Faculty Contact Information:
Instructor: Jeremiah W. Balik
E-mail Addresses: jbalik1@faculty.ed.umuc.edu, jeremiah.balik@alumni.northwestern.edu
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Consultation:
Tel: 693-2720
Fax: 430-1372
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Required Texts and Readings:
Text used exclusively in this course--
Robbins, S.P.; Judge, T.A. 2007. Organizational Behavior (12th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Texts used in multiple courses --
Ott, J.S., Parkes, S.J. & Simpson, R.B. 2003. Classic readings in
organizational behavior (3rd ed.). Toronto, Ontario: Thomson Wadsworth.
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the
American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington DC:
Author.
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Supplementary Readings:
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Each instructor has his or her preferences for supplementary reading material that may be added here. In addition, all graduate students should be prepared to utilize the UMUC online library at www.ed.umuc.edu/library . The library contains a large number of full text academic journals that are free of charge and immediately available. The library homepage also contains a number of links related to improving students' research and writing skills.
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Recommended Journals:
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A variety of full-text, online, free-of-charge and pay-per-view academic journals are listed in the UMUC Library. The Journal of Organizational Behavior is especially useful in this course.
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Course Description:
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Prerequisite: Undergraduate principles of management or permission of the program director. Presents basic concepts of formal organizations. Students become acquainted with the major conceptual models that purport to explain organizational behavior, acquire an understanding of the methods used to study organizations, and analyze research that has been produced. While the emphasis is placed on critical analysis of literature that deals with "what is," attention is given to views about "what should be" in order for people to derive maximum satisfaction and other benefits from organizational activity.
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Course Goals:
As one of three foundations courses in the MPA program, a requirement for the Certificate in Public Management, and an elective in the MIS program, this course introduces and analyzes major theories of organizational behavior and the ways in which theses theories inform management of organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Particular attention is given to theories focusing on:
- Individual and group behavior in relation to each other and larger organizations
- Leadership styles, principles and contingencies
- Motivation and Reward Systems
- Values, Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
- Organizational Communication
- Organizational Culture
- Organizational Development and Change
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Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to:
- Analyze case material, web sites, public law, and research articles related to organizational behavior and organizational change
- Investigate the relationship between historical and current issues in organizational behavior
- Utilize electronic resources to find primary source documents, data, statements on best practices and research articles related to issues in organizational behavior and organizational change
- Develop and present written and oral arguments, case studies, and/or research papers on current issues in organizational behavior that make reference to and build on factual and expert information.
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Grading Information:
Grades for this course will be assigned as follows:
A 90%
B 80 – 89%
C 70 – 79%
F Below 70%
Please note that Bowie State University does not use "D" for graduate students. The grade F is used to designate academic failure. F(n) is used to designate failure for non-completion. Grades of Incomplete or Withdrawal are governed by UMUC-Europe policies. For further details, please refer to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog. Hard copies of the catalog are available in your local Education Center.
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Course Requirements:
Graduate school at the masters level focuses on helping students obtain the education needed for success as professionals in their chosen fields. Thus, UMUC-Europe Graduate Programs and Bowie State University share the common goals of promoting excellence in academic scholarship through thoughtful inquiry and the skillful application of knowledge and theory for the betterment of society. In order to maximize your graduate educational experience in general and this course in particular, you are required to:
Participate in classroom discussions 10%
Write graduate level papers or case studies 30%
Orally/visually present prepared material 20%
Complete one or more written examination(s) 40%
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Description of Course Requirements:
Successful graduate students in American universities dedicate approximately three hours of preparation/study time for every hour spent in the face-to-face classroom. Thus, the following course requirements were developed on the assumption that students would be prepared to spend approximately 150 hours of their own time working on them. In an 8-week term, that is the equivalent of a half-time job. Most 14-week graduate distance education courses require at least 10 hours per week of dedicated time, plus time spent in the virtual classroom.
Participate in classroom discussions: You are expected to come to class prepared to engage in all discussions in a professional and informed manner.
