MGT 412 St Leo Work Motivation Stress Well Being Students will submit a 5 to 6-page research paper and create a PowerPoint presentation with no more than 1

MGT 412 St Leo Work Motivation Stress Well Being Students will submit a 5 to 6-page research paper and create a PowerPoint presentation with no more than 10 slides.

Research Paper

Paper will follow APA formatting which consist of the following:

Arial or Times Roman.

12-font.

Cover and Reference page.

5 -6 Double-spaced pages; not including the cover and reference pages. Saint Leo University
MGT 412
Organizational Behavior
Course Description:
Organizational behavior is simply the study of human behavior in organizations. The overriding
goal of this course is to understand, predict, and control human behavior. Therefore, it is
necessary to study both individual and group behavior from a theoretical standpoint. Topics to be
addressed include leadership, motivation, communication, decision-making, and organizational
culture.
Prerequisite:
MGT 301
Textbook:
Hitt, M. A., Miller, C. C., & Colella, A. (2017). Organizational behavior (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ:
John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13: 978-1-119-39173-9
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Explain individual traits and behavioral characteristics and their impact on the performance
of work groups and the organization.
2. Describe the psychological and physiological factors at work in the decision-making
process and how these can influence managerial judgment.
3. Describe how the individual’s values, attitudes, and expectations relate to employee
motivation in job satisfaction and management methods for increasing positive job
performance.
4. Explain the fundamental dynamics of group/inter-group behavior and ways for utilizing
such dynamics for the organization’s benefit.
5. Evaluate key elements in the communication process of work groups and organizations in
order to identify effective ways of using such communications for management purposes.
6. Describe the theories and practical studies of leadership as a social-psychological
phenomenon and how managers can also be effective leaders.
7. Explain the organizational structure, work design, and culture and their impact on the vital
management of an organization’s human resources.
8. Describe the theories and practical studies of leadership as a social-psychological
phenomenon and how managers can also be effective leaders.
9. Explain the organizational structure, work design, and culture and their impact on the vital
management of an organization’s human resources.
Core Values:
Students will be able to describe how effective managers can meet the challenges caused by
change in the internal and external environments of the organization and, in relation to the
Benedictine value of Responsible Stewardship, reduce the negative effects of stress in the
workplace.
Responsible Stewardship: Our Creator blesses us with an abundance of resources. We foster a
spirit of service to employ our resources to university and community development. We must be
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resourceful. We must optimize and apply all of the resources of our community to fulfill Saint Leo
University’s mission and goals.
Evaluation:
Quizzes (4)
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Discussions (8)
Project: Research Paper/PowerPoint
Company Analysis Audio Presentation
Total
12%
10 %
15 %
20%
20%
23%
100%
Grading Scale:
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
Score (%)
94-100
90-93
87-89
84-86
80-83
77-79
74-76
70-73
67-69
60-66
0-59
Discussions
Class participation through Discussion Board posting is an important, graded component of the
course. The instructor will post a topic in the Discussion Board for each module; you are required
to post an initial reply to the posted question by Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT and reply to at least
two classmates by Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT. Everyone is expected to build the discussion by
posting thoughtful and substantial initial replies and interactive responses to your classmates’
posts. Interaction should include constructive criticism (positive and negative) offered in a
supportive, collegial spirit. In an active learning experience such as discussion, constructive
criticism can be a very powerful learning tool if offered in this manner.
Project: Research Paper and Presentation Slides
Students will submit a detailed research paper and PowerPoint slides on an approved topic by the
instructor. See additional instructions in the “Assignments” tab.
Company Analysis Audio Presentation
Each student will prepare a voice audio presentation on a company that is approved by the
instructor. Students will obtain relevant information either in person or via Internet of a CEO or
Director’s perspective on the organization’s business practices. See additional instructions in the
“Assignments” tab.
Quizzes
There is a total of four (4) graded quizzes appearing in Modules 2, 3, 6, and 7.
Each quiz has a total of 10 questions that are worth 2 points each. The student
will have 30 minutes to complete each quiz.
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Exams
There is both a midterm (Module 4) and a final exam (Module 8). Both exams
are worth 100 points each and have a combination of multiple-choice and essay
questions. The student will have 2 hours to complete each exam.
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Course Schedule
Module 1
A Strategic Approach to Organizational Behavior
Objectives
When you complete this module, you should be able to:
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Assignments
Define organizational behavior.
Describe the nature of human capital.
Discuss the conditions under which human capital is a source of
competitive advantage for an organization.
Explain the five characteristics of high-involvement management and
the importance of this approach.
Items to be Completed:
Post an introduction to the class
Read the assigned materials
Post initial response to the discussion question
Post responses to at least two classmates
Due No Later Than:
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 2
Diversity and Global Context
Objectives
When you complete this module, you should be able to:
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Assignments
Define organizational diversity.
Distinguish how organizations and individuals can create and effectively
manage diversity.
Describe high-involvement management in the international arena.
Identify and explain the key ethical issues in international business.
Items to be Completed:
Post an introduction to the class
Read the assigned materials
Post initial response to the discussion question
Post responses to at least two classmates
Complete the quiz
Due No Later Than:
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 3
