Academic Year :2009/2010
Semester : 2
Course Code : CBEB 2303 & 2401
Course Title : Organisational Behaviour
Credit Hours : 3
Course Pre-requisite(s) / Minimum Requirement(s) : None
Main References :
1) Robbins & Judge (2009) Organizational Behavior. 13th Ed. Pearson
2)Quick, & Nelson (2009). Principles of Organisational Behaviour. 6th ed. South-Western, Cengage
3) Dr Kamarul Zaman (2008). Empower Yourself Through NLP, Time Line TherapyTM and Hypnotherapy. (Available from the lecturer later on in the course)
Teaching Materials / Equipment :Books, Lecture outlines, powerpoint presentations.
Books, Lecture outlines, powerpoint presentations.Teaching-Learning Method:Lectures, tutorials, discussions, demonstrations
Lectures, tutorials, discussions, demonstrationsLecturer : Dr. Kamarul Zaman Ahmad
Room :
Telephone / e-mail : - kzahmad@um.edu.my
Lecture Session - Day / Time : Mon 10am -12pm; Wed 8.45- 9.30am
Room : DK4/5
Tutorial / Practical Session - Day / Time :
Room :
Important Dates :
Mid-Term Test : None
Exam : As per University Timetable
TEACHING SCHEDULE
WEEKLECTURE / TUTORIAL / ASSIGNMENT TOPIC
LECTURE / TUTORIAL / ASSIGNMENT TOPIC1Introduction
Introduction 2Personality
Personality 3Values & Attitudes
Values & Attitudes4Work Teams and Groups
Work Teams and Groups 5Motivation at Work (Part 1)
Motivation at Work (Part 1)6Motivation at Work (Part 2)
Motivation at Work (Part 2)7Communication (Hand in first Assignment)
Communication (Hand in first Assignment)8 Leadership (Part 1)
Leadership (Part 1) 9Leadership (Part 2)
Leadership (Part 2) 10Power and Political Behaviour (Hand in Second Assignment)
Power and Political Behaviour (Hand in Second Assignment)11Conflict and Negotiation
Conflict and Negotiation12The NLP approach to self Developement. NLP Communication model- Perception & Attribution (Hand in Third
The NLP approach to self Developement. NLP Communication model- Perception & Attribution (Hand in Third Assignment)13NLP continued
NLP continued14Revision
RevisionExamination techniques
Assignment 1 (individual) = 20 marks
Assignment 2 (group) = 15 marks
Assignment 3 (individual) = 15 marks
Assignment 1 and 2 are to be handed up during tutorial. Assignment 3 is to be handed up during lectures.
Late Submissions are to be made during the following week.
Penalty for handing in assignments late = 3 marks per week
Final Exam = 50%
Assignment 1 (Individual) – Personality and Job-Fit
The purpose of this assignment is to understand yourself and to be more self-aware. This also helps in making appropriate career decisions
Headings
1)Biography – name, age, gender, family background, place where you grew up
Biography – name, age, gender, family background, place where you grew up2)Personality – what do you think your personality is based on all the theories in the text.
Personality – what do you think your personality is based on all the theories in the text. 3)Intellectual Abilities – what are you good at?
Intellectual Abilities – what are you good at?4)Values - What do you think is important in life/career? Attitudes – do you have anything that you particularly like or dislike?
Values - What do you think is important in life/career? Attitudes – do you have anything that you particularly like or dislike?5)What motivates you? How do you get yourself motivated to study?
What motivates you? How do you get yourself motivated to study?6)Conclusion – does your personality and other characteristics match the job that you intend to pursue? If yes, why? What aspects, if any, of your characteristics, are unsuitable for the job, and what do you intend to do about them?
Conclusion – does your personality and other characteristics match the job that you intend to pursue? If yes, why? What aspects, if any, of your characteristics, are unsuitable for the job, and what do you intend to do about them?Write down your name, matric number and time of tutorial class on the front cover of the assignment.
Length: 8-20 pages (You can exceed the maximum but not write less than the minimum)
Assignment 2 (Group) – Understanding The Stages of Group Development
The purpose of this assignment is to experience first-hand, how it feels like to be in a group that evolves through the five stages of group development. This assignment takes the concept from theory to actual practice.
Headings
Introduction
Stage 1 Forming – Getting to know one another. Uncertainty.
Stage 2 Storming – Discussion and decision of position of chairperson, treasurer etc. Discussion of possible places to visit and activities to do.
Stage 3 Norming – Agreement on the place to visit and activity to do. Allocation of tasks.
Stage 4 Performing – Description of the visit and activities conducted. Did it go as planned? Did everyone carry out their tasks as expected?
Stage 5 Adjourning – What where your feelings at that time? Happy? Frustrated? Why?
Conclusion – What did you learn from this exercise about group or team effectiveness? If you have to do it again, is there anything that you would have done differently?
Things to put in the appendix
1)Minutes of meeting (find out yourself regarding the appropriate format. You can ask the Accounting or Business Club)
Minutes of meeting (find out yourself regarding the appropriate format. You can ask the Accounting or Business Club)2)Attendence record (who is present and absent as follows)
Attendence record (who is present and absent as follows)NamesMeeting 1Meeting 2Meeting 3Meeting 4Meeting 5
Meeting 1Meeting 2Meeting 3Meeting 4Meeting 5Write down your names, matric numbers, group number and time of tutorial class.
Length: 8-20 pages (You can exceed the maximum but not less than the minimum)
Assignment 3 (Group) – Interview with the CEO / Human resource / Training manager
The purpose of this assignment is to find out what are the soft skills that are found to be lacking among new graduates. When you find out the answer, this will help you prepare yourself for an employment interview upon graduation. This will also help you search for a suitable organisation to do your "Latihan Industri."
It is not necessary to link with any OB theories here, as the purpose of this assignment is more practical in nature.
Interviews with other types of managers are permissible. However more marks are given for the following cases:
- The person interviewed is the CEO, human resource or training manager
- The person and/or the company is well known/ large.
Each group shall interview at least one manager from different organisations.
For 5 or 4 member groups – interview 2 managers from different organisations.
For 7 or 6 member groups – interview 3 managers from different organisations
For 9 or 8 member groups – interview 4 managers from different organisations
NB: These managers should be at least 30 years old and the organization should have at least 50 employees
Interview each manager regarding:
1)Their educational background and experience.
Their educational background and experience.2) What do they look for in a resume.
What do they look for in a resume.3)What are the skills lacking among fresh graduates nowadays?
What are the skills lacking among fresh graduates nowadays? 4)What do they look for when interviewing candidates?
What do they look for when interviewing candidates?5)How can candidates better prepare themselves for interviews
How can candidates better prepare themselves for interviews6)What is the company's planning regarding soft skills training for their staff in the next 9 months? If so, what kind of training?
What is the company's planning regarding soft skills training for their staff in the next 9 months? If so, what kind of training?7) Whether they have heard of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and if so, what are their views and opinion regarding it as a form of training and development?
Whether they have heard of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and if so, what are their views and opinion regarding it as a form of training and development?NB: Give details of the name, designation, contact details and organisation details. I will be calling the managers at random to find out whether you have actually conducted the survey. Students who give false information will be severly penalised! Marks will be given primarily for being able to gain access to the CEO (Leader), Human Resource or Training Manager. Write down their name, designation, company address, email address & telephone number.
Write down your name, matric number, and time of tutorial class on the front cover of the assignment
2-5 pages only
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Final Exam tips
Remember all the theories and powerpoint slides covered in class.
Know how to apply them
Know about their weaknesses & limitations
