Master of Business Administration

Syllabus
Spring 2018 – 2019

COURSE INFORMATION

Name: Organizational Behavior Code: BMGT675

Prerequisite(s): BMGT525 Corequisite(s): None

Credits: 3 Campus: Beirut

Day(s): Thursday Section: A

Time: 18:30-21:15

Classroom: 307 F

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name: Dr. Wael Zaraket

Email: wael.zaraket@liu.edu.lb

Office Hours:
1. Slot 1: Thursday 17:30-18:30
2. Slot 2: Friday 17:30-18:30
3. Slot 3:

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course aims to develop the breadth and depth of the understanding of what makes an organization
functions. It assimilates the study of management principles and practices with the study of human behavior
within organizations. The focus will be upon translation of management and organizational behavior theory
to practices that result in organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and human resource development. Course
prepares students for advanced leadership roles in modern organization.

COURSE OUTCOMES

After taking this course, students should be able to:

1. Understand the three levels of OB's model: Individuals, groups and organizations
2. Link wisely an individual's personality and values to the organizational culture profile
3. Understand motivation from concepts to applications
4. Develop effective teams at workplace
5. Understand the organization structures and related employee behaviors
6. Create an organizational culture
7. Understand resistance to change

TOPICS COVERED

8. What is Organizational Behavior

9. Attitudes and Job satisfaction
10. Emotions and moods
11. Personality and Values
12. Perception and Individual Decision Making
13. Foundations of Group Behavior
14. Understanding Work Teams
15. Communication
16. Conflict and Negotiation
17. Organizational Change and Stress Management

TEXTBOOK AND ADDITIONAL REFERENCES

TEXTBOOKS

Organization Behavior, Global Edition. Authors: Stephen P. Robbins & Timothy A.

Judge. 17th Edition. Publisher: Pearson. ISBN: 9781292146300

REFERENCES
1. Will be provided when/if needed

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COURSE
Week Date
1 Thursday, February 21, 2019
2 Thursday, February 28, 2019
3 Thursday, March 7, 2019
4 Thursday, March 14, 2019
5 Thursday, March 21, 2019
6 Thursday, March 28, 2019
7 Thursday, April 4, 2019
8 Thursday, April 11, 2019
9 Thursday, April 18, 2019
10 Thursday, April 25, 2019
11 Thursday, May 2, 2019
12 Thursday, May 9, 2019
13 Thursday, May 16, 2019
14 Thursday, May 23, 2019
SCHEDULE
Chapter(s) Topics to be covered Class Exercises
Course Introduction, Syllabus, Lecture, Discussions, &
1
What is Organizational Behavior? Case Analysis
Lecture, Discussions, &
3 Attitudes and Job Satisfaction Case Analysis
Formation of Groups
Lecture, Discussions, &
4 Emotions and Moods
Case Analysis
Lecture, Discussions, &
5 Personality and Values
Case Analysis
Perception and Individual Decision Lecture, Discussions, &
6
Making Case Analysis
Lecture, Discussions, &
9 Foundations of group Behavior
Case Analysis
Lecture, Discussions, &
10 Understanding Work Teams
Case Analysis
Midterm Examination
Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6
11 Communication Chapter 11
Lecture, Discussions, &
14 Conflict and Negotiation
Case Analysis
Lecture, Discussions, &
Organizational Change and Stress Case Analysis
18
Management Submission of Group-
Projects
Organizational Change and Stress Lecture, Discussions, &
18
Management Case Analysis
Projects Presentations
Projects Presentations
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TEACHING PEDAGOGY

1. To successfully complete this course, students are required to read the chapters mentioned in the
course schedule prior to the lecture. Student should take as much notes as possible and engage in
active participation. The course consists of lectures, discussions, problem-based learnings or case-
study analyses.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

1. Attendance in all classes is required. There are no exceptions to this policy.

2. Roll will be called in the very beginning of each class. If you arrive after roll has been called, you
may be marked as absent.
3. In any regular semester or summer term, students may miss no more than the equivalent of one
third of class sessions scheduled. Students who exceed the above limits are automatically given an
(AW) grade in the course by the UMS, and consequently not be allowed to attend class any longer.

