Course Code & Number
BA 204
Course Title
Organizational Behavior
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Behavior of individuals and groups in organizations. Performance concept. Individual behaviors. Communication among individuals. Performance improvement methods. Behavior analysis. The role of management.
Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to examine the behavior of individuals and groups in organizations.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Define the basic organizational behavior concepts
2. Recognize the importance of motivation in the performance of group members in an organization
3. Identify the effects of power and politics within the organization system
4. Describe the vital role leaders play in the decision making and management of conflict
5. Discover the human resource policies and practices
Recommended Reading
1. Organizational Behavior, R. Kreitner and A. Kinicki, McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2009.
2. Journal of Organizational Behavior
3. Occupational and Organizational Psychology
4. Related journal articles and publications.