The University Of Manitoba I. H. Asper School Of Business

COURSE OUTLINE
The University Of Manitoba
I. H. Asper School Of Business
Department Of Business Administration
Summer 2015
INSTRUCTOR:
EMAIL:
CLASS SCHEDULE:
OFFICE HOURS:
PRE-REQUISITES:
TEXTBOOK:
Anastasia Sizykh
[email protected]
May 4-27, Monday-Friday, 10:25-12:25
Location: Drake 107
by appointment only (https://aspermgmt.youcanbook.me/)
No prerequisites are required for this course.
Langton N., Robbins, S.P., & Judge, T.A. “Fundamental of
Organizational Behavior”, Fifth Canadian Edition.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Organizational behavior is one of the disciplines in management, and it refers to the study of
how humans think and behave in organizational settings, and how their affects, cognitions and
behaviors relate to organizational outcomes. Learning the concepts included in the course, such
as motivation, leadership, personality and so, will help you in your future courses related to the
life of organizations as they provide a foundation for understanding macro processes. This
introductory course is also a first step towards understanding how organizations work, so that
you could apply this knowledge in your own professional life. The course is a mixed format of
lectures, in-class activities, and assignments.
GOAL OF THE COURSE
To cover the theoretical grounds of the topics selected for the course, and learn how each of
these topics applies to the life of organizations and, hence, our own lives.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To be able to define and describe major concepts in organizational behavior after
completing the readings.
2. To integrate the learned fundamental concepts as well as apply gained knowledge to
analyze and offer a solution to the real-life issues after participating in class activities.
3. To identify, report, reflect on and evaluate issues that come up in organizations as well as
offer a solution based on knowledge acquired through the readings after completing the
term paper.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Textbook
2. Socrative (a student login/app is available on laptop, smartphone or tablet)
3. Additional materials will be uploaded on D2L prior to the class
4. Power Point slides will be uploaded on D2L after each class
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SCHEDULE
May
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Topic
Introduction into organizational behavior
Perception and personality
Work diversity: age and generational differences
Job satisfaction, commitment and performance
Decision-making and creativity
Emotions
Motivation I
Motivation II
Stress at work
Midterm
No class (Victoria Day)
Groups and teamwork
Communications
Conflict and negotiations
Power, politics, and ethics
Leadership
Organizational culture and change
National culture
Final exam
Deadline for the individual project (by 11:59 pm)
Deadline for group peer evaluations (by 11:59 pm)
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Chapter
Chapter 1
Chapter 2 (pp. 32-52)
Chapter 3 (pp. 73-76, 79-82)
Chapter 3 (pp. 89-95)
Chapter 9
No chapter
Chapter 4 (pp. 112-119)
Chapter 4 (pp. 120-148)
No chapter
Chapter 5
Chapter 6 (pp. 190-206)
Chapter 6 (pp. 208-219)
Chapter 7 (pp. 228-247)
Chapter 8
Chapter 10
Chapter 3 (pp. 76-79)
ASSESSMENT
20%
10%
10%
30%
30%
2%
Individual task (two options)
Group work
Quizzes
Midterm exam
Final exam (not comprehensive)
Bonus for participating in research project
Individual task
Option 1. Case-study “Mount Everest 1996” analysis from the standpoint of any three topics
covered during the course. More details coming up. 1200 – 1800 words, DEADLINE May 31.
Option 2. Reflection paper: show connections between any three topics covered during the
course. More details coming up. 1200 – 1800 words, DEADLINE May 31.
Group work: there will be several group exercises/case-study analyses during the course where
you will be required to work in the assigned groups. Every member of the team will be assigned
one grade for participating in discussion that is worth 25% of the group work grade. At the end
of the term, each member will be required to submit a form evaluating performance of all the
team members. These evaluations will be averaged to make up %75 of your group work mark.
Quizzes: there will a short quiz at the end of each class to test your understanding of the material
covered in the textbook and in class. The class will be administered through the platform called
Socrative. You can use your laptop, tablet or a smartphone to log into the classroom when
instructed and answer the quiz questions. Each correct answer is worth 1 point.
Midterm exam: will be administered on May 15 during your regular class hours (10:25-12:25).
You will have full two hours to complete the exam. More details coming up.
Final exam: will be administered outside of your regular class hours (May 30, 9:00-12:00). The
exam is not comprehensive. More details coming up.
Bonus mark: Some research projects conducted by faculty members and graduate students at the
Asper School of Business involve student participants. You can help contribute to research in the
Business Administration department, while earning bonus marks. As a participant, you may earn
a 2% bonus mark in this class for participating in research. There will be more details on the
dates and type of research. If you are interested in earning bonus marks and getting involved in
research, you may do so by visiting http://manitoba-Asper.sona-systems.com. If you were a
participant on this system last term, you may use your existing username and password. You can
add your classes by clicking on ‘my profile’ and choosing ‘change courses’. Choose the courses
you are enrolled in from the menu. If you are new to the research system this term, you can set
up a new username and password for yourself. From the Sona Systems page, click ‘request an
account here’ (lower left-hand corner). You can set up a username of your choice, and choose
which classes you are registered in.
