CJ 355/555 Organizational Communication Systems W. Robert Sampson
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 Fall 2005
R. L. Daft (2004) Organization Theory & Design, 8th ed.
   
R. L. Hughes, R. C. Ginnett, & G. J. Curphy (2006).  Leadership: Enhancing the Lessons of Experience
 
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September 2005

W 9-7 OTD-1
www
HO

Orientation and Overview
IRB Guidelines for Research

The Paradoxical Twins, Parts A
& B

M 9-12 OTD-1
HO

Introduction to Organizations, 3-20
The Paradoxical Twins, Parts B
& C

W 9-14 OTD-1
www

Introduction to Organizations, 20-37
Comparison of Comprehensive Organizational Communication Surveys

M 9-19 OTD-2
OTD-2
www

Strategy, Organization Design, & Effectiveness, 50-65
Survey Norms: Good or Bad?
 

W 9-21 OTD-2
OTD-2
www
Strategy, Organization Design, & Effectiveness, 65-75
Case: Airstar, Inc.,79-80
International Communication Association Survey (ICA Audit)
M 9-23 OTD-3
OTD-2
www

Fundamentals of Organization Structure, 85-96  
Case: The University Art Museum, 76-79
Downs & Hazen’s Communication Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)

W 9-28 OTD-3
OTD-2
www
Fundamentals of Organization Structure, 96-110
Case: The University Art Museum, 76-79
Pace & Peterson’s Organizational Communication Profile (OCP)
October 2005
M 10-3 OTD-3
OTD-3
www

Fundamentals of Organization Structure, 110-121
Case: C
& C Grocery Store, 123-126
Wiio’s Organizational Communication Development (OCD) Audit

W 10-5 OTD-4
OTD-3

The External Environment, 135-149
Case: Aquarius Advertising, 126-128

M 10-10 OTD-4
RR

The External Environment, 149-161
Case: A Simple Problem of Communication

W 10-12   FIRST EXAMINATION
M 10-17 OTD-7

Manufacturing & Service Technology, 243-259

W 10-19 OTD-7
OTD-7
Due

Manufacturing & Service Technology, 259-273 
Case: The Acetate Department, 275-279

Written Reports on Mission. Goals, Strategies, & Structure of Campus Org'z'ns

M 10-24 OTD-9
Due

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Control, 319-334
Report: Mission. Goals, Strategies, & Structure of Campus Organizations

W 10-26 OTD-9
OTD-9
Due

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Control, 334-348
Case: Sunflower, Inc., 350-351
Report: Mission. Goals, Strategies, & Structure of Campus Organizations

M 10-31 OTD-10
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Due
Organizational Culture and Ethical Values, 359-373
Measures of Organizational Culture

Report: Mission. Goals, Strategies, & Structure of Campus Organizations

 November 2005

W 11-2 OTD-10
OTD-10
Due

Organizational Culture & Ethical Values, 373-387
Implementing Change at National Industrial Products, 390-391
Report: Mission. Goals, Strategies, & Structure of Campus Organizations

M 11-7 OTD-13
RR
Due

Conflict, Power & Politics. 487-498
To Be Announced
Report: Mission. Goals, Strategies, & Structure of Campus Organizations

W 11-9 OTD-13
RR
Due
Conflict, Power & Politics. 498-505
To Be Announced
Report: Mission. Goals, Strategies, & Structure of Campus Organizations
M 11-14 OTD-13
OTD-13
RR

Conflict, Power & Politics, 505-514
Case:  Pierre Dux, 518-519
Picadilly Manor:
read case and assigned Role Sheet before class

W 11-16   SECOND EXAMINATION
M 11-21 OTD-12
OTD-12

Decision Making Processes, 445-460
Case: The Dilemma of Aliesha State College, 480-481

W 11-23 OTD-12
OTD-12

Decision Making Processes, 460-477
Case: Cracking the Whip, 479-480

M 11-28 OTD-11
RR

Innovation & Change, 399-416
To Be Announced

W 11-30 OTD-11
OTD-11

Innovation & Change, 416-428
Case: Southern Discomfort, 437

 December 2005

M 12-5 OTD-5
Due
Interorganizational Relationship (through collaborative networks), 171-182
Written Reports: Analysis of Communication of a Campus Organization
W 12-7

OTD-5
Due

Interorganizational Relationships, 182-193
Case: Oxford Plastics Company, 195-196
I
Two Reports: Analysis of Communication of a Campus Organization

M 12-12 OTD-8
Due
Information Technology & Knowledge Management, 295-310
Two Reports: Analysis of Communication of a Campus Organization
W 12-14 OTD-8
Due

Information Technology & Knowledge Management, 295-310
Two Reports: Analysis of Communication of a Campus Organization

  12-21   Final Examination, 5:00-6:50
       
 
 

    

 

CJ 300/500--Research Methods CJ 307/507 -- Small Group Communication CJ 350/550 -- Human Resource Development CJ 457/657 -- Leadership Development CJ 459 -- Organizational Communication Analysis

Updated:  September 2, 2005