LESSON PLAN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

General Information
Instructor:
Pam MacKay
Course:
Organizational Behaviour

Lesson:
Lets Get to know each other and
OB!
Time:
55 minutes
Next Lesson:
What are the four perspectives of
Organizational Effectiveness?

Learning Module/Unit:
Chapter 1- Introduction to the Field of OB
Safety Notes:
N/A
Lesson Focus
Lesson Goal:
Goal:
1. Review the outline and explain expectations of the course. (appeals to CS,
AR, AS)
2. Explain the importance of Organizational Behaviour to business and industry.
(appeals to all four)
3. Meet new people (including instructor). (interests AS, AR, CR)
Specific Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Tell their classmates what the course is about and what the overall
expectations of the course are. (AS, AR, CR, CS)
2. Participate in an icebreaker activity in which they introduce themselves to their
classmates. (AS, AR, CR)
3. Define Organizational Behaviour. (CS, AS, AR)
4. Discuss previous work life experience in group activities. (ALL)
Rationale: (this section is good for me because I like to know why)
-First year students need an opportunity to get familiar with one another. Doing and
icebreaker and group work, facilitates that requirement.
-It is essential that students studying Organizational Behaviour be anchored in the
importance of this topic as a benefit to their future work lives.
Required Materials
Handouts:
-Syllabus (CS, AS)
-Human Bingo Activity Handout (CR, AS, AR)
-Discussion Prompter: (ALL)
1. Do you remember the best boss you ever had? What were the qualities that
made him or her, the best boss to you?
2. Do you remember the worst boss that you have ever had? What were the
qualities that made her or him, the worst boss ever?
3. What characteristics do you hope to find in the organization that you work for
after you are finished school?
4. Name qualities that we are responsible for bringing to the workplace.
5. What are some of the challenges you may face in working with other people?
-Closing question
1. If I missed class today, what would you tell me about the study of
Organizational Behaviour? What are the course requirements of OB? (ALL)
Presentation Materials:
Power point
White board and markers

Youtube video: Oprah on Google

Resources:
Textbook and copy of the power point.
Technology:
Computer and projector
Lesson Outline
Guiding Questions:
Listed under Required Materials (see above)
Focusing Event:
Discussion Prompter
Lesson Delivery:
Lecture, individual and group work
Guided Practice:
Individual Discussion Prompter
Group Discussion Prompter
Group Human Bingo
Lesson Closure:
Closing question: If I missed class today, what would you tell me about
Organizational Behaviour? What are the course requirements of OB? (written on
individual pieces of paper)
Opportunity for Independent Practice:
Read through chapter one.
Read first case study, page 23: Hospitals are Driving toward a Leaner Organization
Related Evaluation:
Assignment #1 and Midterm Exam