Management
Lindner College of Business—University of Cincinnati
Fall 2015
____________________________________________________________________________ Instructor Elaine Hollensbe, Ph.D.
518 Lindner Hall Phone (513) 556-7122 (office)
E-mail elaine.hollensbe@uc.edu
Feel free to email/call with any questions or concerns during the course! Office hours 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays), or by appointment Class meeting times Tuesdays and Thursdays: 2:00-3:20 p.m.
Class location 111 Lindner Hall
Required reading Colquitt, J.A., LePine, J.A., & Wesson, M.J. 2013. Organizational Behavior. 4th ed. McGraw-Hill/Irwin. ISBN : 978-0-07-786256-5
Additional reading assignments/handouts may be given throughout the semester, and you will be responsible for these as well.
Course description In this course, you will learn and apply the principles of organizational and objectives behavior. We will examine a number of theories and concepts, and
explore how these relate to problems and issues confronting managers today. Class sessions will consist of lecture, exercises, self-assessments, and other activities designed to help you learn relevant organizational behavior theories as well as develop vital managerial skills. The course covers three different levels that examine the varied and interwoven levels of management: individuals, groups, and organizations. By the end of the course, you should be able to:
1. Articulate the key theories and ideas associated with organizational behavior and management;
2. Identify and describe appropriate behaviors for managers; and 3. Assess and develop these behaviors in yourself, as well as in the
teams and organizations of which you will be a part.
About the course I will use a variety of pedagogies in the class, including lecture, class discussion, interactive exercises, group activities, etc. Preparation and participation are two keys to success in this class. Prior to each class session, there will generally be a reading assignment and you are expected to come to class having read it. In class, we will engage in a number of learning activities throughout the semester to make the class
more interactive. You will be expected to be involved on a regular and ongoing basis. This approach will provide an environment in which you can learn more fully about yourself and others, including differences in points of view. Although there is no out-of-class group work, you will be engaged in in-class group-based activities throughout the semester. For these activities, you will be assigned to a group early in the class. Please sit with your group during each class so that we can quickly transition when it is time for group activities.
Canopy A course website has been set up in Canopy (formerly Blackboard): (Blackboard) (https://canopy.uc.edu). Canopy will be used to make course
materials available to you. I will post slides used in class, key point sheets, and other course materials, as well as grades. Canopy will
also be used to make announcements and post changes to the class. It is important to check Canopy!!
Grading Grades will be assigned based on the following weights and scale: ( 50 pts.) Miniquizzes (five @ 10 pts./miniquiz)
(100 pts.) Exam I (over first third of the course) (100 pts.) Exam II (over middle third of the course) (100 pts.) Exam III (over last third of the course) ( 50 pts.) Reflection paper I (individual self-analysis) ( 50 pts.) Reflection paper II (group analysis)
( 50 pts.) Class attendance/contribution Grading Scale: A: 465-500 pts. C: 365-384 pts. A-: 450-464 pts. C-: 350-364 pts. B+: 435-449 pts. D+: 335-349 pts. B: 415-434 pts. D: 315-334 pts. B-: 400-414 pts. D-: 300-314 pts. C+: 385-399 pts. F: < 300 pts.
Miniquizzes Six miniquizzes will be given as an incentive to keep on top of the reading. The format will be true/false and multiple choice. All
miniquizzes will be given during the last 10 minutes of class on the day which they are scheduled. Your lowest miniquiz score will be dropped from your overall grade. In other words, your miniquiz grade will be based on your five best miniquizzes out of six miniquizzes given. If you are absent or leave class on the day of a miniquiz, this is the miniquiz score that will be dropped.
Examinations Three exams will be given and will include objective and short-answer questions. The first exam will cover material from the first third of the course; the second exam will cover material from the middle third of the course; and the final exam will cover material from the final third of the course. Thus, the exams are not cumulative. Review sessions are scheduled in advance of each exam. Attendance is expected as with other classes in the course. The material covered on each exam is listed on the attached Course Schedule. Make-ups will be given only under extreme and unusual circumstances, and only if arrangements have been made in advance. In all other cases, failure to take an exam on the scheduled date and at the scheduled time will result in a score of zero (0) on the exam. Questions for the exams will be based on concepts listed on the key point sheets. A portion of the questions will be drawn from the review session and from the in-class experiential exercises/
activities/discussions in class, as well as from the relevant book chapters. Application You will be required to complete two application papers in this course. papers These papers will involve you reflecting on the in-class experiential
exercises and preparing a short (5-6 page) double-spaced typed paper. The first application paper will focus on the first two in-class experiential exercises (I and II) (see Course Schedule), and you will be expected to integrate concepts from the first half of the course. The second
application paper will focus on the last two in-class experiential exercises (III & IV) (see Course Schedule), and you will be expected to integrate concepts from the second half of the course. You will be analyzing the exercises using Kolb’s framework (discussed in class). Guidelines and a grading rubric for each application paper will be provided on the first day of class. The due date for the first application paper is Thursday,
October 13th . The second application paper is due on Thursday,
December 3rd. Late application papers will lose 10% per day. Be sure to
bring a hard copy of the paper with you to class on the day it is due. Class contribution Class contribution is a major component in this course. You are expected
to show up and read the assigned material in advance. You are also expected to participate in the in-class discussion, exercises and activities. Excused absences include my limited interpretation of "extenuating circumstances" when I have been notified in advance. Not attending will affect your learning and grade, as part of the learning comes from in- class examples, discussions and activities. Quality of contribution—not just quantity—will be assessed. PHONES are to be turned off during class. Laptops may be used only to take notes and follow slides.
