BUSI 339 Outline

THE KING'S UNIVERSITY

TERM:

2021-22 Fall

COURSE NUMBER:

BUSI 339

COURSE TITLE:

Organizational Behaviour and Management

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

Dr Elden Wiebe

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3 (hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will examine the relationship between human behaviour, managerial practices, and organizational outcomes. Theoretical and practical aspects of organizational behaviour will be explored from both micro and macro perspectives. Topics covered include self-awareness, perceptions and emotions, motivation, group dynamics, leadership, power and conflict, organizational structure and culture, decision-making, and organizational change. The overall objective of this course is to enable students to develop the foundational skills necessary to be an effective employee as well as manager

Prerequisites: BUSI 200

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Neubert, M., Dyck, B., Waller, M.J., and Medcof, T., Organizational Behavior, Canadian Edition (Binder version). 1st Canadian Edition; 2016 ISBN: 9781119194323, Mandatory, Essential to Pass the Course

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Participation	10%
Chapter tests (3)	33%
Major Research Project	40%
Final Exam	17%

	100%

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To compare and contrast conventional and sustainable organizational behaviour and management practices, including their assumptions and values
To become aware of key theories and frameworks regarding management and organizational behaviour
To apply these various theories and frameworks in analyzing and solving organizational behaviour and management phenomena
To grow in self-understanding, and hence to be better prepared to participate well in and through organizations
To develop critical thinking with respect to the practice of management in order to facilitate the development of the student’s own management approach

COURSE OUTLINE:

Introduction
People First
Leading Groups and Teams
Exploring the Landscape of OB
Understanding Individual Attributes
Considering Individual States
Motivating Individuals
Making Decisions
Leading Self
Understanding Relationships
Leading Others
Communicating with Purpose
Presenting the Major Project

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.