BSAD 303 ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT – SPRING 2005
3 Semester hours
University of St. Francis
Dates: January 10, 2005 – May 2, 2005
Room: N219
Prerequisite: BSAD 150

INSTRUCTOR:         Donald Maier, Ph.D.

                                    Assistant Professor of Management

OFFICE:                     University of St. Francis, S – 455 (Tower Hall)

                                    500 N. Wilcox Street

                                    Joliet, Illinois 60435

OFFICE HOURS:      Monday 3:00PM to 4:30PM

Tuesday & Thursday 10:00AM to 12:00PM

                                    Wednesday 8:00AM to 12:00PM

                                    Or by appointment

TELEPHONE:           (815) 740-3666; Dr. Maier’s office

                                    Email – dmaier@stfrancis.edu

(800) 726-2600; Graduate Studies Office

                                    (815) 740-3478; Graduate Studies Office

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course examines the problems and dynamics of organizational change. Various leadership strategies and resources which may facilitate change and on-going personal development will be studied. The course emphasizes the learning process, OD interventions, consultant skills, reinforcement, monitoring success, and ethical issues.

Prerequisite: BSAD 150 Management and Organizational Behavior

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course utilize a variety of teaching methods ranging from formal lectures and role-playing games to case studies and small group discussion in presenting the diverse issues of OD.  In this subject, learning is its own reward. If you are not already working, you soon will be. You will find many of the concepts and cases in the course highly relevant to the world of business and to understanding the organization in which you (will) work.

At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. distinguish between OD, planned change, and other forms of change techniques
2. understand the systematic process of OD from diagnosis, data gathering/analysis, and feedback
3. understand and appreciate the importance of organization culture in facilitating change
4. recognize the importance of OD interventions in improving an organizations competitive advantage

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Harvey, D. & Brown, D.R. (2001) An Experiential Approach to Organization Development. (6^th ed.). Prentice Hall, New Jersey, ISBN #0130232781
Collins, J. & Porras, J. (1997) Built to Las: Successful habits of visionary companies. Harper Collins. ISBN #088736713

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Mid-Term Exam (100 pts.)

Final Exam (100pts.)

"Built to Last" – Revisited Paper (100 pts.)Students will choose one company from the initial survey data set on page 3 of C&P. Students will use the categories found in Table A.1 and provide an updated synopsis of where the company has gone since 1994 the book was first written. Paper guidelines to found under separate cover. All company selections MUST be made in writing AND pre-approved by instructor.

Weekly Journals (50 pts.)

Students will submit at the beginning of class each Thursday a one-page, typed, double-spaced, journal. Topics will be provided by the instructor on the Thursday before due date.

Participation (50 pts.)

Not only is your participation vital to your and each other’s learning development, but it’s also required. Learning does not develop in a vacuum but is propagated in the open. I am not concerned so much of whether you are providing a "correct" answer, but in "why" you believe that way. Can you defend your answer or position on a particular issue or question? We will all be challenged to do this in our career’s; learning to provide a rationale for our thoughts is vital to critical thinking. 

ATTENDANCE:        Required and expected. We are all adults who have made a commitment to lifelong learning. As such, you are responsible for your success or failure. Keep in mind that participation is a part of your grade as is group participation. If you are not here, you cannot participate

GRADING:                A = 350 – 400
                                    B = 300 – 349
                                    C = 250 – 299
                                    F = <249

From the University of St. Francis Catalogue

 
STUDENT DISABILITY POLICY:

All students with documented disabilities who need accommodations should contact your professor within the first two weeks of school and schedule an appointment with the Disabilities Coordinator, Pat Vivio at 815.740.3204 in room S 210.

 
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT:

Academic integrity requires that all academic work be wholly the product of an identified individual or individuals. Collaboration is only acceptable when it is explicitly acknowledged. Ethical conduct is the obligation of every member of the University community, and breaches of academic integrity constitute serious offenses. Since a lack of integrity hinders the student’s academic development, it cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. Violations include but are not limited to: cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and denying others access to information or material. See USF Catalog for further clarification and information on grievance procedures.

 
CLASSROOM RULES/BEHAVIORS/POLICIES:

We are all adults hoping to learn something new about the world of business and/or ourselves. As such, everyone MUST respect the opinions, values, and differences of other students and the instructor. If at any time, a student becomes disrespectful to the instructor or to another student in any manner, that student will be required to leave the class for that day and will receive no credit towards their participation for that WEEK. Other rules etc, to be observed and followed in class will be:

No food (drinks are acceptable) allowed

No hats to be worn in class; it’s not recess and you won’t wear hats in the corporate world either

You will pick-up after yourself at the end of class

Be prompt and courteous if arriving late. IF you are more than 10 minutes late for class, please do not bother attending that day, unless an extraneous situation develops.

No talking when others are talking or presenting. Be respectful of other classmates.

Come prepared for class – read the materials and be ready to provide answers.

Come prepared with course materials

 
The instructor reserves the right to revise/adjust the syllabus and class schedule as circumstances may warrant during the semester. Students are expected to follow all policies in the USF Catalog and Student Handbook.
 

As a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts, we are a welcoming community of learners challenged by Franciscan values and charisma, engaged in a continuous pursuit of knowledge, faith, wisdom, and justice, and ever mindful of a tradition that emphasizes
reverence for creation, compassion, and peacemaking. We strive for academic excellence in all programs, preparing women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership.

  COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the College of Business is to offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs that are career oriented and focus on academic excellence.  Undergraduate
programs are designed for traditional and nontraditional students providing a blend of professional studies and a strong liberal arts curriculum. Graduate programs are designed for working professionals and are practitioner based. All programs in the College of Business are driven by the University's Catholic Franciscan mission. The College seeks to inspire in its students a love of knowledge and truth and to instill the Franciscan values of respect, compassion, integrity and service.

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