Additional course policies
Withdrawal/drop. According to University policy, you must drop the course by the date stated by the UC Registrar in order for it to not to appear on your academic record. Cancelled classes. If the University cancels classes on a regularly scheduled class day,
any assignments will be due at the next regularly scheduled class. Please be sure to check Blackboard for updates to our schedule and assignments.
Incomplete. Incompletes will be given only in rare cases in which
arrangements have been made with me in advance. Otherwise, if you do not complete all course requirements, you will be assigned the letter grade corresponding to the number of points you have received.
Late papers. Any work that is turned in late will automatically lose 10% per day, starting at the time at which it was due.
No extra credit assignments or projects will be given under any circumstances in this course.
Grade appeals. If you have a concern about a grade that you receive in this class, you are invited to submit to me a written appeal within one week of receiving the grade in question. The appeal should outline your specific concerns with the grade and provide evidence supporting why the grade should be changed. I will then review your appeal and respond as quickly as possible.
Academic dishonesty. . Academic dishonesty as defined by University policy (e.g., plagiarizing, cheating, etc.), will not be tolerated in any form. As with all College of Business activities, this course will uphold the College’s high standards for ethics and professionalism. Our Values Statement specifies: “All College of Business interactions will be characterized by mutual respect and integrity, and driven by a shared desire for excellence.” These values are detailed in the Student Code of Conduct. Any violation, including academic misconduct, will be subject to the College review process, and could result in dismissal from the program.
“Two strikes policy” on academic integrity. All academic programs at the Lindner College of Business will apply a “Two Strikes Policy” regarding Academic Integrity. Any student who has been found responsible for two cases of academic misconduct may be dismissed from the College. The “Two Strikes Policy” supplements the UC Student Code of Conduct (see: http://www.uc.edu/conduct/Code_of_Conduct.html. All cases of academic misconduct (e.g., cheating, plagiarism, falsification) will be formally reported by faculty. Students will be afforded due process for allegations, as outlined in the policy. If a student is found guilty of academic misconduct in two instances, the student may be dismissed from the Lindner College of Business.
Special needs policy. If you have a disability (e.g., visual impairment, hearing impairment, physical impairment, communication disorder, and/or specific learning disability) that may influence your performance in this course, you must meet with the Disability Services Office (DSO) to arrange for reasonable accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to meet all the requirements of this course. If you require accommodations due to disability, please contact DSO at 556-6823, Campus Location: 210 University Pavilion. You will be provided an Accommodation Form indicating your accommodation needs for the semester. Please present this form to me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to ensure your accommodation needs are discussed, agreed upon, and provided.
Course Schedule (Subject to revision!)
Class Dates Topics Reading Exercises/Deliverables
Tue. 8/25 Introduction to course Syllabus Thu. 8/27 Introduction to organizational
behavior
Chapter 1
Tue. 9/1 Job performance Chapter 2
Thu. 9/3 Organizational commitment Chapter 3 MINIQUIZ 1 (over Chapter 3)
Tue. 9/8 Personality and cultural values Chapter 9 Bring completed Personal Style Inventory to class
Thu. 9/10 (continued) (continued)
Tue. 9/15 Cultural values - Application In-class experiential exercise I
Thu. 9/17 Job satisfaction; emotional intelligence
Chapter 4 Chapter 10 (pp. 318-324 only)
MINIQUIZ 2 (over Chapter 4)
Tue. 9/22 EXAM REVIEW Required class (not optional)
Thu. 9/24 MIDTERM EXAM Over the first third of course:
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, & 10 (pp. 318-324 only)
Tue. 9/29 Motivation Chapter 6
Thu. 10/1 (continued) (continued) MINIQUIZ 3 (over Chapter 6)
Tue. 10/6 Motivation - Application In-class experiential exercise II
Thu. 10/8 Stress Chapter 5
Tue. 10/13 Learning and decision making Chapter 8 APPLICATION PAPER I DUE!
Thu. 10/15 READING DAY – NO CLASS Tue. 10/20 Teams: Characteristics and
diversity
Chapter 11 Thu. 10/22 Teams: Processes and
communication
Chapter 12 MINIQUIZ 4 (over Chapter 12)
Tue. 10/27 EXAM REVIEW Required class (not optional)
Thu. 10/29 MIDTERM EXAM Over the middle third of course:
Chapters 5, 6, 8, 11, & 12
Course Schedule (continued:)
Class Dates Topics Reading Exercises/Deliverables
Tue. 11/3 Trust, justice and ethics Chapter 7 Thu. 11/5 Leadership: Power and
negotiation
Chapter 13 In-class experiential exercise III
Tue. 11/10 (continued) (continued) MINIQUIZ 5 (over Chapter 13)
Thu. 11/12 Leadership: Styles and behaviors
Chapter 14
Tue. 11/17 (continued) (continued)
Thu. 11/19 Organizational structure Chapter 15 MINIQUIZ 6 (over Chapter 15) In-class experiential exercise IV
Tue. 11/24 Organization culture Chapter 16
Thu. 11/26 THANKSGIVING - NO CLASS Rest & relax Happy Thanksgiving!
Tue. 12/1 Organizational culture (continued)
Thu. 12/3 EXAM REVIEW Required class (not optional)
APPLICATION PAPER II DUE! Tue. 12/8
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
FINAL EXAM Over the last third of course:
