This course focuses on the micro and macro approaches to management as they evolved from psychology, sociology and anthropology over the last century. Special attention is given to Organizational Theory and the study of groups, organizations, networks and populations of organizations. Prerequisites: MGMT 6010 or MGT 6020.

( CSA 6010 OR MGT 6010 OR CSA 6020 OR MGT 6020 )

A. ENTRANCE COMPETENCIES:

1) Knowledge of personality, perception, attributions, and values in OB and HRM;
2) Knowledge of the history of major management theorists;
3) Preparation of a scholarly review of literature;
4) Mastery of the APA writing style;
5) Knowledge of the formal rules for the protection of human subjects realted to social science research.

B. EXIT COMPETENCIES:

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

1) Analyze and evaluate the historic psychological, sociological, and anthropological theories which apply to management;
2) Demonstrate the ability to communicate verbally or in writing about current trends and future directions of the major psychological, sociological, and anthropological theories which apply to management;
3) Critically evaluate empirical research, including identifying the theory and nomological linkages in the research model;
4) Demonstrate an understanding of the process of theory development and testing;
5) Prepare a formal research proposal suitable for future publishable research.

1. Required Materials


1. Textbooks

Organizational Citizenship Behavior: Its Nature, Antecedents, and Consequences - 2006
Organ, Dennis W., Podsakosff, Philip M., and MacKenzie, Scott B.
Sage Publications
Thousand Oaks, CA
ISBN: 0-7619-2995-9


Emotions at Work : theory, research and applications for management Payne, Roy L., Cooper, Cary L.
Wiley
Chichester, NY
ISBN: 0470023007


2. Articles

Required Journal Articles (almost all on line via the NSU e-library)


Ajzen, I. & Fishbein, M. (1973). Attitudes and normative variables as predictors of specific behaviors. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 27(1), 41-57.


Asch, S. E. (1938). Studies in the principles of judgments and attitudes: I. Two basic principles of judgement. Journal of Psychology, 5, 219-251.


Asch, S. E. (1940). Studies in the principles of judgment and attitudes: II. Determination of judgments by group and by ego standards. Journal of Social Psychology, 12, 433-465.


Bond, R., & Smith, P. B. (1996). Culture and conformity: A meta-analysis of studies using Asch's (1952b, 1956) line judgment task. Psychological Bulletin, 19(1), 111-137.


Darley, J. M., & Latané, B. (1968). Bystander intervention in emergencies: Diffusion of responsibility. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 8(4), 377-383.


Davis, S., DeZoort, F.T., & Kopp, L.S. (2006). The Effect of Obedience Pressure and Perceived Responsibility on Management Accountants' Creation of Budgetary Slack. Behavioral Research in Accounting, 18, 19-35.


Festinger, L. (1952). Some consequences of de-individuation in a group. The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 47(2),382-389.


Festinger, L., & Carlsmith, J. M. (1959). Cognitive consequences of forced compliance. The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 58(2), 203-210.


Furst, S.A., & Cable. D. M. (2008). Employee resistance to organizational change: Managerial influence tactics and leader-member exchange. Journal of Applied Psychology, 93(2), 453.


Heider, F. (1946). Attitudes and cognitive organization. The Journal of Psychology, 21, 107-112.


Hinrichs, T.K. (2007). Follower Propensity to Commit Crimes of Obedience: The Role of Leadership Beliefs. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 14(1), 69-76.


Latane, B., & Dabbs, J. M., Jr. (1975). Sex, group size and helping in three cities. Sociometry, 38(2), 180-194.


Low, K. S. D., Schneider, K. T., Radhakrishnan, P., & Rounds, J. (2007). The Experiences of Bystanders of Workplace Ethnic Harassment. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 37(10), 2261-2297


Milgram, S. (1963). Behavioral study of obedience. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 67(4), 371-378.


Milgram, S. (1977). Subject reaction: The neglected factor in the ethics of experimentation. The Hastings Center Report, 7(5), 19-23.


Muse, L.A., & Stamper, C.L. (2007). Perceived Organizational Support: Evidence for a Mediated Association with Work Performance. Journal of Managerial Issues, 19(4), 517-535,458-459.


Singh. N., & Krishnan, V.R. (2008). Self-sacrifice and transformational leadership: mediating role of altruism. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 29(3), 261-274.


Smelser, N. J. (1964). Theoretical issues of scope and problems. Sociological Quarterly, 5(2), 116-122.


Tesar, J.E., & Doppen, F. H. (2006). Propaganda and Collective Behavior: Who Is Doing It, How Does It Affect Us, and What Can We Do about It? The Social Studies, 97(6), 257-261.


Van Hooft, E. A.J., Ph Born, M., Taris, T.W., & Van der Flier, H., (2006). Ethnic and Gender Differences in Applicants' Decision-Making Processes: An Application of the Theory of Reasoned Action. International Journal of Selection and Assessment, 14(2), 156-166.


Wheeler, L., & Levine, L. (1967). Observer-model similarity in the contagion of aggression. Sociometry, 30(1), 41-49.





APA Manual
The APA Manual is a recommended textbook for all courses.
Effective July 1^st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is recommended for all courses.

NSU Bookstore
Textbooks and Case Studies may be purchased from the NSU Bookstore (located in the University Park Plaza) by calling 1-800-509-2665 or online at http://www.nsubooks.bkstore.com.

The NSU libraries comprise the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, East Campus Branch Library, Health Professions Division Library, Law Library and Technology Center, North Miami Beach Branch Library, University School Library Media Centers, and the William S. Richardson Ocean Science Library. Students are strongly encouraged to visit one of the physical locations and/or take advantage of the vast electronic library available for research. For more information, please visit http://www.nova.edu/library.

Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.