International Organizational Behaviour

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Course
SOSC 3141
Discontinued
No
Course Code
SOSC 3141
Descriptive
International Organizational Behaviour
Department
Social Sciences
Faculty
Humanities & Social Sciences
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
35
Course Designation
Certificate in Global Competency
Industry Designation
None
Contact Hours
Lecture: 2 hrs. per week / semester Seminar: 2 hrs. per week / semester
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Seminar
Learning Activities

The course will employ a variety of instructional methods to accomplish its objectives, including some of the following:

  • lectures
  • group projects/discussions
  • case studies
  • seminar presentations
  • library research papers
Course Description
This course explores the international variability of organizational behavior, including variability in organizational conflict and power, work motivation, work attitudes, teamwork, organizational culture and leadership. Drawing on a range of theories about cultural differences and their effect on behavior, the course examines the extent to which ideas that have been formulated in developed western countries are sufficient to explain organizational behavior in other areas of the world. As part of the course, students research a major topic in organizational behavior and analyze the differences between Canada and one country outside of the economically developed, western world.
Course Content
  1. Introduction to International Organizational Behaviour
  2. Research on International Organizational Behaviour and Levels of Analysis
  3. Cultural Variability and Universals
  4. Culture and Organizational Behaviour
  5. International Differences in Power, Authority and Influence in Organizations
  6. Organizational Conflicts, Negotiations, Agreements and Culture
  7. Work Motivation and Culture
  8. Organizational Attitudes, Moral Judgments and Culture
  9. Groups, Teams and Culture
  10. Organizational Cultures and National Cultures
  11. Organizational Leadership and Culture
  12. Organizational Change, Adaptability and Culture
  13. Behaviour in International and Cross Cultural Organizations
Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course the successful student will be able to: 

  1. Analyze international variability and universals in organizational behaviour
  2. Explain how culture affects organizational behavior
  3. Describe a range of theories of cultural variation and evaluate their ability to explain variations in organizational behavior between countries.
  4. Evaluate the applicability of common theories of organizational behavior outside of economically developed western countries
 
Means of Assessment

Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College policy.  Evaluation will be based on course objectives and will include some of the following:  quizzes, exams, research paper, case study assignment, group project, oral presentation, participation, etc.  The specific evaluation criteria will be provided by the instructor at the beginning of the semester.

An example of an evaluation scheme:

Mid Term Exam                                                                                     25%

Case Study                                                                                           20%

Article Review                                                                                       20%

Research Paper                                                                                     35%

Total                                                                                                    100%

 

Textbook Materials

Texts will be updated periodically. Typical examples are:

  • Francesco A.M and Gold B.A. (2004) International Organizational Behavior (2nd Edition). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education.
  • Silverthorne C.P. (2005) Organizational Psychology in Cross Cultural Perspective. New York: New York University Press.
Prerequisites

SOSC 2140 or BUSN 3310 or PSYC 3340