Course

Organizational Behaviour Management

Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Disability & Community Studies
Course code
DACS 4117
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15 Weeks
Max class size
30
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Seminar
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This upper-level course will introduce and thoroughly orient students to the research and practice in the field of Organizational Behaviour Management (OBM). It will provide students with the skills needed to apply the fundamental principles of applied behaviour analysis to various performance issues in organizational settings, such as performance analysis, supervision, staff training, behavioural systems analysis, organizational culture, and leadership. Organizational Behaviour is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals and groups have in the workplace. Students will be able to apply their knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness.
Course content

The following global ideas guide the design and delivery of this course:

  • The concepts and techniques used in OBM originated from the field of behaviour analysis.
  • The fundamental principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) apply to a variety of performance problems in organizational settings.
  • When ABA is applied to organizational problems such as training, safety, productivity, and quality deficits, the collective set of procedures is termed “Organizational Behavior Management."
  • The overarching goal of ABA is to enrich the quality of people’s lives.
  • Behaviour analysts have a responsibility to the profession of behaviour analysis and colleagues through promoting and modeling an ethical culture.

 

Learning activities

In this course, students engage in a variety of learning activities such as lecture, reading, weekly reading quizzes, group discussion, individual assignments, and audio-visual presentations.

Means of assessment

This is a graded course. Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course. Instructors may use a student’s record of attendance and level of active participation in the course as part of the student’s graded performance. Where this occurs, expectations and grade calculations regarding class attendance and participation will be clearly defined in the Instructor's Course Outline. Other forms of evaluation may include a combination of Quizzes, Research and Reflection Papers, Presentations, Literature Reviews, Group Assignments, Case Studies, and Critiques.

Learning outcomes

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

  1. Articulate the importance of taking a systematic approach to the study of individual and group behaviour in organizational settings.
  2. Analyze, synthesize, comprehend, and describe all core components of the Organizational Behaviour Management (OBM) model and its relationship to the successful operation of modern organizations.
  3. Analyze organizational behavior at three levels: the individual, the group, and the organization as a whole.
  4. Assess performance and organizational concerns using an OBM approach.
  5. Consider and articulate contextual variables that influence performance and well-being in organizations.
  6. Identify appropriate and effective intervention strategies for improving performance, safety, and well-being in organizations.
  7. Articulate OBM concepts related to the effective supervision of supervisees.
Textbook materials

Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. Additional Open Access material such as online articles, websites, and video content may be used to ensure research and practice explored is current to the field. A list of required textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of the semester.

Requisites

Prerequisites

No prerequisite courses.

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

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Institution Transfer details for DACS 4117
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

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