focuses on the application of behavioral science theory and
    concepts to individual, interpersonal and group processes in a diverse
    work force. Topics include personality traits, emotions, values, work
    attitudes, work motivation, organizational politics, group effectiveness
    and conflict. The course makes extensive use of individual and group
    experiential exercises and case analysis.

    Understanding human behavior at work is an essential aspect of


    successful management. Most management programs require an
    Organizational Behavior class. Organizational Behavior focuses on
    improving productivity, quality, and assisting managers to design more
    positive organizations. The course is an introduction to the interaction
    between people, structure, and environment. The course provides a
    micro-level analysis of behavior of individuals and groups within their
    organizations, and the influence of the environment on behavior
    patterns.
    Course Objectives After successfully completing this class, you will be able to:
    1. Explain orally and in writing, how personality, emotions, values,
    attitudes and perception influence behavior in organizations
    2. Apply theories and concepts of motivation to develop strategies for
    improving work performance and organizational effectiveness
    3. Apply theories and concepts from the behavioral sciences to develop
    strategies for effective teamwork
    4. Present, individually and in groups, analytical findings concerning the
    behaviors of groups

    COURSE OUTLINE
    Week 1-7 1. Overview of Class — What is Organizational
    Behavior?

    2. Emotions and Moods


    • emotional awareness, emotional
    intelligence emotional awareness scale
    • emotional intelligence group exercise
    Complete Reinforcement Exercise 1 for next week
    3. Personality and Values
    Big 5 personality traits, terminal vs. instrumental
    values, person-job fit, person-organization fit,
    assertiveness, personality, Type-A behavior scales

    • Discuss Reinforcement Exercise 1


    • Complete Reinforcement Exercise 2 to
    turn in next week
    • Discuss team roles, responsibilities and
    expectations
    • Form Research Project teams

    4. Attitudes and Job Satisfaction


    • cognitive dissonance
    • job satisfaction and Herzberg two-factor
    theory, job characteristics model.
    • Discuss Reinforcement Exercise 2
    • Create Team Contract to turn in on 9/30
    • Read Appendix on page 616

    5. Perception and Individual Decision Making


    Attribution Theory, Locus of Control, decisions in
    organizations, biases, ethical considerations in
    decision making
    • Locus of Control scale

    Week 8-13 6. Motivation


    Theories including Herzberg, Vroom, Maslow,
    McGregor, McClelland, Path-Goal, MBO, Self-
    efficacy, Equity, Expectancy.

    7. Coaching,Counseling and Mentoring


    • Lecture and exercise on coaching a problem
    employee

    8. Groups and Teams


    Differences stages of formation, conformity, group
    decision making
    • Discuss Reinforcement Exercise 3
    • Complete Reinforcement Exercise 4 to turn in
    next week

    9. Communication
    Simon’s model, active listening, supportive
    feedback
    • Receive professor’s review of the Research
    Proposal
    • Discuss Reinforcement Exercise 4

    10. Leadership in Organizations


    Trait theories, contingency theories, charismatic
    leadership, authentic ethics and true,
    empowerment through delegation
    • Complete Reinforcement Exercise 5

    Week 14-17 11. Power and Politics


    bases of power, power tactics, political behavior,
    impression management
    • Discuss Reinforcement Exercise 5

    12. Conflict and Negotiation


    conflict management styles
    • Discuss Reinforcement Exercise 6
    • Receive Take-Home Final Exam

    13. Organizational Change and Stress


    Management
    Lewin’s and Kotter’s change models, tools to assist
    organizational change
    • Team meetings

    14. Research Paper Presentations

    GRADING SYSTEM
    Written Exams 30%
    Module/ Task 60%
    Project/ Attendance 10%
    Total 100%

    REFERENCES:
    Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. P. (2013). Organizational Behavior, 15th ed. Upper Saddle River,
    NJ: Pearson Publishing. ISBN:978-0-13-283487-2. Available among other places at
    www.coursesmart.com, www.chegg.com, www.amazon.com and the CSUCI Student Bookstore

    Prepared by: Checked by:

    CHARISE S. LUMAWAG, CPA CEZARIO G. TAN, CPA


    Academic Instructor Dean, College of Accountancy

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