Master of Science in Business Administration

Dear Students,

We are writing to you regarding the Organizational Behavior exam that was scheduled for today, January 14, at 10:00. We feel it is important to address you directly, openly, and with full transparency, because we are well aware of the effort, concentration, and emotional investment that each of you brought with you this morning, expecting to sit the exam as planned.

As you experienced firsthand, the lack of internet connectivity, both through wired connections and Wi-Fi, continued throughout the morning and has persisted beyond the exam time. This disruption began, as you can easily imagine, just a few minutes before the exam was due to start. The issue did not simply prevent online access, but completely blocked all University information systems, making it impossible to rely on any of the usual tools and channels that normally allow activities to run smoothly.

This sudden and total interruption made timely communication impossible, and for this we sincerely apologize. We also wish to apologize for the inconvenience you experienced, both during the waiting period and later when you were informed that the exam had to be postponed. We understand how frustrating it can be to arrive prepared and focused, only to be confronted with uncertainty caused by factors entirely outside your control.

The technical offices identified the cause as a malfunction of the connection unit to the GARR network. The GARR network is the national research and education network that connects universities and research institutions, ensuring stable and secure data exchange across Italy and Europe. This failure blocked the information systems of all six Faculties and the Rectorate for several hours. As you can easily understand, this situation is not attributable to our Faculty, to your degree program, or to the course itself.

For these reasons, the exam has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 21, at 10:00. Below you will find the usual instructions for the exam on Wednesday, January 21, at 10:00.

We sincerely apologize once again for all the inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience, understanding, and professionalism in managing an unexpected and difficult situation.

Instructions for the Exam in the Organizational Behavior Course 2026, January 21

Date and Time

• The exam will take place on Wednesday 2026, January 21, starting at 10:00 AM sharp.
• Students must arrive by 9:45 AM. No latecomers will be admitted once the exam begins.

Exam Modality

• The exam is individual. Any opportunistic or illicit behavior, such as cheating or disrupting the classroom environment, will not be tolerated.

Platform and Registration Requirements

The exam will be conducted entirely on Google Classroom. Students intending to take the exam must complete the following steps before the exam date:

1. Register for the exam on the university’s Delphi system.
2. Join the dedicated Google Classroom course "Organizational Behavior Exams 2025/2026."
• The access code for this Classroom course is: prehhwon.
• Important Note: This Google Classroom is distinct from the course Classroom, where lectures and assignments are hosted. It is exclusively designated for exams.
• Important Note: Please note that all students intending to take the exam are required to verify their actual enrollment on the Google Classroom page.

Technical Requirements

• Students must bring a laptop with internet access. (The room provides university network access and a power outlet at each workstation.)
• The use of PCs is strongly recommended over tablets, iPads, or similar devices, as the exam requires managing two simultaneous active windows.

Exam Format

The exam comprises two sections:

1. Case Questions
• A case study will be provided, followed by 30 multiple-choice questions.
• Each question will have 5 options, with only one correct answer.
2. Conceptual Questions
• 30 multiple-choice questions directly related to all the course content.
• Each question will have 5 options, with only one correct answer.

Grading Criteria

• A passing grade (18/30) is required in both sections (Case Questions and Conceptual Questions) to pass the exam.
• Grading rules are as follows:
• Correct answers: +1 point
• Incorrect or skipped answers: -0.5 points
• The final grade will be the mathematical average of the scores obtained in both sections.

Good Luck!

I wish all of you the best of luck with your exam preparation. Be punctual, come prepared, and give your best effort!

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/483d206knrl63wfhidsto/Instructions-for-the-2026-January-21.pdf?rlkey=szwhs4xc8ku3dkvox8cemfw9s&dl=0