HUMAN RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATION

BUS/MGMT - 121

FALL 2018

 Class Time: Online

Class location: Canvas

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

Barry L. Reece, Cengage learning

http://www.cengagebrain.com/course/2975896

key MTPQXJKP7D7B

PROF. GABRIEL SHWEIRI

shweiri_gabriel@sac.edu

Ofc: Bldg A, Rm 107-11

Ofc: 714-564-6753

Hours: M 2 - 4, T / W 4 – 6

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

Assignments, discussion, quizzes and other work to be completed

Reading

Week 1

Intro to Human Relations

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 1 & 2

Week 2

Improving Communication

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 3

Week 3

Your Style

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 4

Week 4

Self Esteem

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Exam 1 on-line   Read CH 5

Week 5

Personal and Organizational Ethics

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 6

Week 6

Outlook and Attitudes

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 7

Week 7

Personal Motivation

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 8

Openness and relationships

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Exam 2 on-line  Read CH 9

Week 9

Emotional Balance

Case Assignments

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 10

Week 10

Relationship Building

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 11 & 12

Week 11

Your Professional Persona

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Exam 3 on-line

Week 12

Leadership and Teambuilding

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 13

Week 13

Conflict Resolution

Work Stress

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 14 & 15

Week 14

Diversity

Gender & Roles

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 16 & 17

Week 15

Changing Roles of Men and Women

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

 Study for final test

Week 16

Final

Final Exam on-line

CH 13 through 17

Participation & Attendance

Last days to drop:

Sept 09 – without fees

Sept 09 – without a “W”

Nov 18 – 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.