Write graduate level papers or case studies: You are required to conduct professional-level research, including appropriately citing works of others and avoiding plagiarism. Resubmission of course work from previous classes (whether or not taken at UMUC, UMUC-Europe or BSU), partially or in its entirety, is not acceptable in this course and will result in an automatic failure on the assignment.
Orally/visually present prepared material: You are required to present your research in a professional manner. In a face-to-face course, this typically means an oral presentation accompanied by appropriate visual material. In a DE class, this means creating a visual/textual presentation for your instructor and classmates. Moreover, all students are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with current UMUC-Europe/BSU policy regarding plagiarism, as all class papers are subject to being sent to turnitin.com for authentication.
Complete one or more written examination(s): The examination process in this class will assist you in developing the writing and critical thinking skills necessary to successfully passing the comprehensive exam required of all graduate students. The questions used for this course will either be taken directly from past comprehensive exams or written as though to be included on a comprehensive exam.
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Course Schedule:
MGMT 511 - KUWAIT: CAMP ARIFJAN
Time: 1830 - 2130
Friday & Sunday: 26/28 January, 2/4 February, 9/11 February, 16/18 February, 23/25 February, 2/4 March, 9/11 March, 16/18 March.
Term 3, 2007
26JAN07 Initial meeting:
Introductions
Review of syllabus
Clarification of goals, objectives and requirements
Orientation to subject
Reading Assignment: Robbins, Chpt 1.
28JAN07 meeting:
MODULE 1 - THE NATURE OF OB RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
Managerial Roles and Skills; Identifying Independent and Dependent Variables throughout the Basic OB Model; contemporary challenges; Contingency Model.
02FEB07 meeting:
MODULE 2 - INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR
Personal Characteristics: Human Learning; Values, Attitude Formation and Measurement; Behavior Modification; Job Satisfaction and Productivity.
Reading Assignments: Robbins. Chpt 2, 3
Appendix A (pages 686 - 692)
Ott: "Introduction" and "The Hawthorne Experiments" Pg. 1-56
Private Log or Workbook: Self-Study Questions/ Exam practice
Discuss short paper format.
04FEB07 meeting:
MODULE 3 - PERSONALITY AND EMOTIONS
Personality Traits and Determinants, Perception, Values, Decision Making.
Reading Assignments: Robbins, Chpt 4,5
09FEB07 meeting:
MODULE 4 - MOTIVATION CONCEPTS
Traditional and Contemporary Theories; Application in MBO, Employee Recognition - Involvement; Equity Theories; Moderating Effect of Cultural Orientation; Special Challenges with Diverse Workers.
Reading Assignments: Robbins, Cpt 6, 7
Read and Analyze Case Study #1 (to be announced).
Ott: Pg 57-101.
11FEB07 meeting:
MODULE 5 - MOTIVATION THEORY APPLIED
MODULE 6 - EMOTIONS AND MOODS
MODULE 7 - GROUP BEHAVIOR
MODULE 8 - GROUP DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES
Formal and informal groups; Developmental Stages and Interaction; Norms; Groupthink; structure and dynamics; Role of Manager in Decision Process.
Reading Assignment: Robbins, Chpt 8.
Ott: Chpt II, Pg 111-161.
16FEB07 meeting:
MODULE 9 - UNDERSTANDING WORK TEAMS
MODULE 10 - COMMUNICATION
Teams vs. Groups; Types; Composition; Teams and Quality Mgmt; Team Building Process and Networks; Interpersonal; Nonverbal; Cross-Cultural Issues.
Reading Assignment: Robbins, Chpts 9,10,11
Ott: Chpt III, VI
Selection of Term Project
18FEB07 meeting:
MODULE 11 - BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION
Topics: Selective Perception; Filtering; Gender and Cultural Differences; Self Image Issues. Organizational Communication.
Midterm Exam
23FEB07 meeting: (Qatar trip) Chris Kubiak/University of Michigan graduate student will instruct.
Ott: Chpt VII, IV
25FEB07 meeting:
MODULE 12 - LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES
Leadership versus Management; Trait Theories; Contingency Theories;
Situational Variables.
Additional: Types of Trust, Charisma, Transformational Leadership; Emotional Intelligence; Challenge to the Construct of Leadership; Creating Effective Leaders.
