... |Course Syllabus | | |College of Social Sciences | | |BEH/225 Version 4 | | |Introduction to Behavioral Science | Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course focuses on human personality, motivation, learning, and cognition. The theories and insights of major figures in psychology are discussed. Neuroscience, psychological disorders, and therapies are also considered in relation to human behavior. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed...
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...psychology Course Description Effective Fall 2013 AP Course Descriptions are updated regularly. Please visit AP Central ® (apcentral.collegeboard.org) to determine whether a more recent Course Description PDF is available. The College Board The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of more than 5,900 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools. For further information, visit www.collegeboard.org. AP Equity and Access Policy The College Board strongly encourages educators to make equitable access a guiding principle for their AP programs by giving all willing and academically prepared students the opportunity to participate in AP. We encourage the elimination of barriers that restrict access to AP for students from ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic groups that have been traditionally underserved. Schools should ...
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...Table of Contents 1. Understand the relationship between organizational structure and culture: 2 1.1 Compare and contrast different organizational structure and cultures: 2 1.2 Explain how the relationship between an organization’s structure and culture can impact on the performance of the business: 4 1.3 Discuss the factors which influence individual behavior at work: 4 2. Understand different approaches to management and leadership: 5 2.1 Compare the effectiveness of different leadership styles in different organizations: 5 2.2 Explain how organizational theory underpins the practice of management: 5 2.3 Evaluate the different approaches to management used by different organizations: 6 3. Understand ways of using motivational theories in organizations 7 3.1 Discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation in organizations in period of change: 7 3.2 Compare the application of different motivational theories within the workplace: 8 3.3 Evaluate the usefulness of a motivation theory for managers: 9 4. Understand mechanism for developing effective teamwork in organizations 10 4.1 Explain the nature of groups and group behavior within organizations: 10 4.2 Discuss factors that may promote or inhibit the development of effective teamwork in organizations: 10 4.3 evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within a given organization: 11 References: 12 Introduction: Organization is the combination of people for...
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...Assignment 1: Motivation Theory and Practice Analyze, compare, and contrast the two contemporary theories of motivation (a) equity theory and, (b) expectancy theory. Include in your discussion, an evaluation of each theory and the implications to managers in a global work environment. Your analysis should include identification of the strengths and weaknesses of each theory using scholarly references to defend your arguments. by Tassos Pericleous Student’s Number: 20153386 American College Semester 1 November 2015 Abstract The purpose of this paper was to analyze, compare, and contrast the two contemporary theories of motivation equity theory and, expectancy theory. Evaluate each theory and the implications of the theories to managers in a global work environment. Analysis should include identification of the strengths and weaknesses of each theory using scholarly references to defend your arguments. Motivation is the answer to the question “Why we do what we do?”. The motivation theories try to figure out what the “M” is in the equation: “M motivates P” (Motivator motivates the Person). It is one of most important duty of an entrepreneur to motivate people. Motivation theories can be classified broadly into two different perspectives: Content and Process theories. This paper explores the two contemporary theories of motivation process theories, equity (Adam’s) theory and expectancy (Vroom’s) theory. Analysis of equity theory (a) Equity Theory Equity Theory...
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...June 1, 2015 – July 25, 2015 Tuesday & Thursday: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Building: 7656, Room #12 Instructor: Lesly R. Krome, M. S. lrkrome@ksu.edu I. Introduction A. General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories, and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. B. This course satisfies three semester hours of the Social/Behavioral Science for the Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degrees. Please check your degree plan to determine the status of this course in your program of study. C. Through this course, students will prepare for contemporary challenges by developing and demonstrating critical thinking skills, communication skills, social responsibility, and empirical and quantitative skills. D. Prerequisites(s): None II. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: A. Identify various research methods and their characteristics used in the scientific study of psychology. B. Describe the historical influences and early schools of thought that shaped the field of psychology. C. Describe some of the prominent perspectives and approaches used in the study of psychology. D. Use terminology unique to the study of psychology. E. Describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation. F. Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior. III. Instructional Materials The instructional material identified...
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...dependent and independent in relation to various theories of organizational behavior played a significant role in the failure of the once profitable and prominent Swiss Air Airline company. It provides specific examples of how certain organizational behavioral theories if applied before the company’s insolvency might have predicted the airlines impending bankruptcy. It also compares and contrasts the different aspects of the company’s leadership, management, and corporate structure, and the significant role that these organizational behavioral variables played in the company’s downfall. Swissair The year of 2001 was not only noted for the terrorist attacks of 911, but it was also the year that the world witnessed the collapse of Swissair, one of the world’s most successful airlines and the first to officially fly the Swiss Flag as a national carrier. In October of that year the airlines was forced into filing Sweden’s form of Chapter 11 in an effort to protect itself from its creditors. Several organizational behavioral theories and their associated variables could have predicted the likelihood of the failure based on the behavior of the corporation’s top leadership and the management of its subsidiaries as the company began the strategic implementation of merging and acquiring other airline companies in an effort to secure a greater market share. The Behavior The airline company traditionally known as a extremely risk-adverse with one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry...
