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Course Information
Required Materials:
1. Organizational Behavior: Emerging Realities for the Workplace
Revolution, 3rd edition, McShane & VonGlinow, 2003.
2. Name placard – to display each class period
3. WebCT access
4. Scantrons (3)
5. Textbook website
Bring your textbook, name placard, and assignments to class each meeting.
Turn off all cell phones, beepers, laptops, etc. during class. You may take notes
on your laptop only. If you use the laptop for other purposes you will be asked to leave
the classroom.
Course Communication:
This course is supplemented by WebCT. Use WebCT mail to contact us. We will not
respond to emails sent to our external accounts. Updates to the course will be
communicated to you via the WebCT discussion board and calendar. Instructions for
accessing WebCT are located at the end of this syllabus. If you would like to talk with us
in person, please make an appointment to meet during our office hours. If you are unable
to meet during designated office hours, we can arrange an alternative time.
I expect that you will be honest and ethical in all matters related to this course.
Plagiarism or cheating will not be tolerated. If you suspect someone is cheating on an
exam or on other course assignments, please let me know. It is your responsibility to
help maintain the integrity of this course. Please see the section on scholastic dishonesty
and sexual harassment later in this syllabus.
You will respect your classmates and me at all times. Please respect your classmates by
turning off cell phones and beepers before class. Also, laptop usage during class for any
reason other than note taking is prohibited since it may be distracting to your fellow
students.
I recognize that this class is comprised of individuals with various backgrounds, needs,
interests, and learning styles; therefore, contact me if you have questions about or
concerns with any aspect of the course.
Additional obligations, expectations and suggestions are listed under the title: How to
Succeed in this Course.
I will provide feedback in a timely manner. I will discuss your performance with you in
an effort to help you better understand the material. I will do my best to address any
misunderstandings you may have, but I will not tolerate disrespectful behavior at any
time.
I will use a variety of methods to engage your intellect. They include lectures,
PowerPoint slides, videos, music, classroom discussions, and simulations.
I will create a learning environment within which each of you has the ability to succeed.
This detailed syllabus provides you with a guide that can help maximize your
understanding of the course content and enhance your performance. Additionally, I will
be organized in my presentations, provide learning tips throughout the semester, and post
helpful ideas on the WebCT discussion board.
I will be respectful, honest, and ethical in all matters related to this course. If I offend
you in any way, it is completely unintentional. Please let me know if I do so.
Exams will be valid and the evaluation process unbiased. Student confidentiality will be
maintained at all times.
Student Assessment
Course Breakdown:
Exams (3 equally weighted) 70%
Homework Assignments 30%
100%
Exams:
Exams are based on lecture, text, materials. Many questions are applied and require you
to analyze and synthesize OB concepts. Please prepare early for the exams and come to
class with any questions or concerns you may have prior to the exam date. Do not feel
uncomfortable asking questions. Other students will also benefit from the discussion.
Exams will be multiple choice and are closed book and closed notes.
Important: It is imperative that you come to class on time on examination days. Once a
student has finished an exam and left the classroom, the examination period is closed.
Due to problems with cheating, no electronic devices will be allowed during the exam. If
you need to use a foreign language translation dictionary bring it in book form for my
approval. However, if you do not understand a question, it is best for you to get clarification
from your teaching assistant or me.
Make-Up and Examination Replacement Policy: If you miss an exam for any reason,
you have the opportunity to make it up on May 2nd from 2-4:45. If you are unable to meet at
this time, please set up an alternative time with your TA. Missed exams must be made up by
May 2nd at 6:00 pm CST. This is a comprehensive exam. You may also replace your lowest
exam grade with the comprehensive make-up exam. If you need to take the make-up exam
or choose to replace your lowest exam grade, you must notify your TA via the WebCT
Discussion Board under the Make-Up Exam forum no later than April 28th noon CST. We
will keep a list of those who will be taking this exam.
Assignments (cases ): The following are basic criteria for the format of the case
analyses: 1) typed or word-processed; 2) double-spaced; 3) standard fonts (e.g., 12 pt)
and margins; 4) well-organized and grammatically correct; 5) identified alphabetically by
last name then first name, the course number and section - placed in the upper right-hand
corner of your paper; 6) contain a descriptive title; and 7) 1 – 2 pages in length.
Staple pages together. Do not use paper clips or attach your pages in any way other than
with a staple. Hand written, late or assignments sent as email will not be accepted and
you will not receive credit. If you plan to be absent make arrangements with a classmate
to turn in your assignment. It is your responsibility to make sure that I receive your
assignments on time. If your classmate fails to turn your assignment in to me, you will
not receive credit. I recommend that you retain a copy of your assignments.
For cases that are not completely contained in the textbook, you need to get onto the
textbook website to read the cases: www.mhhe.com/mchane3e . Thoroughly and
insightfully, answer the case questions found in your textbook. First, write out the
question then answer them in paragraph format. Avoid the overuse of bulletins or lists.
