Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Required Materials:
1. Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 8th Ed., by Robbins, Stephen, 2005; ISBN: 0-13-
144571-5
Course Communication:
If you would like to talk with me in person, please make an appointment to meet during
my UTD office hours. Questions by email or phone are acceptable – email is preferred. Do
NOT submit any assignment by any means other than in-class turn-in, unless specifically
pre approved by me.
Participation:
Class participation is necessary for us to have a successful semester; therefore each student
is expected to come to class having read and prepared the assigned material. You will not
do well in the course if you do not attend and participate in class, or if you have not
prepared the assigned material.
This class will explore organizational behavior through interactive learning; you will
engage in individual and group activities that may emulate OB applications in the
workplace. Occasionally, these learning exercises will involve some minor physical
activity. While your participation is required, if you have any reason NOT to engage in a
particular physical role as described, simply notify me and we will find an alternative role
for you. Five percent of your course grade will be determined by in-class participation.
Preparation, class attendance, active participation, and comprehensive note taking are key
elements to obtaining a satisfactory grade in this course. I recognize that this class is
comprised of individuals with various backgrounds, interests, and learning styles.
Therefore, if you have questions about any aspect of the course, please contact me.
Attendance:
It is important that you attend class regularly. This is because the textbook is used as a
supplement to the material presented in class. You are responsible for all content derived
from class meetings. I encourage you to exchange contact information with at least one
classmate so that you are able to obtain lecture notes and other course information
should you miss a class. It is your responsibility to stay current with the class.
The exams are generally multiple-choice and are based on lectures, in-class discussions
and exercises, and the textbook content. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR SCANTRON FORM
882E with you on the day of the exam. Many questions are applied and require you to
analyze, synthesize and apply OB concepts. Often, more than one answer may be
applicable, but only the BEST answer is correct.
The first exam will cover the chapters and topics covered since the start of class.
Subsequent exams will cover the topics and text chapters covered since the prior exam.
Important: It is imperative that you come to class on time on every exam day. Once a
student has finished an exam and left the classroom, the examination is closed. That
is, you may not enter the classroom once any student has completed the exam and left
the room. Often, students are finished within the first 20 minutes of class.
Make-up Exam:
There will be NO make-up exams. However, I will drop your lowest exam grade.
Consequently, you may miss one exam without penalty.
Late Assignments:
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class on the due date. Late assignments will
generally not be accepted and you will receive a zero. In rare cases, with significant reason
and proper documentation, late assignments may be accepted but will be subject to a 10%
per day late penalty.
Course Grades:
Your final grade is calculated as follows (percent of total points):
97 and above A+
89.5 to 96.9 A
87 to 89.4 B+
79.5 to 86.99 B
77 to 79.4 C+
69.5 to 76.9 C
67 to 69.4 D+
59.5 to 66.9 D
Below 59.5 F
I will fully conform to the Federal Education and Responsibility Act (FERPA) and take
every precaution to protect your right to privacy. For example, I will not allow another
student to ask for one of your graded assignments in case of your absence, unless you have
made prior arrangements with me. I will also fully support the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) as it applies to UTD. If these provisions apply to you please make me aware of
your needs so I can accommodate you.