King Saud University

College of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

COURSE SYLLABUS FALL 2017 (1-1437/1438)

BUS: Organizational Behavior 511
Instructor: Dr. Mohammed S. AL-Amri
Email: msruh28@gmail.com

This course aims to help the students understand human behavior Course
in organizations. It also helps them to develop analytical skills Objective
necessary for identifying, diagnosing and solving behavioral
problems at the workplace. It provides for the study of behavior at
the individual level in terms of perception, personality, motivation,
learning, creativity, values and attitude. It also provides for the
study of behavior at the collective level in terms of group dynamics,
conflict, leadership and communication. In addition, it includes the
study of behavior at the level of the whole organization in terms of
organizational
design,
organizational
development
and
organizational culture.
1. Read chapters before class. If you do not understand Class
concepts in the readings, please ask questions in class or contact Policies
the instructor.
2. Your positive participation in class is welcome and
anticipated. Attending class is expected, and completing the
assignments can create a base of knowledge for you to draw from
for years. A significant amount of learning will occur from class
discussions and information disseminated in class. Missing class will
mean you miss vital information. This is a course where you can
build skills to help you to be successful in your college career and in
your professional pursuits.
3. Late Work: Assignments are due at the start of class. Late
homework is not graded (exception: a documented excused
absence).
4. There are no makeup exams (unless you have a documented
excused absence).

I am here to instruct and to be a resource to you. My goal is to help Instructor

you achieve life-long learning in this course. I will come to each Philosoph
session prepared to offer you relevant material that will help you to
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be a clear and effective problem solver. With your help and positive
participation, we will create a professional learning environment in
the classroom where everyone is respected and ideas lead to
meaningful discussion that will offer you valuable insight into the
human resource issues that face todays managers.

Required
Text Book

Behaviors in organisations
Author: Jerald Greenberg
Edition: Tenth
Copyright: 2011

Course
Schedule
Title

The field of organizational behavior

Organizational justice, ethics, and corporate
social responsibility
Perception and learning: understanding and
adapting to the work environment
Individual differences: personality, skills, and
abilities
Coping with organizational life: emotions and
stress
Work-related attitudes: prejudice, job satisfaction,
and organizational commitment
Motivation in organizations
Communication in organizations
Decision-making in organizations
Interpersonal behavior at work: conflict,
cooperation, trust, and deviance
Leadership in organizations
Organizational structure and design

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Chapter 1
Chapter 2

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Chapter 3

Mid-Term

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7
Chapter 9
Chapter
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Chapter
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Chapter
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Chapter
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Mid-Term Exam
Case Study
Analysis
Presentation
Participation
Assignment
Final Exam

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