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...administration. Explain the definition through a practical example – federal, state or local level agency and explain what is meant by public administration through a policy and program of that agency. Public administration help provide a variety of services for the needs of the public through government agencies and non-profit organizations. One example is the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI serves the public by protecting people of the United States from terrorists and criminals. Another example is the Department of Transportation. This agency satisfies the public by making sure they are able to get to their destination on time. My last example is the Fire Department. Their primary focus is to ensure the community’s safety when they come in contact with fire. On a daily basis, the public relies on the government to regulate the things we do. 2. Compare and contrast the contributions of Taylor and Simon to the field of public...
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...Prepared by: Trần Minh Hằng – Helena Class: F05A-065 No of words: 2,759 Submission date: 21th November, 2012 Table of Contents Introduction 3 1.1 Compare and contrast different organizational structures and culture 4 1.1.1 Analyze organizational structures and culture: 4 1.1.2 Compare and contrast different organizational structures and culture: 4 1.2 Explain how the relationship between an organization’s structure and culture can impact on the performance of the business: 5 1.2.1 Describe the relationship between organizational structure and culture 5 1.2.2 Demonstrate this relationship affecting business performance 5 1.3 Discuss the factors which influence individual behavior at work 7 1.3.1 Identify factors which influence individual behavior at work of the two companies 7 1.3.2 Analyze effects of the factors to individual behavior at work of the two organizations 7 2.1 Compare the effectiveness of the different leadership styles in different organizations 8 2.1.1 Identify different leadership styles used by the two organizations 8 2.1.2 Discuss the effectiveness of the different leadership styles in different organizations 8 2.2 Explain how organizational theory underpins the practice of management 10 2.2.1 Analyze the organizational theory which an organization complies 10 2.2.2 Demonstrate how organization theory underpins the practice of management 10 2.3 Evaluate the different approaches to management used by different organizations...
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...LaQuita Anderson-Renfroe 8/20/2011 Prof. Jeanette Horner-Smith BUS 407 Learning Styles, Motivation, and On the Job Training Compare and contrast the four differences in learning styles. Propose ways a trainer can help each type of learners. People perceive, analyze, reflect upon, visualize, internalize, and transform information in various ways. Individual differences exist in the way that people learn. There are many different learning styles and different dimensions of learner preferences. The four different dimensions of learner styles that we focus on come from the Felder-Silverman model that describes how different trainee learning styles can influence the effectiveness of the training. Felder and Silverman (Felder, 1993; Felder and Silverman, 1988) propose four dimensions of student learning styles, each of which relates to trainer’s preferred modes for receiving information, including 1) the type of information they receive (sensory or intuitive), 2) the modality in which they receive it (visual or verbal), 3) the process by which they receive it (actively or reflectively), and 4) the order in which they receive it (sequentially or globally). These dimensions are useful in considering the diversity of learning styles and how teaching strategies do or do not regularly provide access to learning for these different types of trainees. There are a few common similarities and differences that...
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...Direct Instruction Vs. Constructivist Instruction [pic] Wingate University ED 530 It is important that educators and parents understand the methods used to effectively educate each student and how they impact student learning. To relay the importance of direct instruction, I would introduce the instructional model as described by the National Institute of Direct Instruction. According to the National Institute of Direct Instruction, “Direct Instruction (DI) is a model for teaching that emphasizes well-developed and carefully planned lessons designed around small learning increments and clearly defined and prescribed teaching tasks (http://www.nifdi.org/).” I would describe how direct instruction is a method of teaching considered most effective by various researchers. I would explain how the direct instruction model utilized in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system (CMS) allows students to learn more in less time. To demonstrate the direction instruction model, I would provide parents an opportunity to review the lesson plan format (Appendix 1) as prepared by CMS. Parents will be directed to notice how classes are structured to allow for: link to prior learning, teacher modeling, guided practice, independent practice, closure, and student assessments. Each of these items will be broken down using research based information to explain the break down of learning into smaller increments (Appendix 2) for the direct instruction model. Parents...
