introduction to organizational behavior week 6 – welcome back!
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Introduction to Organizational Behavior
Week 6 – Welcome Back!
AgendaAgenda Attendance
TA Survey
Team Assignments
Exam Discussion
Political Correctness Introduction
Mid-Semester TA Mid-Semester TA SurveySurvey
We need one volunteer who will take the envelope to the Office of Student Services
This survey is meant to help make me to become a better TA, which will hopefully help you in this course.
Please be candid! When you are completed, please
put the surveys in the envelope.
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue
that counts.
Exams Exams
That being said…That being said… The exams were good; overall class median
grade was a B.
Prelim is only 20% or 30% of your final grade, which means: even if you failed, you can still get an A- in this class!
Come talk to me with questions about this test and on how to study for the next test.
Form Study Groups
Read the Textbook
ExamsExams Do you have the exam with the Do you have the exam with the
CORRECT netid?CORRECT netid?
Are the points on the multiple Are the points on the multiple choice questions correct?choice questions correct?
What you will see on your What you will see on your exam exam
Component and Total Scores: Multiple Choice, Essay, Total
Essay Answers receiving full credit accurately
outlined the relevant concepts & strongly applied them to the case
For essay portion, partial credit was given
The TAs took grading the exam extremely seriously. We worked hard to grade the exams consistently and fairly across sections and TAs.
Reminder: Reminder: Re-Grading PoliciesRe-Grading Policies
If you have a question or complaint about a grade: submit this in writing to me/another TA within one week from today
Make a case for why you believe your grade is incorrect, providing a detailed account of how your answer meets the criteria for a better grade
This request has to be made in written form
Prof. Goncalo will ask one of the TA’s (not me) to re-grade,your entire exam
Be aware that your grade may go either up or down
Looking ahead to next Looking ahead to next weekweek
Next week in lecture, we will be discussing diversity and its perils and promises.
On Wednesday, Professor Goncalo will discuss political correctness. Political correctness refers to language, ideas,
policies, or behavior that attempts to minimize offense to various groups.
Please read the article in order to be prepared for class next week.
Group AssignmentsGroup Assignments Does everyone have a group?
Is your netid correct?
Please take a couple of minutes to set up a first group meeting
Group AssignmentsGroup Assignments Remember that a one page proposal is due
in lecture on Monday, October 27th!
This proposal should list your team members the organization you are studying the job title of your contact person a brief description of the issue you will study
If you plan to use a group at Cornell, please look at syllabus
An ExampleAn Example Organization: Endive- rock band
Contact Person: Jami Schmohe Job Title- Band member, head of merchandise
Organizational Issue: Creating a strong organizational culture that promotes creativity, commitment, and unity. Endive has been undergoing extensive
changes in its line-up and the generation of a new direction for the band. A strong culture is needed in order to provide a sense of identity and generate commitment to the organization.
Q & A
Have a great week!Have a great week! Remember to get started on your group
projects!
If you have questions on your exams, please contact me to set up an appointment!