Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus for Fall 2021 MGT 315 01 - Dr. Jalane Meloun

2104.MGT315.01.Meloun.pdf

Course Description:

The translation of organizational behavior theory and research to practices for creating productive organizations that are great workplaces. Students examine behavior at the individual, group and organizational level to explain, predict and change behavior at work.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Identify "people" issues that organizations face and suggest corrective measures/plan of actions

Contrast the potential benefits of corporate social responsibility at the individual, organizational and societal levels

Organize and synthesize information to produce high quality documents

Produce professional quality presentations using PowerPoint and its "narration" function

Identify people-related challenges associated with global business

Course Content:

Textbook:

OpenStax Organizational Behavior, by J. Stewart Black, Richard Steers, Jason Lambert, Laura M. Leduc, Eva Hartmann, David S. Bright, et al

The textbook is freely available in digital formats, and print versions can be purchased for a low price. Access the text in all its formats by going to https://openstax.org/details/books/organizational-behavior

ISBN: 978-1-947172-71-5

Important Notes:

Any student needing accommodations should inform the instructor. Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Accessibility Services early so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. All information will remain confidential.
Academic dishonesty and plagiarism will result in a failing grade on the assignment, at a minimum. Using someone else's ideas or phrasing and representing those ideas or phrasing as our own, either on purpose or through carelessness, is a serious offense known as plagiarism. Please see the Barry University handbook for policies regarding plagiarism, harassment, etc.
Any students with food insecurities can visit the campus food pantry.