HUMAN RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

BUS-121-64284

MGMT-121-64321

SPRING 2019

 Class Time: Tuesdays, 6:00-9:10 pm

Class location: A-228

Required Text:  EFFECTIVE HUMAN RELATIONS, 12^th or 13^th ed.

Barry L. Reece, Cengage learning

PROF. JESUS AVALOS

avalos_jesus@sac.edu

Ofc: Bldg A, Rm 107-5, Adjunct Faculty Office

Ofc: 714-564-6750 - Division Office

Hours:

Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 pm 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 (Feb. 11)

Intro to Course and Keys to Academic Success

Accountability Buddy task

Week 2 (Feb. 18)

Intro to Human Relations

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 1

Week 3 (Feb. 25)

Improving Communication

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH's 2 & 3

Week 4 (Mar. 5)

Self-Esteem

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 4

Week 5 (Mar. 12)

Human Relations

Communication

Self-Esteem

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Exam 1 on-line   Read CH 5

Week 6 (Mar. 19)

 Attitudes and Motivation

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH's 6 & 7

Week 7 (Mar. 26)

Constructive Self-Disclosure

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 8

Emotional Balance

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Exam 2 on-line  Read CH 9

Week 9 (Apr. 16)

Relationship Building

Case Assignments

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 10

Week 10 (Apr. 23)

Your Professional Persona and Teambuilding

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH's 11 & 12

Week 11 (Apr. 30)

Exam 3 on-line

Week 12 (May 7)

Leadership and Teambuilding

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 13

Week 13 (May 14)

Work Stress

Diversity

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH's 14 & 15

Week 14 (May 21)

Gender & Roles

Assignment

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 16

Week 15 (May 28)

 Study for final test

Week 16 (Jun. 4)

Final

Final Exam on-line

CH 13 through 16

Case Assignment due

Participation & Attendance

Last days to drop:

Feb 24 – without fees

Feb 24 – without a “W”

May 12 – 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.