Once you have signed up, check back regularly to see what studies are available. These studies
are first-come, first-serve. Some will be online (you can complete them at home at any time),
while others are held in person. Participation in these studies is voluntary. And, of course, you
always have the option not to participate at all. These studies are not required, and any marks
earned are a bonus on top of your existing grade.
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PENALTIES
Late submissions will not be accepted. In case an assignment is submitted after the due date and
time, zero points will be given for the project. Failure to submit group peer evaluation will result
in a 3-point deduction from the final grade.
GRADE DISTRIBUTION
Letter Grade
Percentage
GPA
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
D
F
90-100%
85-89%
80-84%
75-79%
70-74%
60-69%
50-59%
<50%
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.0
0
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CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to:
 Come to class prepared
 Carefully read the assigned chapter/paper prior to the class
 Ask clarifying questions prior to the class or bring them to the classroom
 Complete the required assignments
 Participate in discussions
 Come for class in time
 Behave in a respectful manner in regards to the fellow students and the instructor
 Use respectful language
 Avoid using all electronics that might distract others
 Avoid reading/watching materials unrelated to the course during the class
 Submit assignments in time
 Comply with the Academic Integrity policy. No violations will be tolerated!
Instructor is expected to:
 Come to class prepared
 Answer as many questions as possible prior to the class
 Answer questions that come up in class
 Be fluent in the class-related material
 Have all the necessary resources for in-class activities
 Come for class in time
 Schedule appointments with students to resolve issues if necessary
 Return graded assignments in time
Disruptive and rude behaviors, cell phone usage, cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Late submissions of assignments will not be accepted.
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University Email Policy
Effective September 1, 2013, the U of M will only use your university email account for official
communications, including messages from your instructors, department or faculty, academic
advisors, and other administrative offices. If you have not already been doing so, please send all
emails from your U of M email account. Remember to include your full name, student number
and faculty in all correspondence. For more information visit: http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/email_policy
Deferred Exams
Effective September 2005, the Department of Business Administration has instituted a policy
which provides ONE DATE ONLY for students who have deferred their final exams. The
deferred final exam date has been pre-set for May 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., Room TBD. This
does not apply to take home final exams. Please refer to University of Manitoba’s Policy 1305
– Exam Regulations
(http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/academic/454.htm) or the
Undergraduate Program Office for rules and regulations concerning deferred exams
Unclaimed Assignments
Pursuant to the FIPPA Review Committee’s approved recommendations as of August 15, 2007,
all unclaimed student assignments will become the property of the faculty and will be subject to
destruction six months after the completion of any given academic term.
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Academic Integrity
It is critical to the reputation of the Asper School of Business and of our degrees, that
everyone associated with our faculty behave with the highest academic integrity. As the faculty
that helps create business and government leaders, we have a special obligation to ensure that our
ethical standards are beyond reproach. Any dishonesty in our academic transactions violates this
trust. The University of Manitoba General Calendar addresses the issue of academic dishonesty
under the heading “Plagiarism and Cheating.” Specifically, acts of academic dishonesty include,
but are not limited to:
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using the exact words of a published or unpublished author without quotation marks and
without referencing the source of these words
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duplicating a table, graph or diagram, in whole or in part, without referencing the source
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paraphrasing the conceptual framework, research design, interpretation, or any other ideas
of another person, whether written or verbal (e.g., personal communications, ideas from a
verbal presentation) without referencing the source
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copying the answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment
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providing answers to another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment
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taking any unauthorized materials into an examination or term test (crib notes)
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impersonating another student or allowing another person to impersonate oneself for the
purpose of submitting academic work or writing any test or examination
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stealing or mutilating library materials
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accessing test prior to the time and date of the sitting
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changing name or answer(s) on a test after that test has been graded and returned
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submitting the same paper or portions thereof for more than one assignment, without
discussions with the instructors involved
Group Projects and Group Work
Many courses in the Asper School of Business require group projects. Students should be
aware that group projects are subject to the same rules regarding academic dishonesty. Because of
the unique nature of group projects, all group members should exercise special care to ensure that
the group project does not violate the policy on Academic Integrity. Should a violation occur,
group members are jointly accountable unless the violation can be attributed to a specific
individual(s).
Some courses, while not requiring group projects, encourage students to work together in
groups (or at least do not prohibit it) before submitting individual assignments. Students are
encouraged to discuss this issue as it relates to academic integrity with their instructor to avoid
violating this policy.
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In the Asper School of Business, all suspected cases of academic dishonesty are passed to
the Dean's office in order to ensure consistency of treatment.
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