Course Description
Classic and current theory and empirical research in organizational behavior. Individual differences, perception, job design, groups, leadership, power, motivation, organizational socialization, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, turnover, absenteeism, withdrawal behaviors and individual performance. The course may also include emerging topics in organizational behavior.
Athena Title
SEM IN ORG BEHAVIOR
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Course Objectives: To explore through the reading of academic articles the research process as it relates to organizational behavior. To understand the conditions shaping an individual's predisposition to positively or negatively adjust to the work place. To gain knowledge of the theories defining the domain of organizational behavior. To understand the role of work-place attitudes in defining performance, turnover, and absenteeism. To examine the costs associated with individual poor performance, absenteeism and turnover. To examine and delve into the role of group processes and dynamics in shaping individual workplace attitudes and behaviors.
Topical Outline
The following topics are covered in this course. Part 1 Organizational Pre-entry Job Search Organizational Choice and Selection Part 2 Organizational Entry Fit of Prople Into the Workplace Organizational Socialization Part 3 Psychological Work Adjustment Role of Attitudes in Organizational Behavior Antecedents and Consequences of Job Satisfaction Antecedents and Consequences of Organizational Commitment Psychological Contracts and Workplace Justice Part 4 Behavior Work Adjustment Role-Related Performance Organizational Citizenship Turnover Absenteeism Part 5 Groups Group Processes Group Dynamics