This course focuses on the examination of research and theory of factors that influence the way members of an organization behave. Topics include the behavior of employees, work groups and supervisors, effective organizational communication, handling of change in the organization, and the goals and structure of an organization.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Apply the various concepts and theories of Organizational Behavior through a comprehensive analysis of culture, climate, organizational structure, leadership, and communication.
2. Appraise and evaluate motivation and group theories as they relate to organizations.
3. Analyze the theory and practices of the human behavior in organizations.
4. Define key organizational behavior theories and topics.
5. Develop analytical skills as they relate to solving behavioral problems in organizations.

Course Schedule and Topics

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).
Week 1: Unit 1– OB Introduction, Diversity, and Culture

Week 2: Unit 2- Perception and Attitudes

Week 3: Unit 3– Motivation

Week 4: Unit 4– Stress and Communication

Week 5: Unit 5– Teams, Conflict, and Negotiation

Week 6: Unit 6- Decision Making and Ethics

Week 7: Unit 7- Leadership

Week 8: Unit 8- Power, Politics, Organizational Structure, and Change

Week 9: Unit 9- Final Exam

Learning Guide

The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: OB Introduction, Diversity, and Culture

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum (Post, Comment, Rate)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Perception and Attitudes

• Peer-Assess Unit 1 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

 Unit 3: Motivation

• Peer-Assess Unit 2 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Complete Graded Quiz

Unit 4: Stress and Communication

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Teams, Conflict, and Negotiation

• Peer-Assess Unit 4 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Decision Making and Ethics

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Complete Graded Quiz

Unit 7: Leadership

• Peer-Assess Unit 6 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Complete and submit Unit 7 Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Power, Politics, Organizational Structure, and Change

• Peer-Assess Unit 7 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
• Take the Review Quiz

 Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven’t already done so
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor