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We will hold a 45-minute online office hour each week, open to everyone. The exact schedule will be announced at the start of the course, but it is generally planned for weekend afternoons.
You can also submit the questions through the e-learning site or via email.
(Please check the university's groupware address book for the email address.) |
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授業の概要 |
Organizational Behavior (OB) refers to the behavior of people within an organization. The field of OB mainly focuses on work organizations. Throughout your career, you will rely on others, be relied upon, and take on leadership roles to accomplish tasks, goals, and projects.
By gaining a deeper understanding of the human aspects of management, you will be able to make better use of the skills you are learning in other courses.
This course focuses on OB at three levels: individual, interpersonal, and group. Topics covered include personality, decision-making, motivation, interpersonal relationships, influence and persuasion, and team effectiveness. |
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学修目標 |
The main objectives of this course are as follows:
1. Enhance knowledge of OB concepts to understand and analyze how organizations and the people within them function.
2. Develop leadership, management, and collaboration skills by providing opportunities to apply OB concepts to real-world problems.
3. Support career growth and development by introducing effective learning strategies and encouraging the active application of course concepts to foster self-directed skill development
4. Contribute to building a diverse and inclusive learning community and apply that experience in business. |
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授業計画（各章） |
第1回
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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This chapter will discuss the course objectives and practical study approaches. It will also introduce the course lecturer.
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Chapter 2: Personality
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A deep understanding of one’s own personality and values is essential for effective organizational behavior. We will explore personal strengths and weaknesses, work styles, relationship-building strategies, and the ideal team structure.
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Chapter 3: Decision Making
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This chapter examines individual and group decision-making processes, along with the risks involved. We will introduce key behavioral economics concepts that have significantly influenced modern OB, using real-world examples to deepen our understanding of cognitive biases and strategies to mitigate their impact.
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Chapter 4: Motivation, Values, Goals, and Purpose
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In this chapter, we will explore effective strategies for motivating employees. Alongside theoretical frameworks, we will examine real-world data to illustrate key concepts. Additionally, we will introduce practical applications, showcasing how organizations have successfully implemented motivation strategies across different contexts.
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Chapter 5: Interpersonal Relationships 1
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The ability to accurately perceive and regulate one’s own emotions, as well as understand others’ emotions, is crucial in organizational behavior. This section introduces the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and explores how to build stronger interpersonal relationships.
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Chapter 6: Interpersonal Relationships 2
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As an extension of Emotional Intelligence, we continue to examine persuasion and influence strategies. In organizations, relying solely on authority or power has limitations, and simply following others' instructions may not lead to the desired outcomes. This section explores how to effectively use influence and persuasion to drive projects and initiatives in the desired direction.
The final section explores the relationship between generosity (Give and Take) and long-term career success.
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Chapter 7 (in-person): Groups and Teams
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Collaboration is at the core of organizational behavior. We will analyze group psychology and common tendencies in team interactions, identifying strategies to enhance teamwork. Additionally, we will discuss the benefits of diversity in organizations and the challenges involved in building diverse teams.
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受講上の留意点 |
Please attend the course according to the university’s official schedule without any delays.
Online discussions will be held (this corresponds to "posts" mentioned in the grading criteria). Further details will be provided in the course.
There will be one in-person class. Please check the schedule in advance in the "In-Person Class Schedule" and attend if possible. |
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成績評価基準 |
Posts: 25%
Since this is an online course, posting is one of the key components for improving learning outcomes. In Organizational Behavior, your active participation greatly contributes to the quality of learning. Grading for posts will focus more on quality than quantity. You do not need to post multiple times each week to earn a high score. However, your grade will be low if you do not post at all. Meaningful posts, in particular, meet the following criteria:
- Thought-provoking questions
- Describing real-life examples related to the course material
- Providing constructive comments or questions on previous posts to deepen the discussion or understanding
Assignments: 75%
Please describe situations as specifically as possible and accurately reflect the course content in your responses. However, you are not required to agree with all the theories and concepts presented. If your response offers a fresh, specific, and persuasive perspective, even if you disagree, it will lead to a higher evaluation. If you cite information or data, be sure to indicate the source. There is no strict word count requirement, but as a guideline, each assignment (which includes several questions) should be approximately 1-2 pages, A4 size.
Individual assignments will be given for Chapters 1, 2, 4, and 5. The assignment for Chapter 1 is worth 5% of the total grade, for Chapters 2 and 4, each assignment is worth 10%, and the assignment for Chapter 5 is worth 15%, making a total of 40%.
Additionally, there are two group work assignments. The assignment for Chapter 3 accounts for 15% of the total grade, and the assignment for Chapter 7 accounts for 20%. All group members will receive the same grade, totaling 35%.
The final grade will be based on these components, with the top 1/6 of students receiving an A, the next 1/3 receiving a B, the following 1/3 receiving a C, and the bottom 1/6 receiving a D or below.
If fewer than ten students register, the grading distribution mentioned above will not be applied.
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必読書籍 |
None. |
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参考書籍 |
At the end of each chapter, the relevant references will be introduced.. |
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その他 |
※本シラバスは開講前に変更される可能性があります。ご留意ください。 |
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事前学修・発展学修 |
Pre-Class Preparation:
- Before Chapter 1: Choose one organization you have been a part of and compare it with a similar organization. Analyze its strengths and weaknesses, along with the reasons for these differences.
- Before Chapter 2: Reflect on your current team and identify the personality traits that you find easiest and most challenging to work with. Explain the reasons behind your choices.
- Before Chapter 6: Complete two self-assessment tests related to persuasion (these will be distributed in advance).
- Before Chapter 7 (In-Person Session): Consider the personal growth areas you believe are most important for your future career development.
Extended Learning:
- Select one book introduced in the course that interests you the most and aim to read it within six months after the course ends.
- Ask a trusted friend or colleague to identify the competencies introduced in Chapter 5 that they believe you should further develop for career success. Create a plan to strengthen these competencies through practical application at work, and share your plan with them.
- Similarly, identify a growth area for a trusted colleague or friend and share your insights with them. |
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対面授業 |
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対面授業を実施します。受講申込の際は「対面授業スケジュール」にて日程をご確認ください。
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