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MBA592 (Summer)
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Stony Brook University College of Business
Professor: Michael Nugent
Office Hours: by appointment
E-Mail: [email protected]
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EVERYTHING IT CONTAINS.
TEXTBOOK:
Essentials of Organizational Behavior Plus MyLab Management with
Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 14th Edition
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Course ID:
nugent23646
ASYNCHRONOUS CLASS:
Asynchronous class: I will provide videos, documents, lectures, tests, and
assignments that can be accessed at any time day or night. Students must connect
to blackboard and post to the Discussion boards at least 4 days a week.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES:
As members of many types of organizations throughout our lives, we are all affected
at some time or another by their internal dynamics. These dynamics consist of the
behaviors of individuals and students as they work and interact together with the
organization. In some cases, this "organizational behavior" may generate an
environment that is very pleasant to function within and highly conducive to effective
work processes. In other cases, it may create an unpleasant and dysfunctional work
environment.
To help us best understand and address these issues, the field of organizational
behavior has developed as the study of the behavior of individuals and students in
organizations. Scientific investigations in this area have generated a body of
knowledge on issues such as individual behaviors (e.g., individual perception,
motivation, leadership, decision-making, etc.), students and teamwork (e.g., internal
student processes and student dynamics, interpersonal processes, etc.), and
organizational context and characteristics (e.g., organizational structure,
organizational design, organizational culture, etc.).

The purpose of this course is to introduce the main ideas and concepts of
organizational behavior and provide a basic understanding of current theories,
principles, and practices concerning its management. The intent is to help
participants gain useful knowledge that will help them gain greater self-awareness
and confidence in self-management, and prepare them for successful careers and
satisfying life experiences.
THE LEARNING GOALS/OBJECTIVES OF THIS COURSE ARE TO:
(1) Help students understand organizational behavior issues and consequently
be able to more effectively manage themselves and others at work.