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INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY FALL 2005 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS MEETING TIME: THURSDAY 7:00 – 9:45PM GR4.301
PROFESSOR: Salena Brody, Ph.D.
EMAIL:
[email protected]
OFFICE HOURS : By appointment, please contact via email
REQUIRED READINGS : Title: The Organizational Behavior Reader, 7th ed. Authors: Osland, J.S., Kolb, D.A., & Rubin, I.M. Publisher: Prentice Hall ISBN: 0-13-026554-3 (2) WebCT online readings [Downloadable at webct.utdallas.edu] (1)
Course objectives: This course explores topics in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a particular emphasis on social psychological theory and research. The course texts include modern narratives about work as well as pieces that highlight Psychology’s contribution to the study of work. Lectures will go beyond the texts and address “real-life” issues in the workplace.
Evaluation criteria: Weekly reflection papers Exam 1 “You’re the consultant” project* Group presentation Exam 2
25% 20% 20% 15% 20%
*The alternative Service-Learning Reflection Assignment is also worth 20%
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Partic ipation in this class will enrich your educational experience. This class involves group work, participating in interactive exercises, in-class thought papers, making presentations, being an active listener, and contributing to class discussions. Reading the required text is essential to your participation score. At times, the content of in-class writing assignments will be evaluated as well as your ability to discuss any of the assigned readings. During classroom discussion, a positive attitude is expected and disrespect directed at any classmate will not be tolerated. The “You’re the Consultant!” Project requires you to apply your knowledge of I/O psychology to real workplace issues. A separate handout will be provided with details about expectations, due dates and grading criteria. Alternatively, students may opt to participate in service-learning in a non-profit social service organization. In lieu of the “You’re the Consultant!” project, students who opt for the service- learning option will provide weekly service at one agency for a minimum of 21 hours (3 hours per week over the course of 7 weeks). A separate handout with grading criteria and due date (project is due after completion of service) will be provided for the Service-Learning Reflection assignment that will include an analysis of the organizational dynamics at the agency. You must decide whether you would like to participate in service-learning by Thursday, 9/1. A service- learning contract must be signed by student, instructor, and age ncy supervisor and kept on file with the instructor. A timesheet documenting the 21 hours of service must also be turned in with the Reflection assignment (must be signed by supervisor each visit). Exam 1 and Exam 2 will include short answer and essay questions. Exam 2 will not be cumulative (i.e. it will only cover the second half of the course). The purpose of the group project and presentation is to delve more deeply into an area of I/O Psychology that is not covered in class. Your group will be required to prepare a professional presentation and curriculum module. A separate handout will be provided with details about expectations, due dates and grading criteria. Extra credit can be earned in this class by sending the professor links relevant to the week’s course content. Using WebCT mail, send the link to the article and a paragraph explaining the article’s relevancy to the course content NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE TOPIC IS COVERED, 5pm. For example, an article related to gender issues and leadership must be sent via WebCT mail no later than Wednesday, September 7th , 5pm. Policy on missing tests and late papers: There will be NO alternative test times. If you miss a test due to an excused absence, an alternative evaluation procedur e will be established. This will require proper documentation and must be negotiated with the professor. If proper documentation is not provided regarding the missed class, a grade of zero will be assigned. “My printer broke at the last minute” is never a valid excuse for why a paper is late. PLAN AHEAD and have your assignment done early enough so you have time to handle technical problems. The highest grade possible for late papers/projects turned the next DAY will be a C. Assignments turned in after this point will be deducted an additional letter grade for each late day. In extenuating circumstances, such as a death in the family or a traumatic life event, extensions will be granted, but ONLY if arranged in advance.
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Policy on tardiness: Coming to class on time is expected and required. Coming to class late distracts other students from learning and is a sign of disrespect to your professor and your peers. Arriving late sends a signal that YOUR time is more valuable than others’ time. Assignments are always due at the BEGINNING of class, so showing up late on project due dates will also mean that your assignment is late and points will be deducted. Policy on cell phones and text messaging: Class time is for learning. Barring an emergency, using cell phones for any reason (talking or text messaging) during class time is inappropriate. Cell phones should be turned off or turned to silent mode during class. If a student uses a cell phone during class, the professor may ask the student to turn over the phone for the remainder or class time or leave. Policy on academic honesty: No form of academic dishonesty will be tolerated. This includes cheating on exams, plagiarizing scholarly works, and copying text from internet sources without proper documentation of the author. The consequences of academic dishonestly can be severe, ranging from failing the class to being on academic probation. NO EXCUSES! Methods of properly documenting sources will be covered in class. If you are unclear about the line between paraphrasing other’s work and plagiarism, please see the professor for clarification. Please see official policy and examples of plagiarism at: http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/scholastic.html
ADA Statement: It is the policy of the University of Texas at Dallas to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals who are students with disabilities. This College will adhere to all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student's responsibility to contact Disability Services in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations (http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/hcsvc.html).
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PROPOSED SCHEDULE AND READINGS
WEEK Week 1
TOPIC
READINGS
ASSIGNMENTS
Introduction to the course The Psychological Contract
Reader: Ch.1
*Write reflection paper over Week1 readings *If considering service-learning, contact agencies *Log in to WebCT webct.utdallas.edu
Week 2 8/25
Managing Diversity, Part I
Reader: Ch.12
DUE: Week1 reflection paper *Write reflection paper over Week 2 readings
Week 3 9/1
Managing Diversity, Part II
Reader: Ch. 8
DUE: Week2 reflection paper *Write reflection paper over Week 3 readings DEADLINE FOR CHOOSING SERVICE-LEARNING 9/1
Week 4 9/8
Leadership Gender Issues in Leadership
Reader: Ch.13
DUE: Week3 reflection paper *Write reflection paper over Week 4 readings
Week 5 9/15
Work-Family Balance
WEBCT: WEEK5
DUE: Week4 reflection paper *Write reflection paper over Week5 readings
8/18
STUDY FOR EXAM1
Week 6 9/22
9/22 EXAM 1
Week 7 9/29
Communication at Work
Reader: Ch. 7
DUE: Week5 reflection paper *Write reflection paper over Week7 readings
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Week 8 10/6
The Psychology of Marketing
Week 9 10/13
Stress and Work
Week 10 10/20
Individual and Organizational Motivation
WEBCT: WEEK8
DUE: Week7 reflection paper *Write reflection paper over Week8 readings
Reader: Ch. 6
DUE: Week8 reflection paper *Write reflection paper over Week9 readings
Reader: Ch. 4
DUE: Week9 reflection paper
-Selection, Training, and Burnout
*Write reflection paper over Week10 readings
Week 11 10/27
Power, Influence, and Social Roles Reader: Ch. 16
DUE: Week10 reflection paper
Week 12 11/3
Intergroup Relations —Teams, Negotiation
Reader: Ch. 9 and Ch. 11
Week 13 11/10
Performance Appraisal
Reader: Ch. 18
Week 14 11/17
Presentations
Week 15 12/1
12/1 EXAM2
--Total situations
*Write reflection paper over Week11 readings DUE: Week11 reflection paper *Write reflection paper over Week12 readings DUE: Week12 reflection paper *Write reflection paper over Week13 readings DUE: Week13 reflection paper *Study for Exam2
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