Feel free to create charts, graphs, etc. to illustrate your ideas. Integrate into your answer
relevant organizational behavior concepts. Do not limit yourself to the chapter from
which the cases are drawn.
Re-grading Policy: If you do not think that your grade adequately reflects the
quality of your work, please let us know but be advised that the assignment will be re-
graded and that there is a possibility that the current grade may be lowered as well
increased. All requests for grade reviews must be made within one week after the grades
are posted on WebCT and a reason for the re-evaluation must be stated. Send a WebCT
email to me if you want me to re-evaluate your work. We will retain your homework
assignments for one week after they are due. You may pick them up from your TA.
Extra Credit:
You have one opportunity for extra credit. You may submit an analysis of an article (3
page maximum) obtained from a popular business magazine or newspaper (ex. Fast
Company, Business Week, Forbes, Wall Street Journal etc.). The summary should detail
how the article relates to a concept(s) we have discussed in class. Place your name and
course section in the upper right hand corner. Center the title of the article. Attach the
article to the back of the summary. Based on quality, I will add up to 5 points to your last
exam grade. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Attendance:
Although I will not take roll, attendance is crucial for several reasons:
1. You must be in class to complete the in-class written assignments and to submit your
homework.
2. The textbook is used as a supplement to the material presented in class. Because you
are responsible for all material during the examination phase of the course, you will be
at a substantial disadvantage if your attendance is poor.
3. You will learn some useful information.
If you must come to class late, please do so quietly. If you need to leave class early,
please get my approval at the beginning of the session.
97 and above A+
92 to 96.99 A
89 to 91.99 A-
87 to 88.99 B+
82 to 86.99 B
79 to 81.99 B-
77 to 78.99 C+
72 to 76.99 C
69 to 71.99 C-
67 to 68.99 D+
62 to 66.99 D
59 to 61.99 D-
Below 59 F
I do not curve final grades. You have several opportunities to do well in this course. In
addition to the extra credit, you may take the comprehensive make-up exam to replace
your lowest grade. Additionally, a substantive portion of your grade is based on the
homework assignments. If you are not a great test-taker, you can improve your grade by
diligently working on these assignments. Finally, if I find problems with exam questions,
I will adjust the exam accordingly.
Posting Grades:
Each student is responsible for checking the status of his/her assignments and test grades
posted on the class web site. Any discrepancies must be brought to the attention of the
instructor no later than one week after the information has been posted to the site. No
changes in the posting will be considered after this date.
Students are expected to treat one another with respect and dignity at all times. You may
obtain a copy of your rights and obligations regarding sexual harassment at:
www.utdallas.edu/utdgeneral/business/hr/sexual_harassment.htm.
Withdrawal Policy:
There has been a significant change in the undergraduate drop policy effective Fall 2004.
Withdrawal from a class after the 12th class day is a formal procedure which you must
initiate. I cannot do it for you. If you stop attending the class and do not officially
withdraw, you will receive a performance grade, usually an "F." Please familiarize
yourself with the withdrawal policy.
Readings: Chapter 2
Case: BusinessWeek Online: After Enron: The Ideal Corporation
pg. 69
Readings: Chapter 3
Case: BusinessWeek Online: No Way to Treat a Lady pg. 105
2/16 Exam 1
Reading: Chapter 6: Applied Performance Practices
2/23 Applied Performance Practices cont.; Work-Related Stress and
Stress Management
Readings: Chapter 8
Case: BusinessWeek Online: The Art of Brainstorming pg. 257
Readings: Chapters 9, 10
Case: BusinessWeek Online: The New Teamwork pg. 320
3/23 Exam 2
Reading Chapter 11: Communicating in Teams and Organizations
Readings: Chapter 13
Case: Conflict in Close Quarters pg. 410
Readings: Chapter 14
Case: BusinessWeek Online: Staying On Top pg. 439
Reading: Chapter 16
4/27 Exam 3
3. On the next page, enter your UTD NetID and Password into the WebCT ID and
Password boxes. Click the Log in button.
4. You should see a "My WebCT" page that contains a list of the course(s) you are enrolled
in.
To enter your course site, click the link of the course name. This will take you to the
course Homepage.
5. If you have trouble with your account and cannot login, contact the UTD Help Desk at
assist@utdallas.edu or call 972-883-2911 during normal working hours. Do not email
your instructor if you have login problems.
- What to do after entering your WebCT course(s):
1. The first page you see when you enter your course is the course Homepage that contains
several icons.
2. Please thoroughly read the course syllabus and then click on the other icons to become
familiar with the features and content of the course.
3. If you are new to WebCT online courses, please check out the "Getting Started" link
4. Also you may click Help menu on each WebCT page to access help information related
to that page or tool.(http://som.utdallas.edu/training/gettingstarted.htm) at the bottom of
the Homepage to go to a WebCT student orientation.
5. The bottom of the course homepage also contains a few other links which will provide
additional information on using WebCT course tools and features.