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Course Description This course discusses managerial competence in understanding the human output of organizations from the viewpoints of individual, group, and organizational systems levels. Emphasis is given to assessing one’s personality and values and to applying course material to one’s work environment. (Formerly BUSI 500)
Requisites Prerequisites
ACCT 511 or BMAL 590 or BUSI 561 or Bus Cmn Pro Cpnt/27hr BUSI Req with a score of 3
Rationale Without wise application of organizational behavior, no manager can consistently manage effectively or efficiently. Such knowledge and ability is foundational to the Master of Business Administration program. It should also be anticipated that many of the topics presented in this course will be studied in much greater depth in subsequent courses. It is presupposed that those who know organizational behavior best are those who first understand their behavior individually, in teams, and in organizational structures. This course does not utilize groups; it focuses on the student individually.
Measurable Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. A. Discuss various frames of organizational behavior, including political, structural, and human resource systems. B. Examine the impact of individual behavior on organizations. C. Explain various aspects of group dynamics including communication, conflict, negotiation, contemporary issues, and politics. D. Relate insights gained through self-assessment to organizational behavior and management. E. Argue for the relevance of biblical truths to organizational behavior issues and concepts.
Course Resources Required Resource Purchases
Kinicki, A., & Fugate, M. (2020). Organizational behavior: A practical, problem-solving approach plus Connect. McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9781260075076. (This required resource has been provided in this course as an e-book). However, if the student prefers a physical copy of the book, he or she may purchase it through the Liberty University Online bookstore (https://bncvirtual.com/liberty), BNC Virtual. The purchase of the physical copy of the textbook is optional.
Online · School of Business · Graduate Business
Organizational Behavior BMAL-500 Fall B 2021 Section B04 08/23/2021 to 10/15/2021 Modified 08/12/2021
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https://liberty.campusconcourse.com/#content
https://bncvirtual.com/liberty
Kroeger, O., Thuesen, J. M., & Rutledge, H. (2002). Type talk at work: How the 16 personality types determine your success on the job (Revised and Updated ed.). New York, NY: Dell Publishing. ISBN: 9780440509288.
Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these resources.
Recommended Resource Purchase
American Psychological Association. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (Current ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Additional Materials for Learning
A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Canvas recommended browsers (https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-are-the-browser-and-
computer-requirements-for-Canvas/ta-p/66) D. Microsoft Word
Course Assignments
Textbook readings and lecture presentations Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (4) Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 500–750 words and must include at least 4 scholarly sources and citations in current APA format. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to at least 2 other classmates’ threads, and each reply must contain at least 2 scholarly sources and citations in current APA format. Each reply must be 200–250 words and must include an analysis of the classmate’s thread. If possible, the student must base the analysis on any experience from his/her own professional career. Replies must also integrate the assigned module/week’s required reading in a logical and relevant manner. Acceptable sources include peer-reviewed articles, at least 1 Scripture passage, and the textbook (either Type Talk at Work or Organizational Behavior). Scholarly resources can be no older than 5 years.
Projects (2) The student will discuss his/her results of 2 free personality tests (Myers-Briggs and Jung). Each discussion will be a separate project completed in Connect. The student is required to include at least 5 scholarly sources no older than 5 years old. Specific resource possibilities are listed in each Blackboard instructions document. Each project must be at least 6 pages; the title page, abstract, and reference page do not count toward the overall page count. Each project must be completed in current APA format.
Research Paper The student will provide a scholarly, peer-reviewed article in Module/Week 1 pertaining to theories in organizational behavior from the course. Upon approval from the instructor, the student will prepare the research paper according to the written instructions for Module/Week 7. The article must be current in research and no older than 5 years. Other specific resource possibilities are listed in the Blackboard instructions document. The research paper must be 8–10 pages; the title page, abstract, and reference page do not count toward the overall page count. The paper must be completed in current APA format.
Quizzes (6) Each quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for the assigned module/week. Each test will be open-book/open-notes, contain 25 multiple choice and true/false questions, and have a time limit of 50 minutes.
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