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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?