Organizational Behavior Graduate
Mob 7010 Peter W. Murphy
Section 61 Tel. 781-944-7465
Spring 2001 E-Mail
Organizational Behavior will cover the basic concepts and principles in the behavioral sciences, which can be applied to actual job situations. The manager's role in applying skills in problem
solving and human relations will be a central theme of this course. Readings will be supplemented by lectures, case studies, class discussion, small group exercises and instructional videos.
Course Objectives:
1. To increase students' understanding of Organizational Behavior concepts and how these concepts affect individual and organizational performance.
2. To have students develop insight on how organizational cultures impact managerial and employee behavior and decision making.
3. To increase students ability to assess the impact of their managerial behaviors on themselves and others.
4. To focus on several current Organizational Behavior issues, their causes and potential solutions Quality/Productivity, Business Ethics, and Organizational Change.
Grading: Case Assignments 30%
Final 35% (Tuesday, May 1, 6:309:00)
Class Participation and Assignments 35%
OB Course Schedule - Spring 2001
Expectations:
Students are expected to be prepared for class. Since the course schedule is subject to change, students should contact other students for updates and new assignments. Please hand in a current picture of yourself as soon as possible. Also, you should bring your "tent" card with your name to every class. Students who come in late or leave early during class should speak with me so we can minimize interruptions. Students are also expected to participate in class activities. This participation will be evaluated on the basis of quality and quantity of responses, the student's overall positive contribution to the learning process, preparation, and active listening.
Assignments:
Tuesday, Jan 30 Introduction
Course Outline/Expectations
Topic: Change
Video: Paradigm Principles
Readings: E-Campus - Leading Change
E-Campus - Why Do Employees Resist Change?
Tuesday, Feb 6 Topic: Organizational Culture
Videos: Disney/Titeflex
Readings:
E-Campus- What Holds the Modern Company Together
CP – Organizational Alignment ( 7-S Model )
Web Readings – Fastcompany.com/online/04/hiring.html
Hire for Attitude,Train for Skill
-Fastcompany.com/online/02/bsgsec.html
At BSG, There’s Only One Speed…
Tuesday, Feb 13 Topic: Organization Decision Making
Video: Group Think
Readings: E-Campus – The Executive as Coach
E-Campus – Managing Professional Intellect
Tuesday, Feb 20 Topic: Case Discussion
Case: Apple Computer (B)
Video: Apple Computer – 1984
Readings: CP - Managing Morale and Corporate Culture - Apple
E-Campus – Changing the Role of Top Management
Tuesday, Feb 27 Topic: Motivation
Videos: North American Tool & Die
Fish
Readings: CP – One More Time…How do You Motivate People?
E-Campus – Reaching and Changing Front Line Employees
Tuesday, March 6 Topic: Motivation
Case: 76th Radio Company (handed out in class)
Video: Pygmalion
Readings: CP – Pygmalion in Management
CP – The New Managerial Work
Tuesday, March 13 Topic: Case Discussion
Case: Hewlett-Packard (A)
Readings: CP – Human Resources at Hewlett-Packard (A)
Tuesday, March 27 Topic: Business Ethics
Cases: Washington Ethics Resource Center (in class)
Readings: CP - Managing for Organizational Integrity
E-Campus- Parable of the Sadhu
Tuesday, April 3 Topic: Personal Profile System
Readings: CP - What Leaders Really do
Tuesday, April 10 Topic: Personal Profile System
Videos: Fred & Renn
Readings: E-Campus - What Makes a Leader
Tuesday, Apr 17 Topic: Teams/ Facilitation
Video: 12 Angry Men
Tuesday, Apr 24 Topic: Leadership 2001
Video: Speed, Simplicity and Self Confidence
Readings: CP – Speed , Simplicity and Self Confidence
Leaders.com: fastcompany.com/online/25/one.html
Built To Flip: fastcompany.com/online/32/builttoflip
Tuesday, May 1 Topic: Final Exam
Tuesday, May 8 Topic: Exam Recap