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... 1. What are the four basic functions that make up the management process? How are they related to one another? The four basic functions of the management process are planning and decision making, organizing, leading and controlling. Managers utilize all of these processes to achieve the goals of their organization. 2. What are the four basic activities that make up the management process? How are they related to one another? The basic activities that make up the management process include setting goals and determining how to best achieve these goals. Once a manager has set these goals they must determine the necessary resources to carry them out. Leadership and motivation are a vital element as well as controlling the activities to meet the goals. 3. Identify several of the important skills that help managers succeed. Give an example of each. Technical skills are necessary for managers so that he or she can understand the type of work that is done in their organizations. Managers must also possess good interpersonal skills which are the ability to listen to a subordinate as well as convey ideas of the company. This skill might also be helpful in motivating individuals. Time management is also an important skill for managers. Effective managers can prioritize work load, make sure it is done in the most efficient manner as well as delegate specific duties. 4. Briefly describe the principles of scientific management and administrative management...
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...psychologists disagreed about many aspects of the field of psychology, including fields of study and research methods. Out of this conflict, four major schools of thought developed – Structuralism, Behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, and Psychoanalysis. Structural psychologists believed the purpose of psychology is to describe, analyze, and explain conscious sensations and feelings. Behaviorists believed conditioning could change human behavior. Gestalt psychologists theorized humans and some animals perceive the world around them in an organized pattern. Psychoanalysts believed that powerful inner forces from the unconscious mind develop and influence human behavior. This paper will discuss the personality theories proposed by Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. This discussion will include a description of each theory. In addition, this paper will analyze the strengths and limitations of these theories. Finally this paper will compare and contrast each theory based on basic and underlying assumptions, deterministic versus free will, and awareness of self. Sigmund Freud Sigmund Freud, a psychologist from Vienna, was the first person to propose the Psychoanalytical Theory of Personality. Though his work, he suggested the personality is comprised of three separate elements, the id, the ego, and the super ego (Burger 2008). The id, present at birth, is entirely unconscious, and includes primitive and instinctive behaviors. The id is driven toward immediate gratification, known...
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...CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF LITERATURE Introduction This chapter contains discussions on the theories of motivation in relation reward systems and motivation in organizations, rewards and productivity, empirical literature on rewards and performance, and the techniques available to managers to ensure desired organizational behavior. The crux of the literature will be on effective reward systems which end in motivation which then leads to job satisfaction. In addition, a conceptual framework for the study of motivation and job satisfaction in organizations is also discussed. Theories of motivation There are two theories of motivation. These are content theories of motivation and process theories of motivation. Content theories of motivation explain why people have different needs at different times. They are concerned with identifying what it is within individuals and the work environments that energize and sustain behavior. For the purpose of this research the content theories that would be covered are Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory and Herzberg’s motivator-hygiene theory. Process theories, on the other hand, try to explain and describe the how behavior is energized, directed, sustained, and finally stopped. Process theories to be discussed in relation to this research would include Vroom’s expectancy theory and Adams’ equity theory. Content theories At one time, employees were considered just another input into the production of goods and services. What perhaps...
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...30(6), 1993). Do you agree with these statements? If so, why, and what are the implications of your beliefs for research methods in strategic management and organization science? If not, why not, and what are the implications of your beliefs for research methods in those areas? Lay out the components of the Runkel and McGrath (1972) Research Cycle and the Martin (1982) Garbage Can Model of the research process. What are the aims of either approach? What assumptions does each approach make? What basic themes does each approach emphasize? What kinds of constraints on the process of doing research does each approach highlight? How are the two approaches alike and different in other ways? What are the likely pitfalls of viewing the research process from only one of these two viewpoints? Define (and discuss important features or issues concerning) the following constructs of Philosophy and Logic of Science. (Define any four terms). 1. Null hypothesis 3. Paradigm 4. Independent variable 5. Operational definition 6. Nomological network 8. The fallacy of affirming the consequent 9. Theory 2. Logical empiricism (positivism) 7. Modus tollens A4. Organizational Studies may be described as either a basic or an applied discipline. From your point of view, is Organizational Studies a basic discipline or an applied discipline, or both? What should it be? When answering this question, be sure to define distinctions between these two types of disciplines. Provide evidence from the...
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...It is rightly said that the organizations need effective people not efficient people. The course also describes the bench mark practices of Human Resource Management Course Objectives: This course has been designed keeping the following objectives in mind: 1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the activities and decisions that inform the employment relationship and management including recruitment, selection, training, health and safety, employment laws, motivation, and productivity of employees. 2. Develop and design different forms and memos for recruitment, selection, TNA and performance appraisal of employees 3. Demonstrate and assess leadership in a professional context, by selecting and appraising appropriate styles for situations, and contributing and discussing relevant expertise, liaising with and assessing professional colleagues, and managing and evaluating a supporting team. 4. Conduct internal research on HR-related problems at work, and communicate results effectively to colleagues and peers. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Explain what human resource management is and how it relates to the management process 2. Illustrate the human resources responsibilities of line and staff (HR) managers 3. Discuss and illustrate each of the important trends influencing human resource management 4. Describe important trends in human resource management 5. Explain why strategic planning is important to all managers ...
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