Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN) Instructor contact information (phone number and email address) Office Location and Hours Course Location/Times Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH) (lecture, lab) If applicable Course Syllabus Organizational Behavior HRPO 2307 Spring 2017 15770 Jackquline Swindle, MBA, CPM 713-718-5206 Jackquline.Swindle@hccs.edu 3100 Main Houston, TX-77002 By Appointment 100% Online Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Total Course Contact Hours Course Length (number of weeks) Type of Instruction Course Description: 48.00 12 Weeks 2/13/2017 05/14/2017 Lecture The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts, and the integration of interdisciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences. (Formerly BUSM 2380) Course Prerequisite(s) FREQUENT REQUISITES MATH 0106 PRER 0100 & INRW 0410 INRW 0410
Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes 1. Identify essential management skills necessary for career success. 2. Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business. 3. Construct a business plan. 4. Examine the role of strategic human resource planning in support of organizational mission and objectives. 5. Describe the impact of corporate culture and atmosphere on employee behavior. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7 1. Explain organizational theory as it relates to management practices, employee relations, and structure of the organization to fits its environment and operation 2. analyze leadership styles and determine their effectiveness in employee situations 3. identify methods in resolving organizational problems 4. describe the impact of corporate culture on employee behavior 5. analyze team dynamics, team building strategies, and cultural diversity. Learning Objectives (Numbering system should be linked to SLO - e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.) Explain organizational theory as it relates to management practices, employee relations, and structure of the organization to fits its environment and operation. Analyze leadership styles and determine their effectiveness in employee situations identify methods in resolving organizational problems describe the impact of corporate culture on employee behavior. Analyze team dynamics, team building strategies, and cultural diversity. SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies: If applicable SCANS Explain organizational theory as it relates to management practices, employee relations, and structure of the organization to fits its environment and operation Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing Foundation Skills - Basic Mathematics Foundation Skills - Basic Listening Foundation Skills - Basic Speaking Analyze leadership styles and determine their effectiveness in employee situations Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading Foundation Skills - Basic Writing Foundation Skills - Basic Mathematics Foundation Skills - Basic Listening Foundation Skills - Basic Speaking Identify methods in resolving organizational problems Foundation Skills - Basic Reading Foundation Skills - Basic Writing Foundation Skills - Basic Mathematics Foundation Skills - Basic Listening
Foundation Skills - Basic Speaking Describe the impact of corporate culture on employee behavior Foundation Skills - Basic Reading Foundation Skills - Basic Writing Foundation Skills - Basic Mathematics Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening Foundation Skills - Basic Speaking Analyze team dynamics, team building strategies, and cultural diversity. Foundation Skills - Basic Reading Foundation Skills - Basic Writing Foundation Skills - Basic Mathematics Foundation Skills - Basic Listening Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
Weekly Schedule of Assignments 12 Weeks Week Lessons Teaching/Learning Content 1 Due Date 2/19/17 One Two Three Discussion Chapter 1: What is Organizational Behavior Chapter 2: Diversity in Organizations Chapter 3: Attitudes and Job Satisfaction 2 Due Date 2/26/17 Test 1-3 3 Due Date 3/5/17 Four Five Six Video Chapter 4: Emotions and Moods Chapter 5: Personality and Values Chapter 6: Perception and Individual Decision Making 4 Due Date 3/12/17 Test 4-6 5 Due Date 3/19/17 6 Due Date 3/26/17 7 Due Date 4/2/17 Seven Eight Nine Powerpoint Test 7-9 Ten Eleven Chapter 7: Motivation Concepts Chapter 8: Motivation: From Concepts to Applications Chapter 9: Foundations of Group Behavior Chapter 10: Understanding Work Teams Chapter 11: Communication
Twelve Chapter 12: Leadership 8 Due Date 4/9/17 9 Due Date 4/16/17 10 Test 10-12 Thirteen Fourteen Fifteen Discussion Chapter 13: Power and Politics Chapter 14: Conflict & Negotiation Chapter 15: Foundations of Organization Structure Due Date 4/23/17 Test 13-15 11 Due Date 4/30/17 12 Due Date 5/7/17 Sixteen Seventeen Eighteen Video Final Exam Chapter 16: Organizational Culture Chapter 17: Human Resources Policies and Practices Chapter 18: Organizational Change and Stress Management Instructional Methods Distance (100%) Student Assignments Describe the scope of business enterprise in the nation and the world today.
