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MHR 3200Managing Individuals in
Organizations: OrganizationalBehavior and Human Resources
Dr. Larry InksDepartment of Management and Human ResourcesFisher College of BusinessThe Ohio State University
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My Background
Course Description
Importance of the Material
My Commitment to You
My Expectations of You
Logistics (Grading, etc.)
Overview
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BA, Purdue University
MA, PhD, The Ohio State University
PepsiCo
Management Faculty, Wichita State University
AlliedSignal/Honeywell
Cardinal Health
My Background
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Organizational BehaviorThe systematic study of the actions and attitudes thatpeople exhibit in organizations .
- Systematic study
- Multiple levelsindividual, group/team, organization
- Varying depthbehaviors, attitudes, values
- All different kinds of organizations
Organizational Behavior Defined
Goal is to be able to explain, predict and control/shape human behavior
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Psychology
Social Psychology
Sociology
Anthropology
Political Science
Contributing Disciplines
Seeks to measure, explain and changebehavior
Focuses on the influence of people on
one another
Studies people in groups, in relation to
their fellow human beings
Studies societies to learn about human
beings and their activities
Studies the behavior of individuals and
groups within a political environment
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What Is An Organization?
Consciously coordinated social unit Composed of two or more people
Functions on a continuous basis to achieve acommon goal
Characterized by formal roles that define the behaviorof its members
Examples?
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One Real World Example
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People issues (and people) are complex
People management/skills are not easy
People make or break an organizations success
These skills are needed and expected in everyone
These skills become increasingly important over time
These skills are needed now more than ever
Why Is This Course Material Important?
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Cultural Phenomenon #2
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Cultural Phenomenon #2
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Insensitivity to others
Poor working relations
Inability to build or lead a team
Authoritarianism
Inability to change and adapt
Top Derailers That Cause One to Fail*
* Source: Center for Creative Leadership
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Present and discuss relevant theories/frameworks
Discuss application and implementation
Provide meaningful real world examples
Build interest in this important topic area
Provide you with learning/ takeaways that will help
you be most effective in the future
My Commitment
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Exhibit an interest in the course material
Attend class consistently and keep up on the reading
Think about applying the materialmake it personal
Ask questions (either in class or outside)
Be courteous and professional (e.g., minimal talking,
no cell phones)
When youre here, be here
My Expectations of You
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http://studentaffairs.osu.edu/resource_csc.asp
Academic Integrity and Code of Student Conduct
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PRO VITA, NON PRO SCHOLA
Something to Remember
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View this from the perspective of long-term learning
Be introspective
Continually think in terms of applicationin whateversettings you can think of
Keep up on the reading, attend class, and study
Contribute your own learning and perspective
Suggestions For You
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Sit in the front of the room, not the back
Pay attention and stay focused
Do NOT IM, text message, etc.
Participate, ask questions, and apply this to your life
Come to every class
Dont be lulled into Its All Common Sense thinking
Increasing Your Chances of Doing Well
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Three exams of 100 points each
Non-cumulative
Spaced roughly equally throughout the semester
Non-essay (multiple choice, matching, etc.)
Grading--Examinations
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Provides an opportunity to think about applying
course content and make it real
3 times throughout the semester, total of 15 points
Done individually and in class (Ill give you the time)
GradingTakeaways
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Improved understanding of behavior in organizations
Greater knowledge of your own self
Increased knowledge of how organizations managetheir human resources
Improved awareness and skills in these soft areas
Greater potential for long-term success in whatever
career you pursue
Benefits From Your Taking This Course
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Questions?