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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