Identify major business functions of accounting, management, marketing, and economics. Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business. Define and apply business terminology. Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. To better understand a topic, you will be given assignments on key information that you will need to remember for your success in reaching your goals. I as an Instructor have a discretion to change the Assignments or Tests at any time during the course of the semester to optimize learning for all the students. Late Assignments Students are expected to adhere to the weekly schedule of assignments printed in the course syllabus. Work submitted later than the due date will be counted if it is submitted in the Missing Assignment Tab of the Course according to the directions given in the Eagle On line course. Points will be deducted for late assignments. Grading of Late Assignments Up to 1 hour late = 1-5 points reduction Late > 1 hour and < 24 hours = 6-10 points reduction Late > 24-48 hours = 15 points reduction Late > 48-72 hours= 20 points reduction Late > 72-120 hours= 25 points reduction Late >120-168 hours = 30 points reduction Late > 168 hours = 35 points reduction Make-Up Test Policy Students are expected to adhere to the schedule of tests printed in the syllabus. Arrangements must be made to take a make-up test at a later time. Points will be deducted though. There is no Make-up for the Final Test. Student Assessment(s) Instructor's Describe the scope of business enterprise in the nation and the world today. Research papers Quizzes/Tests which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay Methods of Assessment Identify major business functions of accounting, management, marketing, and economics. Research papers Quizzes/Tests which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay Methods of Assessment Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business. Research papers Quizzes/Tests which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay Methods of Assessment Define and apply business terminology. Research papers Quizzes/Tests which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay Methods of Assessment As instructor, it is my responsibility to:
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credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. FINAL GRADE OF FX: Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to the withdrawal deadline may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or be assigned the final grade of "FX" at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will receive a grade of "FX", compared to an earned grade of "F" which is due to poor performance. Logging into a DE course without active participation is seen as non-attending. Please note that HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended class. Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the Department of Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of "FX" is treated exactly the same as a grade of "F" in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and satisfactory academic progress. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA. Health Sciences Programs Grading Scales may differ from the approved HCC Grading Scale. For Health Sciences Programs Grading Scales, see the "Program Discipline Requirements" section of the Program's syllabi. Instructor Grading Criteria Textbook Exercises 40% Tests / Quizzes 40% Final Exam 20% Grading of Late Assignments Up to 1 hour late = 1-5 points reduction Late > 1 hour and < 24 hours = 6-10 points reduction Late > 24-48 hours = 15 points reduction Late > 48-72 hours= 20 points reduction Late > 72-120 hours= 25 points reduction Late >120-168 hours = 30 points reduction Late > 168 hours = 35 points reduction
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handbook contains valuable information, answers, and resources, such as HCC Online contacts, policies and procedures (how to drop, attendance requirements, etc.), student services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information, testing procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Access DE Policies on their Web site: http://www.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distance-education/student-services/hcc- Online-Student-Handbook.pdf Access CE Policies on their Web site: http://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/ Student Services INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International Students are restricted to ONLY ONE online/distance education class per semester. Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have additional questions about your visa status. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the appropriate HCC Disability Support Service (DSS) Counselor at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. Students who are requesting special testing accommodations must first contact the appropriate (most convenient) DSS office for assistance: Disability Support Services Offices: System: 713.718.5165 Central: 713.718.6164 also for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and Students Outside of the HCC District service areas. Northwest: 713.718.5422 Northeast: 713.718.8420 Southeast: 713.718.7218 Southwest: 713.718.7909 After student accommodation letters have been approved by the DSS office and submitted to DE Counseling for processing, students will receive an email confirmation informing them of the Instructional Support Specialist assigned to their professor. NEW DE STUDENT USER ID Student new student login user ID will be student HCC User ID (sometimes referred to as the W number). All HCC students have a unique User ID. It is the same number students use for class registration. For students who have taken DE classes in previous semesters, the login will no longer be
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community-college/distance-education/student-services/2013-2014hccdestudenthandbook- %28Revised8-1-2013%29.pdf. Repeat Course Fee The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available. Refer to http://de.hccs.edu/media/houston- community-college/distance-education/student-services/2013-2014hccdestudenthandbook- %28Revised8-1-2013%29.pdf. Classroom Behavior As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. I take this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for me to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist me to achieve this critical goal. HCC Policy Statement: Sexual Misconduct Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that institutions have policies and procedures that protect students rights with regard to sex/gender discrimination. Information regarding these rights are on the HCC website under Students-Anti-discrimination. Students who are pregnant and require accommodations should contact any of the ADA Counselors for assistance. Log in to www.edurisksolutions.org Sign in using your HCC student email account, then go to the button at the top right that says Login and enter your student number. NOTE TO STUDENT: If you have any questions or concerns about the course and/or course assignments, please come to me so that we can resolve any issues. If your concerns are not resolved, you are encouraged to meet with Faculty Division Chair at 713-718-2992.