Perception, Personality, Intelligence, Attitudes, and Emotions
Objectives
When you complete this module, you should be able to:
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Define perception and explain the link between perception and
decision-making.
Differentiate emotions from moods and discuss the different aspects of
emotions and the impact emotional labor has on employees.
Explain the Big Five Personality Traits.
Contrast the three components of an attitude and other job attitudes.
Discuss the concept of emotional intelligence.
4
Items to be Completed:
Read the assigned materials
Post initial response to the discussion
question
Post responses to at least two classmates
Complete the quiz
Due No Later Than:
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 4
Work Motivation, Stress, and Well-Being
Objectives
When you complete this module, you should be able to:
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Discuss the ways in which employees can be motivated by changing
the work environment.
Discuss how the different types of variable-pay programs can increase
employee motivation and link between skill-based pay plans and
motivation theories.
Define the key biographical characteristics and the role of punishment in
learning and practicing self-management.
Summarize the main causes of job satisfaction and identify four
employee responses to dissatisfaction.
Items to be Completed:
Read the assigned materials
Post initial response to the discussion
question
Post responses to at least two classmates
Complete the Midterm Exam
Due No Later Than:
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 5
Leadership and Communication
Objectives
When you complete this module, you should be able to:
• Explain how framing influences leadership effectiveness and define the
qualities of a charismatic leader.
• Contrast transformational with transactional leadership and identify when
leadership may not be necessary.
• Explain how to find and create effective leaders.
• Compare the effectiveness of the chain, wheel, and all-channel networks.
• Identify factors affecting the use of the grapevine.
• Discuss how computer-aided technology is changing organizational
communication.
• Describe potential problems in cross-cultural communication.
Items to be Completed:
Read the assigned materials
Post initial response to the discussion
question
Post responses to at least two classmates
5
Due No Later Than:
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Assignments
Submit Project – Research Paper and
Presentation.
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 6
Methods of Making Decisions by Individuals, Groups, and Teams
Objectives
When you complete this module, you should be able to:
• Differentiate between formal and informal groups.
• Compare two models of group development.
• Explain how role requirements change in different situations and what
determines status.
• Contrast the effectiveness of interacting, brainstorming, nominal, and
electronic meeting groups.
• Explain the popularity of teams in organizations and contrast teams with
groups.
• Identify four types of teams, specify the characteristics of effective teams,
and explain how organizations can create team players.
Assignments
Items to be Completed:
Read the assigned materials
Post initial response to the discussion
question
Post responses to at least two classmates
Complete the quiz
Due No Later Than:
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 7
Conflict, Negotiation, Power, and Politics
Objectives
When you complete this module, you should be able to:
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Outline and define the conflict process.
Assess the roles and functions of third-party negotiations.
Define the five bases of power and clarify what creates dependency in
power relationships.
List nine influence tactics and their contingencies and explain how
sexual harassment is about the abuse of power.
Describe the importance of a political perspective.
Items to be Completed:
Read the assigned materials
Post initial response to the discussion
question
Post responses to at least two classmates
Company Analysis Audio Presentation
Complete the quiz
6
Due No Later Than:
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 8
Study of Human Behavior
Objectives
When you complete this module, you should be able to:
• Explain how organizational behavior relate to the study of human
behavior in organizations.
• Discuss both individual and group behavior from a theoretical standpoint.
• Explain the process of change within an organization.
Assignments
Items to be Completed:
Read the assigned materials
Post initial response to the discussion
question
Post responses to at least two classmates
Complete the Final Exam
7
Due No Later Than:
Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Composition Grading Criteria
Communicating through writing is critical on the job for expressing ideas and
conveying information. It has the same importance in the classroom. Your
writing reflects your ideas and communicates your understanding of the topic to
the instructor. All written assignments, including discussion board posts and
essay exams, will be graded on the composition elements listed below, as well
as your understanding of the content.
Criteria
Sub-standard
Novice
Proficient
Exemplary
Writing
Process
Does not demonstrate
that the paper has
been proofread.
Demonstrates basic
proofreading skills,
but has errors.
Demonstrates
proficient
proofreading skills.
Demonstrates
exemplary
proofreading skills.
Does not demonstrate
proper use of
grammar.
Demonstrates basic
grammatical skills
but has errors.
Demonstrates
proficient grammar
skills.
Demonstrates
exemplary grammar
skills.
Does not demonstrate
proper use of
punctuation.
Demonstrates basic
punctuation skills,
but has errors.
Demonstrates
proficient
punctuation skills.
Demonstrates
exemplary
punctuation skills.
Does not demonstrate
organizational skills.
Demonstrates basic
organizational
skills, but has
errors.
Demonstrates
proficient
organizational
skills.
Demonstrates
exemplary
organizational
skills.
Content
Presentation
Does not include
introduction, body,
and conclusion.
Missing one or more
of the following:
introduction, body,
and/or conclusion.
Includes introduction,
body, and
conclusion.
Includes exemplary
introduction, body,
and conclusion.
Critical
Thinking
Does not demonstrate
critical thinking skills.
Demonstrates very
basic critical
thinking skills.
Demonstrates
proficient critical
thinking skills.
Demonstrates
exemplary critical
thinking skills.
APA Format
Does not include APA
formatting for
citations, references,
and headings.
Demonstrates some
APA formatting for
citations,
references, and
headings, but has
many errors.
Demonstrates APA
formatting for
citations,
references, and
headings, but has
some errors.
Demonstrates
exemplary use of
correct APA
formatting for
citations,
references, and
headings.

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