ORGB 3201 Schedule
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7
Topic: Welcome and Overview
Preparation: Read through syllabus
In Class: Getting acquainted
Assessment: None
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10
Topic: What is organizational behavior?
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 1 / "Relevant Research" article
In Class: Activity / Discussion
Assessment: Opening Survey (click here and complete before class) / Practice Quiz (in class)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14
Topic: Job Performance
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 2 / "No Performance Review" article / "Pointless" Article
In Class: Activity / Discussion
Assessment: Quiz (in class)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17
Topic: Job Performance
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 2 / "Vitality Health" HBS Case
In Class: Case Discussion
What do companies need a performance management system to do?
What was wrong with the old performance management system at Vitality Health?
You're James Hoffman, what do you tell the Board?
Is the new system better than the old system?
Should the new system be revised? If so, what should be done?
Assessment: None
Topic: Giving Feedback
Preparation: None
In Class: Activity / Discussion
Assessment: None
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
Topic: Organizational Commitment
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 3 / "Not Just a Job" article
In Class: Activity / Discussion
Assessment: Quiz (in class)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28
Topic: Organizational Commitment
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 3 / "MacTemps" HBS Case
In Class: Case Discussion
You’re John Chuang,
How, generally speaking, does your industry operate?
How you account for MacTemps’ success so far; what is your current competitive advantage?
What do you currently do to drive the different types of commitment among your temps?
Based on your analysis of the current situation, which option for increasing commitment are you going to pursue? Why?
A MacTemps career
Deepening informal ties
Enhancing the benefits
Improving training
Exclusive retainers
Assessment: None
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
Topic: Exam 1
Preparation: Study Guide / Review Notes and Readings
In Class: Exam 1
Assessment: Exam 1 (bring a #2 pencil)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Topic: Stress
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 5 / "Kerstin Berger" HBS Case / "Burnout" Podcast
In Class: Case Discussion
Describe and classify the stressors that Tina Orton faced in the case.
Based on your understanding of the chapter on stress, why did Tina Orton leave L-Bank? Be specific with concepts from the text and examples from the case.
Where does responsibility Tina Orton's departure fall? Why?
You’re Kerstin Berger, are you concerned that Tina Orton’s fate also awaits you? Why or why not?
Assessment: Job Satisfaction journal entry
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Topic: Justice
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 7 / "Bradley Marquez" HBS Case
In Class: Case Discussion
You are Andrew Lauder:
Analyze the first the first layoff in terms of organizational justice, as presented in the textbook. Was the layoff just? Why or why not?
Another layoff doesn’t seem avoidable. How are you going to proceed this time to mitigate potential justice concerns? Be specific with recommendations that can address any issues identified in your analysis of the first layoff.
Assessment: Case Analysis (due before class through turnitin)
Motivation journal entry
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Topic: Ethics
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 7
In Class: Activity / Discussion
Assessment: Quiz (in class)
Justice journal entry
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Topic: Personality
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 9 / "Personality Tests" article / "Personality Tests" Podcast
In Class: Activity / Discussion
Assessment: Ethics journal entry
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Topic: Exam 2
Preparation: Study Guide / Review Notes and Readings
In Class: Exam 2
Assessment: Exam 2 (bring a #2 pencil)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Topic: Flex Day
Preparation:
In Class:
Assessment: Mid-semester feedback survey
SPRING BREAK
Topic: Decision Making
Preparation: None
In Class: Case Discussion (will read in class)
Assessment: None
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
Topic: Communication
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 12 (just communication part)
In Class: N/A
Assessment: Quiz (online)
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Topic: Teams
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapters 11 & 12 (not communication part) / "Army Crew" HBS Case
In Class: Case Discussion
Describe the interdependence type(s) for the Army Crew boats.
What team states are apparent for the Army Crew boats?
What is happening? Why does the Varsity team lose to the JV team?
You're Coach P. What are you going to do on Tuesday: switch members, switch boats, or intervene? Why ?
Assessment: Communication journal entry
Topic: Leadership
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 14 / "Leadership Obsession" article
In Class: Activity / Discussion
Assessment: Quiz (in class)
Teams journal entry
TUESDAY, MARCH 20
Topic: Power, Politics, & Conflict
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 13 (NOT negotiation section) / "Thomas Green" HBS Case
In Class: Case Discussion
Describe the power dynamics between Thomas Green, Frank Davis, and Shannon McDonald.
What are the likely sources of conflict between Thomas Green and Frank Davis?
What are the possible underlying (and potentially hidden) agendas for Frank Davis and Shannon McDonald?
Put yourself in Thomas Green’s shoes, how are you going to resolve your conflict with Frank Davis? NOTE: be specific about which conflict resolution approach and associated influence tactics you will employ.
Assessment: Case Analysis (due before class through turnitin)
Leadership journal entry
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
Topic: Organizational Structure
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 15 / "Holacracy" article
In Class: Activity / Discussion
Assessment: Quiz (in class)
Power & Politics journal entry
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
Topic: Negotiation
Preparation: n/a
In Class: Activities & Discussion / TRACE
Assessment: Structure journal entry
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
Topic: Organizational Culture
Preparation: Colquitt et al., Chapter 16 / "Culture Right for You" Article
In Class: Activity / Discussion
Assessment: Quiz (in class)
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
Topic: Review Day
Preparation:
In Class:
Assessment: Culture journal entry
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
Topic: Exam 3
Preparation: Review Notes and Readings / Study Guide
In Class: Exam 3
Assessment: Exam 3 (bring a #2 pencil)
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
Topic: Finalize papers
Preparation: None
In Class: No Class Meeting / available to meet in office, as needed
Assessment: Semester Paper (due by the end of the day through turnitin)