HUMAN RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATION

BUSINESS 121-46635 

MANAGEMENT 121-46781

SPRING 2018

 Class Time: Wednesday Evening 18:00 to 21:10

Class location: A-207 Santa Ana College campus

Required Text:  EFFECTIVE HUMAN RELATIONS, 13^th ed.,

Barry L. Reece, Cengage learning

http://www.cengagebrain.com/course/2484018

PROF. GABRIEL SHWEIRI

shweiri_gabriel@sac.edu

Ofc: Bldg A, Rm 107-11 Ofc: 714-564-6753

Hours: T / W 4 – 6, TH 2-4

Ad-hoc hours or by appointment

Course Description:

This is an introductory course in human relations and organizational behavior.  If you are a part of any group of people (that means any group more than just yourself) you will directly benefit from the information and tools you receive from this course.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course each student will demonstrate a detailed understanding of human interaction within an organization.  They will understand how individual behavior affects themselves and the behavior of the organizations as a whole.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Communication Skills: Listening and Speaking - Students will be able to adapt human relations and organizational behavior principles to the daily operations of the workplace. They will also be able to clarify information and directions to superiors, peers and subordinates and involve others in an open communication process to elicit ideas, information, and concerns.

Thinking and Reasoning Critical Thinking - Students will be able to recognize and identify workplace and individual problems and differentiate facts from inferences while gathering information.

Information Management: Information Competency - Students will be able to develop hypotheses, compare and contrast possible problem solutions, analyze possible outcomes, and recommend action plans.

Careers: Students will be able to develop the communication, information, and reasoning skills necessary to improve the work environment, increase productivity, and enhance career opportunities.

SCHEDULE

In-class lecture

In-class activities

Assignments when you leave

Feb 7

Intro to Human Relations

Introductions

Read CH 1 & 2

Feb 14

Improving Communication

Team diversity exercise

Read CH 3

Feb 21

Your Style

Group analysis

Read CH 4

Feb 28

Self Esteem

What would you do

Exam 1 on-line   Read CH 5

Mar 7

Personal and Organizational Ethics

Motivational Challenge

Read CH 6

Mar 14

Outlook and Attitudes

Your Work Environment

Read CH 7

Mar 21

Personal Motivation

GUEST LECTURE

Don’t Stress Out

Read CH 8

Mar 28

Openness and relationships

One on Ones

Exam 2 on-line  Read CH 9

Apr 4

Spring Break

Apr 11

Emotional Balance

Case Assignments

Group management

Read CH 10

Apr 18

Relationship Building

How do you Handle Conflict?

Read CH 11 & 12

Apr 25

Your Professional Persona

Indecision and Stagnation?

Exam 3 on-line

May 2

Leadership and Teambuilding

Your Turn to Lead

Read CH 13

May 9

Conflict Resolution

Work Stress

Are you a Power Player?

Read CH 14 & 15

May 16

Diversity

Gender & Roles

We will Never Change!

Read CH 16 & 17

May 23

Changing Roles of Men and Women

 #ChangingRoles

 Study for final test

May 30

End of Semester Event

End of Semester Event

Final Exam on-line

CH 13 through 17

Participation & Attendance

Last days to drop:

Feb 18 – without fees

Feb 19 – without a “W”

May 6 – with a “W”

Participation in discussions and in-class activities are important to understanding the material covered in the text and in the lectures. Each student will be expected to participate to the best of their abilities.

Three (3) consecutive absences will result in a drop if permissible, or a maximum of a “D”

Five (5) total absences will result in a drop if permissible, or a maximum of a “D”

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to drop the class. If there has been no drop, and the student has missed more than 5 classes, an “F” grade will be assigned. 

Honesty Policy

A student caught cheating on any exam or assignment will receive no credit for that exam or assignment. Additional disciplinary actions may result as per the policies found in the SAC student handbook.

Accommodation for disabilities

Any student with verifiable disabilities who wishes to request accommodations is responsible for notifying the instructor and Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) within the first two weeks of class. To arrange for accommodations, contact DSPS by phone 714.564.6260 or 714.564.6384 TDD. Or visit DSPS in U-103.

Tests & Grading

Possible points: 1000 total for 100%

The course consists of 4 exams: 100 points each (400 total)

Homework & participation: 160 points total

Discussions: 160 points total

Quizzes: 10 points each (160 total)

Case Study: 120 points

A = 90 to  100 %

B = 80 to 89 %

C = 70 to 79 %

D = 60 to 69 %

F = 59 % or lower

Disclaimer

Please note that the syllabus may be updated at any point through the semester at the instructor’s discretion.