Course Syllabus – Human Behavior in Organizations

Prof. Darren J. Gonzales

College of the Immaculate Conception

Graduate School
Cabanatuan City

Course Syllabus
Human Behavior in Organizations
Darren J. Gonzales, AB, MPM, LLB (Units)
Professor

+639171551291
darrenjgonzales@gmail.com

Course Description
This course provides a broad introduction to the structure and function of organizations and
the behavior of people in them, focusing on public and nonprofit organizations. The primary
purpose of the course is to equip students with an understanding of organizational concepts
and practical techniques for managing effectively in challenging environments. Topics
discussed include organizational behavior, rational and natural organizations, open systems
and organizational environment, personal assessment of managerial skills, leadership,
employee empowerment, motivation, diversity, managing conflict, negotiation,
communication, leadership and working in groups and teams, managing change, and
managing stress.

Competencies
At the end of the semester, the students will be able to:


A. Explain the concepts, theories, models and principles of human behavior in relation to
the individual, group and organizational levels.
B. Discuss the factors that affect an individual’s personal development in an organization.
C. Gain a better understanding of their own behavior and that of others and how it affects
the organizational goals and effectiveness.

D. Develop “soft skills” to effectively deal with interpersonal and management challenges.
E. Expose students to the realities and challenges of working in an organization.

F. Derive learning insights and vis-á-vis future career.

Course Methodology
Interactive/Participatory, student-centered mode or learning strategies will be employed such
as lecture-discussions, workshops, small group/round table discussions, sharing, case
analyses, simulation games, group dynamics and research assignments. Activities shall be
used along with the lectures to illustrate concepts and to encourage class participation.
Students are required to present a case analysis of human behavior in the organization
(individual, group/team or organizational level) and submit a paper on the same case at the
end of the semester. The students will be encouraged to interview, utilize various methods to
gather information about the case. The course requirements will guide the performance
evaluation of the student.
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Prof. Darren J. Gonzales

Course Content

[Introduction]
A. What is Organizational Behavior?
[The Individual]
B. Diversity in Organizations
C. Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
D. Emotions and Moods
E. Personality and Values
F. Perception and Individual Decision Making
G. Motivation Concepts
H. Motivation: From Concepts to Applications
[The Group]
I. Foundations of Group Behavior
J. Understanding Work Teams
K. Communication
L. Leadership
M. Power and Politics
N. Conflict and Negotiation
O. Foundations of Organization Structure
[The Organization System]
P. Organizational Culture
Q. Human Resource Policies and Practices
R. Organizational Change and Stress Management
[Comprehensive Cases]

Course Requirements
The submission and accomplishment of the following will be required to pass the course:

§ Academic Papers;
§ Individual and Group Case/ Research Presentations;
§ Assignments; and
§ Term Examinations;

Grading System
The rating of graduate student shall be in accordance with the following table of equivalence:

Percentage Numerical Equivalence Letter Grade

97-100 1.00 A+
94-96 1.25 A
91-93 1.50 A-
88-90 1.75 B+
85-87 2.00 B
F – Failed (Below 2.00 or equivalent); W - Dropped (without credit); INC - Incomplete
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Prof. Darren J. Gonzales

Class List and Attendance***

1. A class list is generated from the Data Management System. Only students included
in the class list are entitled to attend the class;
2. Regular and punctual attendance in all classes is expected of all students;
3. A limited number of absences is allowed for serious reason, but this may not exceed
3 hours per unit. Absences beyond this limit incur an automatic grade of W
(DROPPED) and consequent loss of credit to the course;
4. A student who is absent from class is responsible for all the lessons & assignments
during his/her absence;
5. Any student who leaves the class without permission from the teacher is accountable
for his/her act and is considered absent; and
6. Students would not be re-admitted to his/her class without admission slips issued by
the Dean of the Graduate School.

Classroom Policies
Students are required to uphold intellectual honesty in all class requirements and activities.
This includes the 
need to use quotation marks for verbatim statements lifted from another work
and to cite all sources in research work through footnotes and/or bibliographies.

The school punishes cheating and plagiarism (which includes extensive “cutting and pasting”
even with a footnote) with an F not only in that particular requirement but in the whole course
IF that requirement carries a grade which constitutes more than 10% of the final grade. For
group work, the members are expected to review the final paper before submission to ensure
that violations have not been incurred.

The Student Handbook will serve as a guide for all school policies. Other classroom policies
will be announced in class by the course professor.

Points for Leveling Off

1. Cell phones must be put off or put on silent mode during classes. Absolutely no texting.
Please leave the room if you need to make an urgent call or if you are to respond to a
call. No opening of laptops except when required/requested. This is one form of
RESPECT. 

2. Come to class to participate, open-minded, with maturity and respectful of your
classmates and facilitators/mentors/teachers. Let the classroom be a vibrant venue for
learning and growing. 

3. You may text/call for urgent inquiries or messages. The use of the email is highly
preferred over cell phone (text messages).
4. The Professor will create an official Facebook Group for the class (NOT Messenger
Group Chat) for official announcements and other concerns.