Adm 2336 Syllabus
Organizational Behaviour ADM 2336 (Section X) Spring/Summer 2013
Professor Office Telephone E-Mail Office Hours Class Location Class Hours Website Prerequisite Program of Study
Catherine Elliott, Ph.D. DMS, Room 6106 613-562-5800 (ext. 4759) Elliott@telfer.uottawa.ca By appointment. Note that I’m also generally available right before or after class for quick questions/comments. DMS 1110 Tuesday, 19:00-22:00 p.m. Grades and class information are available on Virtual Campus and/or doc-depot ADM1100 or ADM1300 BCom mandatory course
DELIVERABLES Course Deliverable Case analysis 1 Midterm exam 1 Case analysis 2 Midterm exam 2 Case analysis 3 Case analysis 4 Final Exam Due Date, Time, Place May 21, in class June 4, in class June 11, in class July 2, in class July 9, in class July 16, in class Finals’ week (date and time TBA) Weight on Final Grade 5% 20% 5% 20% 5% 5% 40%
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course explores theoretical and practical knowledge of individual and group behaviour within organizational contexts. Our focus throughout the semester will be on three different levels of analysis. We will begin by focusing our attention on the roots of individual behaviour in the workplace. Then, we will progressively move toward studying the interpersonal and group aspects of organizational life. We will end the semester by focusing on the organization as a whole. You will be repeatedly encouraged to link the course material to personal experiences and practical applications. A variety of learning methods will be used, including lectures, group discussion, case analyses, videos, in-class exercises and debates. You are expected to participate actively in all class activities, including interaction in small groups and discussions. You are encouraged to share their own work experiences during class discussions and lectures. COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES Regardless of your present educational specialization and future career plans, it is guaranteed that you will encounter
Professor Office Telephone E-Mail Office Hours Class Location Class Hours Website Prerequisite Program of Study
Catherine Elliott, Ph.D. DMS, Room 6106 613-562-5800 (ext. 4759) Elliott@telfer.uottawa.ca By appointment. Note that I’m also generally available right before or after class for quick questions/comments. DMS 1110 Tuesday, 19:00-22:00 p.m. Grades and class information are available on Virtual Campus and/or doc-depot ADM1100 or ADM1300 BCom mandatory course
DELIVERABLES Course Deliverable Case analysis 1 Midterm exam 1 Case analysis 2 Midterm exam 2 Case analysis 3 Case analysis 4 Final Exam Due Date, Time, Place May 21, in class June 4, in class June 11, in class July 2, in class July 9, in class July 16, in class Finals’ week (date and time TBA) Weight on Final Grade 5% 20% 5% 20% 5% 5% 40%
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course explores theoretical and practical knowledge of individual and group behaviour within organizational contexts. Our focus throughout the semester will be on three different levels of analysis. We will begin by focusing our attention on the roots of individual behaviour in the workplace. Then, we will progressively move toward studying the interpersonal and group aspects of organizational life. We will end the semester by focusing on the organization as a whole. You will be repeatedly encouraged to link the course material to personal experiences and practical applications. A variety of learning methods will be used, including lectures, group discussion, case analyses, videos, in-class exercises and debates. You are expected to participate actively in all class activities, including interaction in small groups and discussions. You are encouraged to share their own work experiences during class discussions and lectures. COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES Regardless of your present educational specialization and future career plans, it is guaranteed that you will encounter