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HRPO-2307 Organizational Behavior

TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE SYLLABUS

 

Text:  OER Online Text Delivered –

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

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  HRPO 2307 Organizational Behavior

The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts, and the integration of interdisciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences.

COURSE TYPE

 Technical

COURSE GOALS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

 End-of-Course Outcomes: Explain organizational theory as it relates to management practices, employee relations, and structure of the organization to fits its environment and operation; analyze leadership styles and determine their effectiveness in employee situations; identify methods in resolving organizational problems; describe the impact of corporate culture on employee behavior; and analyze team dynamics, team building strategies, and cultural diversity.

Learning outcomes are linked to SCANS requirements. Specific SCANS requirements are linked to the class schedule.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of organizational behavior in today's business environment by

    1. describing the purpose and importance of organizational behavior concepts and their interrelationship (1a, 1b);
    2. identifying essential skills of management and their functions (1b);
    3. demonstrating an understanding of the organizational structure, culture, and design (1b, 2a, 2c);
    4. identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas that affect people in organization (1b). 

2.  Demonstrate an understanding of attracting, retaining, and promoting a diverse workforce by

    1. discussing the value of diversity within an organization and business environments (1b);
    2. recognizing and explaining the range of individual differences possessed by workers (1a, 2a);
    3. demonstrating understanding of what motivates workers (1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2e);
    4. explaining the multiple factors that affect worker performance (1a, 1b, 2a, 2f);
    5. explaining leadership skills, styles, and qualities (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2e);
    6. identifying motivational strategies for change management (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b)

3.  Demonstrate an understanding of using teams in organizations by

    1. understanding how to work collaboratively with others on interdependent tasks (1b, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d);
    2. explaining how a team utilizes leadership in decision making and problem solving (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d);
    3. analyzing how leaders use motivational theories to improve performance (1b);
    4. identifying and analyzing the components of performance management (1a, 1b).

 

4.  Demonstrate the ability to complete an organizational behavior project by

    1. presenting proposed project idea (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e);
    2. presenting completed project to class (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e).

COURSE ASSESSMENT

 Student success is measured by a variety of assessment techniques aligned with course goals and learning outcomes. Individual faculty members are responsible for designing evaluation instruments to measure student mastery of course goals and learning outcomes and indicating the nature of such evaluation instruments in the instructor's class requirements.

STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES

 Any student with a documented disability needing academic accommodations is required to contact the Student Accessibility Resources (SAR) Office located on each campus to schedule an appointment with the Coordinator of SAR. All discussions are confidential. Because SAR accommodations may require early planning and are not provided retroactively, students are encouraged to contact SAR as early in the semester as possible. SAR is responsible for approving and coordinating all disability-related services. TCC professors will honor requests for accommodation when they are issued by SAR.

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY

 Students are responsible for adhering to the TCCD policy on scholastic dishonesty as stated in the online student handbook at www.tccd.edu.

RESOURCES

 For additional information regarding the student handbook, academic calendar, course evaluations, attendance policy, SCANS skills, Core Competencies, etc., see www.tccd.edu.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

 Weekly attendance is critical! Student attendance is an important element to the successful completion of this course. Class lecture and discussion will be centered on the course material presented from the textbook. Textbook reading is a critical element for the exam. All assignments must be typed in plain English, unless completed in class. Be sure to use proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Points will be deducted for incorrect use of those areas (grammar, spelling, and punctuation). This is a college course and thoughtful and scholarly works are expected! Assignments will be completed, when directed, online using software such as MS Word 2010 or better, Excel, PowerPoint, or later versions, etc. I will be unable to open any other version based on TCC's software capabilities. You may use the computer labs on campus to complete any assignment if they are open according to school, city, and county ordinances. Please check with the lab(s) to obtain operation hours and availability.

Exams will be composed of questions referenced from material covered in the text and in class. If you miss any exam, you will receive a zero. All exams will be announced in advanced and there will be no make-up given. Everyone must take the final exam. Please do not ask if you can be exempt. There are no exemptions.

Homework will consist of performing Discussions, Activities, Assignments, Case Studies, Current Events, Projects, etc. from the text and answering review questions or responding critically pertaining to the assignment. Specific chapters are listed in the course organizer.

Research Project will consist of students completing an interactive activity/case study.  Detailed instructions will be provided in Canvas.

Message/Email Policy

I will respond to messages via Canvas within 24-48 hours except for weekends and holidays. If you need immediate assistance, it is best to contact me via cell phone. I accept text and calls. IN ALL CORRESPONDENCE, be sure to identify yourself, course you are enrolled, including the section, state your concern, and leave a phone number that I may contact you.

Late Work Policy

Assigned due dates in this course are ultimately supporting the goal of a timely online course deployment in each academic term. Due dates should be adhered to, or you will be at risk of lowering your overall grade. Dates for assignments and exams are posted in the Course Organizer. Assignments may be completed early, but never late. Again, you may submit assignments early, but not late. It is important that you complete all assignments in a timely manner. No late work will be accepted. Extenuating circumstance must be discussed with your instructor BEFORE the occurrence. If you have an emergency and it is beyond your control, the instructor must be notified no later than 24-48 hours after the occurrence. The instructor reserves the right to determine on a case-by-case basis that the circumstance is valid and excusable. At this time special arrangements may be made. The policy is available only once during the semester. Please consult the Course Organizer in the course menu for specific details.

GRADING CRITERIA

All grades will be kept on the Canvas system. Please verify your grades are correct. You are responsible to know your grade.

Each assessment is worth a maximum:

30% - 4/4 Discussion Board 

30% - 3/4 Assignments

40% - 3/4 Exams, 1 Project 

100%

Your grade will be determined as follows:

Grade Legend A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 0-59

*** You will be asked to support your answers on all course work. Instructor reserves the right to deny credit for unsupported answers. If you are caught cheating, you will receive a zero on the assignment/exam. No questions asked.

Note: Your instructor reserves the right to make changes in this grading and completion schedule during the semester as she deems necessary.

Additional information

Make sure you have a degree plan on file with the counseling office. You may be eligible to earn certificates in your field of study before completing your degree plan! Talk to your instructor for guidance and advice. Please petition for graduation early if you are graduating this semester.

Contact information

If you have any questions regarding this class, contact your instructor immediately. If you cannot get through to your instructor, you may try to contact the Business Programs Department Chair, Dr. Regina Cannon at 817-515-3692, or via email at regina.cannon@tccd.edu. Any other emergencies while on campus, contact the police department at (817) 515-8911.

The Syllabus and Course Organizer will provide you with important information on our course.

HRPO 2307.86004 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR SYLLABUS-Fall 2021 - 8 -Week-1.pdf

HRPO 2307.86004 Course Organizer Organizational Behavior FALL 2021 - 8-WEEK.pdf 

 

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