MAKEUP EXAMINATION POLICY

As per university council decision, a student is eligible for a Test, Midterm or Final examination make-up if
and only if he/she had the following incidents:
4. Sickness; proved by hospitalization report; that is; a discharge summary is necessary.
5. Death in the family proved by a death certificate or equivalent and personal identification.
6. Accidents proved by an expert report.
7. Military/Official engagement.
8. Any other cause that the School deems valid.

ELECTRONICS

1. All electronic devices especially mobile phones are strictly prohibited during class hours. All mobile
phones must be switched off and stowed away in class. Also, students cannot leave the class to
make phone calls, given the disruption this causes.

COURSE EVALUATION PLAN

Assessment Weight Date Duration Location

CAPA 10%
Project 30% May 2, 2019 Classroom
Midterm Examination 30% April 11, 2019 120 Minutes Auditorium
Final Examination 30% TBA 120 Minutes TBA
Total 100%

Notes:
2. A student cannot write any examinations without valid university identification.
3. Failing to have valid university identification will result in assigning a zero mark to the relevant
examination.

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ASSESSMENTS DESCRIPTIONS

CAPA

CAPA stands for Cases, Assignments, Participation, and Attendance.

Examinations

Students are expected to take written Examinations for knowledge-testing on all covered and required topics.
Examinations may include objective and subjective questions. Students should always refer to Test
structures.

Project

Students will organize themselves into groups. The objective of this project is to give students the
opportunity to apply what is learned from the course of Organizational Behavior with regards to certain
problem(s) in an organization of their choice.

Students should look for a private, public, or non-profit organization to study, and gather information
through direct contact from employees working in that organization.

Henceforward, students should identify a recent problem that requires analysis through the application of
concepts learned from the course. The intention is to analyze the mechanisms that are triggering the
problem(s) in the organization.

Initially, students may observe several problems such as high turnover, low commitment, demotivation,
etc.… but the real task is to identify the underlying reasons behind these problem(s) in order to provide
valuable inputs for the chosen organization through valid and relevant recommendations.

Notes for serious consideration:

1. Late submissions will not be accepted
2. Report word-count: At least 4,000 words excluding references and appendices
3. Referencing style: Harvard

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Project + Presentation Assessment Rubric:
70 Possible Marks
Introduction 4
Company Profile 5
Problem(s) Identification 15
Mechanisms that are triggering the problem(s) 12
Application of concepts learned to understand the reasons
Report 12
behind the problem(s)
Recommendations for a remedy action 12
Conclusion 4
References 3
Appendices 3
Sub-total 70

30 Possible Marks
Appearance (Well-groomed and appropriate dress) 4
Presentation Skills and Body Language 6
Presentation Avoidance of reading from notes / slides 7
Proficiency of English Language 7
Answering questions with logical relevance 6
Sub-total 30

Total Possible Marks 100

Notes:
1. The Report’s grade will be the same for all group-members
2. Presentations will be graded individually
3. A student who misses the presentation for whatever reason loses 30 possible marks
4. Projects are subject to turnitin ; plagiarism check. A project with high similarity index earns a zero
®

mark and disqualifies the group from presenting

GRADING SCALE

Percentage
Letter Code Percentage Letter Code
Bachelor-level Master-level
A 90 – 100 D+ 65 – 69 NA
B+ 85 – 89 D 60 – 64 NA
B 80 – 84 F <60 <70
C+ 75 – 79 W NA
C 70 – 74 AW NA

Notes:
1. Photocopied books are not allowed in classroom.
2. Deadline for volunteer withdrawal is Wednesday, May 29, 2019

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