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This MAN 320F Exam 1 with Professor Aroian at UT Austin covers foundational
Organizational Behavior (OB), focusing on individual and interpersonal behavior,
management theories, and ethical dilemmas, using cases to link theory to practice,
with topics including the Big Five personality traits, locus of control, motivation
theories (Maslow, Herzberg), perception (schemas, halo effect), teamwork, conflict,
and leadership, emphasizing ethical leadership and application in dynamic
workplaces.
Key Topics Covered:
Foundations of OB: Goals of OB, fundamental business laws, manager roles,
organizational challenges.
Individual Behavior:
Personality: Big Five Model (Extroversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness,
Emotional Stability, Openness), Locus of Control (Internal vs. External),
Machiavellianism, Self-Monitoring, Risk Propensity.
Perception: Schemas, Attribution Theory (Fundamental Attribution Error, Self -
Serving Bias), Halo Effect, Cognitive Dissonance.
Motivation: Maslow's Hierarchy, Herzberg's Two -Factor Theory, Goal-Setting
Theory, Equity Theory, Job Characteristics Model.
Interpersonal Behavior:
Teamwork & Communication: Constructive differing, consensus decisions, active
listening.
Power & Influence: Tactics, ethical leadership.
Management & Ethics:
Management Styles: Theory Z, MBO (Management by Objectives).
Ethics: Real-life dilemmas, ethical leadership, stakeholder importance (customers,
employees, etc.).
Emotional Intelligence: Deep vs. Surface Acting, Empathy (Cognitive vs. Emotional).
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Fundamental laws of business -
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1) It always takes longer than you scheduled!
2) It always costs more than you budgeted!
3) When placed in difficult situation, people will take the path of
least resistance
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What do managers do? -
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Ensure that the organization achieves its goals and objectives
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Successful manager -
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good at getting the job done, moves up the corporate ladder,
spend 48% of their time networking
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, Effective manager -
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getting people to work together to meet the goals, is great at
"getting the job done," spend 44% of their time communicating
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the meaning of life -
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money
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organizational behavior -
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the systematic study of the actions and attitudes that people
exhibit within organizations
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successful organization -
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