Reading Assignment: Robbins, Chpts 12,13
02MAR07 meeting:
MODULE 13 - DYNAMICS OF POWER, CONFLICT AND NEGOTIATION
Power Bases and Types of Power; Dependency Relationships; Political Dynamics; Functional and Dysfunctional Conflict; Conflict Handling Intentions; Bargaining Strategies; Negotiation Process.
Reading Assignment: Robbins, Chpts 13,14
04MAR07 meeting:
MODULE 14 - CONFLICT AND NEGOTIATION
Power Bases; Framing of Conflict; Strategies; Benefits and Costs.
MODULE 15 - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Departmentation; Bureaucracy; Span of Control; Alternative Design Effect on Employees; Process Reegineering; e-organizations; New Work Designs.
Reading Assignments: Robbins, Chpts 15,16
Self-Study Questions/ Exams
09MAR07 meeting:
MODULE 16 - ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
Creating and Sustaining Corporate Culture, Creating an Ethical Culture.
Reading Assignments: Robbins, Chpts 17,18
MODULE 17 - HUMAN RESOURCE POLICIES AND PRACTICES
Selection; Training and Development; Performance Evaluation; Managing Diversity.
11MAR07 meeting:
MODULE 18 - PLANNED CHANGE IN ORGANIZATIONS
Reading Assignment: Robbins, Chpt 19
Take Managing Change Self-Tests; Change Agent Processes; Dealing with Resistance; Role of Organization Development Specialist.
16MAR07 meeting:
MODULE 19 - STRESS MANAGEMENT
Role of Change Agent; Stress Management; Police Medicine on Stress Management Strategies; OD Processes; Lewin Model.
Term Project Due/Presentations
18MAR07 meeting:
Final Examination
Course evaluations
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Academic Policies:
The University has a license agreement with Turnitin.com, a service that helps prevent plagiarism from internet resources. I may be using this service in this class by either requiring students to submit their papers electronically to Turnitin.com or by submitting questionable text on behalf of a student. If you or I submit part or all of your paper, it will be stored by Turnitin.com in their database throughout the term of the University's contract with Turnitin.com. If you object to this temporary storage of your paper, you must let me know no later than two weeks after the start of this class. Please Note: If you object to the storage of your paper on Turnitin.com, I may utilize other services to check your work for plagiarism.
The official university policy on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty can be found at http://www.umuc.edu/policy/aa15025.shtml. Section I.C. states: Faculty may determine if the resubmission of course work from previous classes (whether or not taken at UMUC), partially or in its entirety, is acceptable when assigning a grade on that piece of course work. Faculty must provide this information in their written syllabi. If the resubmission of course work is deemed to be unacceptable, a charge may not be brought under this Policy and will be handled as indicated in the written syllabi.
Please refer to Description of Course Requirements for specific information on how resubmissions will be treated in this course and to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog for information on the following:
Academic Integrity
Course Load
Exception to Policy
Grade Appeal Process
Make-up Examinations
Nondiscrimination
Students with Disabilities
Hard copies of the catalog are available at your local Education Center.
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Faculty Bio:
Jeremiah Balik is a current member of US Navy Customs BN Romeo. He completed undergraduate work at Drake University and graduate work in Communications/Management from Northwestern University.
Upon returning to the US, Mr. Balik intends to pursue a Ph.D in Communications from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Mr. Balik resides in Chicago, IL with his future wife Melissa Barre and daughter London. Some of his other passions includes Faith based work with churches and pitching movies to major Hollywood studios. His current script project "CHECKERS - America First BlackRedneck" is in development with Tom Hanks/Playtone Productions. He is represented by United Talent Agency in Beverly Hills, CA which also represents notables like Will Ferrell, Jack Black, Martin Lawrence, Jim Carey and Vince Vaughn.
Work Experience: Mr. Balik currently works for Verizon Wireless in technical management. Some of his other employment has been with Kraft Foods, SBC (now AT&T) Communications and Verizon Communications in Los Angeles. He holds the following Cisco internetworking certifications: CCNP, CCDP, CCDA, CCNA.
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