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Organizational Behavior
MG-GY 6013 D
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Course Syllabus – Fall 2024
Monday 6:00PM-8:30PM 6 MetroTech Center Room 201
Professor: Dr. Mark A. Mishken
[email protected]
Introduction to theory, research and practice to better understand human
behavior in organizations. Topics include motivation and job satisfaction;
decision making; group dynamics; work teams; leadership; communication;
power, politics and conflict; organization culture, structure and design;
impact of technology; management of work stress; organizational change
and development; and career management. Analysis of organizational
behavior problems by self-assessments, case studies and simulations.
Course Objectives:
The objectives of this course are to:
1. Expose you to the important concepts, ideas and research findings in the
field of organizational behavior.
2. Enrich your thinking about the application of organizational behavior
research to organizations
3. Provide you with an opportunity to acquire and apply specific
organizational behavior principals to solve organizational problems.
Plan for the Course
In addition to readings, lectures and classroom discussions, this course will also
incorporate several case exercises and other assignments. Class meetings will follow
a lecture-discussion approach. Case discussions and small-group problem solving
centered upon practical dilemmas faced by managers in organizational settings will be
part of the course.
To facilitate student learning and enhance faculty-student communication, weekly
assignments and discussion questions have been developed for each topic. Since
many of the concepts and terms are sufficiently complex, pre-reading prior to the in-
class meetings will help your understanding during class time. I will not be reviewing
in class every topic covered in each chapter or in an assigned reading.
Evaluation
Final grades will be based upon the following approximate weighting.
Midterm exam 45%
Course participation 10%
Assignments and Presentations Required
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Final exam 45%
Required Textbook
The required book for this course, Organizational Behavior by Robbins, will be delivered
to you digitally. You will receive an email from "BryteWave" with the
instructions for accessing the material. The cost of the book is $41.25, which will be
added as a “book charge” to your bursar bill.
If you choose to find your course materials elsewhere, you must login here to the student
portal and opt out of the program by September 18th. If you do not opt out by this date,
you will be charged.
MG 6013 Course Outline
(Sept 9)
Introduction
- Introduction of Professors & Students
- Objectives of Course
- Syllabus & Organization of Course
- Project Requirements
(Sept 16) What is Organization Behavior
- The importance of interpersonal skills
-What managers do
-Global Implications
Reading: Chapters 1 and 2- What is Organizational
Behavior
In-Class Case: Big Data for Dummies
Self-Assessment-How Much Do You Know About
Organizational Behavior?-Complete and Bring to
class.
Managing Diversity
-What is Diversity
- Biographical Characteristics
- - Global Issues
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Reading: Chapter 2 Managing Diversity
(Sept 23) Emotions and Moods and Job Satisfaction
- - Job Satisfaction
_The difference between job satisfaction and
engagement
What are Emotions and Moods
- Emotional Labor
- Emotional Intelligence
- OB Applications of Emotions and Moods
- Global Issues
Reading: Chapters 3 and 4 - Job Satisfaction and Emotions
and Moods
Self-Assessment-What's My Emotional Intelligence
Score?, I.E.1 Complete and Bring to Class.
Self-Assessment-I.B.3-How Satisfied Am I With
My Job? Complete and bring to class.
In Class Exercise-What Factors are Most
Important to Your Job Satisfaction? See NYU
Classes
(Sept 30) Anisha Bank Survey Exercise
(Oct 7) Personality
- Linking an Individual’s Personality to the workplace
- Making Judgments about others
- Decision Making in Organizations
- Abilities
- Global Issues
Reading: Chapters 5 and 6 – Personality and Perception
Self-Assessment-IV.A.2-Am I a Deliberate Decision
Maker? Complete and bring to class.
In-Class Exercise-What Organizational Culture
Do You Prefer? See NYU Classes
Job Enrichment Questionairre Fill this out for next week, pgs 97-
101. Do not score it.
(Oct 14) NO CLASS- FALL BREAK (See Oct 15, Tuesday)
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(Oct 15, Tuesday) Motivation
-Early Theories of Motivation
-Contemporary Theories of Motivation
-Motivating by Job Design
-Employee Involvement
- Global Implications
Reading: Chapters 7 and 8-Motivation: Concepts and
Applications
Self-Assessment-IV.A.3-How Am I in My Abilities to
Succeed?
(Oct 21) Job Enrichment Presentations
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(Oct 28) Group Behavior and Teams
- Stages of Group Development
- Group Decision Making
- Differences Between Groups and Teams
- Types of Teams
- Turning Individuals into Team Players
-Global Implications
Reading: Chapters 9 and 10-Group Behavior and
Teams
Self-Assessment- IV.E.1-Do I Have a Negative Attitude
Toward Working in Groups?, Complete and bring to class.
In-Class Exercise-Wilderness Survival
Communication
- Functions of Communication
- The Communication Process
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizational Communication
- Global Implications
Reading: Chapter 11 - Communication
Self-Assessment- II.A.2-How Good are My Listening Skills
Review for Midterm
(Nov 4) MIDTERM
(Nov 11) Leadership
- What is Leadership?
- Trait Theories
- Behavioral Theories
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- Contemporary Leadership Roles
- Finding and Creating Effective Leaders
- Global Implications
Reading: Chapters 12 Leadership
Self-Assessment- II.B.1-What's My Leadership Style?
Complete and bring to class.
In-Class Exercise-How specifically might an American leader
need to adapt their leadership styles when sent to France,
Turkey, or Hong Kong?
(Nov 18) Power and Conflict
-A Definition of Power
-Bases of Power
-Power Tactics
-A Definition of Conflict
-Negotiation
-Global Implications
Reading: Chapter 13 and 14-Power and Conflict
Self-Assessment-II.C.6-What's My Negotiating Style?
(Nov 25) Organizational Structure and Culture
-What is Organizational Structure?
- What is Organizational Culture?
-Common Organizational Designs
-New Design Options
-Global Implications
Reading: Chapter 15 and 16-Organizational Structure and Culture
Self-Assessment-III.A.1-What Type of Organization
Structure Do I Prefer? Complete and bring to class.
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(Dec 2) Human Resource Policies and Practices
- Selection Practices
- Training and Development Programs
- Performance Evaluation
- Global Implications
Reading: Chapter 17-Human Resources Practices
(Dec 9)
Self-Assessment-III.B.5-Am I Well-Suited for a Career as a
Global Manager?
Organizational Change and Stress Management
- Approaches to Managing Organizational Change
- Creating a Culture for Change
- Work Stress and Its Management
- Global Implications
Reading: Chapter 18- Organizational Change and Stress
Management
Experiential Exercise-Likert’s System 4, See NYU Classes, print out and
bring to class
(Dec 16) Final
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The NYU Tandon School values an inclusive and equitable environment for all our students. I
hope to foster a sense of community in this class and consider it a place where
individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, ethnicities, national origins, gender
identities, sexual orientations, religious and political affiliations, and abilities will be
treated with respect. It is my intent that all students’ learning needs be addressed,
and that the diversity that students bring to this class be viewed as a resource,
strength and benefit. If this standard is not being upheld, please feel free to speak
with me.
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