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What is the primary purpose of studying Organizational Behavior?
What is the primary purpose of studying Organizational Behavior?
Which of the following best describes the focus areas of Organizational Behavior?
Which of the following best describes the focus areas of Organizational Behavior?
Why are few absolutes applicable to Organizational Behavior?
Why are few absolutes applicable to Organizational Behavior?
What are the major behavioral science disciplines that contribute to Organizational Behavior?
What are the major behavioral science disciplines that contribute to Organizational Behavior?
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Which of these options is NOT a level of analysis in Organizational Behavior?
Which of these options is NOT a level of analysis in Organizational Behavior?
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What is a primary focus of the course on human behavior in organizations?
What is a primary focus of the course on human behavior in organizations?
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Which of the following is NOT a course requirement?
Which of the following is NOT a course requirement?
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What percentage of the total grade is allocated to quizzes and assignments?
What percentage of the total grade is allocated to quizzes and assignments?
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Which objective involves improving interpersonal interactions at work?
Which objective involves improving interpersonal interactions at work?
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What type of training is included in group activities for the course?
What type of training is included in group activities for the course?
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What do the course objectives aim to promote in the work environment?
What do the course objectives aim to promote in the work environment?
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Which area is NOT covered in the course content?
Which area is NOT covered in the course content?
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What is the weight of attendance in the overall grading system?
What is the weight of attendance in the overall grading system?
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Study Notes
Course Overview: Human Behavior in Organizations (BA 3)
- This course provides a comprehensive examination of human behavior in the workplace, focusing on factors influencing employee and management behavior.
- Topics include motivation, morale, leadership, participation, change management, conflict resolution, organizational structure, communication, and group dynamics.
- The course emphasizes the development of individual potential to create a positive work environment and a more humane world.
Course Requirements & Grading
- Class attendance (5%)
- Group topic presentation with written reports (25%)
- Quizzes, attendance, and class participation (20%)
- Chapter exams
- Midterm and Final exams (30%)
- Group activity participation: Movie Review, Team Building Training, Power Dressing/Etiquette Seminar (20%)
- Total grade: Quizzes and Assignments (20%), Major Exams (30%), Topic Reporting and Participation (25%), Written Report (20%), Attendance (5%)
Required Texts
- Essentials of Organizational Behavior by Stephen P. Robbins and Timothy A. Judge (11th Edition)
- Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior by Andrew J. Dubrin (4th Edition)
Course Objectives
- Manage and cope with individual differences in the workplace.
- Demonstrate improved human skills.
- Proactively foster a work environment conducive to performance and productivity.
Lesson 1 Objectives
- Define organizational behavior (OB).
- Explain the value of systematically studying OB.
- Identify the behavioral science disciplines contributing to OB.
- Explain why few absolutes apply to OB.
- Identify managerial challenges and opportunities in applying OB concepts.
- Identify the three levels of OB analysis.
Organizational Behavior (OB)
- OB studies the impact of individuals, groups, and organizational structures on behavior.
- The primary goal of OB is to improve organizational effectiveness.
OB Focal Points
- Jobs
- Absenteeism
- Turnover
- Productivity
- Human performance
- Management
Course Focus Areas
- Motivation
- Leadership behavior and power
- Interpersonal communication
- Group structures and processes
- Perceptions and attitudes
- Personality, emotions, and values
- Change processes
- Conflict and negotiation
- Work design
Assignments
- Define organizational behavior and its relevance to daily life.
- Explain why OB is a standard component of business school programs.
- Describe how the systematic study of OB improves managerial effectiveness.
- Choose a behavioral science contributing to OB and explain its managerial applications.
- Compare and contrast the three levels of OB analysis.
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Description
This quiz assesses your understanding of human behavior in workplace environments, covering topics such as motivation, leadership, and conflict resolution. Review key concepts that are essential for creating a positive organizational culture and enhancing individual potential. Prepare to demonstrate your grasp of the course material and its practical applications in real-world scenarios.
