Professor:            Irena Joanette-Gallio, M.Ed.

Office phone:      423-7988 ext. 2265—Sage Hall

E-mail:                   igallio@wnc.edu

Home e-mail:        igallio@charter.net

Web page:            www.wnc.nevada.edu/~igallio

NOTE:  This is a document in progress; instructor reserves the right to change or modify it in any way at any time.

TEXTBOOK:

Human Relations—Interpersonal Job-Oriented Skills—Tenth  Edition  by Andrew J. DuBrin, ISBN  978-0‑13-501944-3, PEARSON Prentice Hall

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

Provides students/prospective employees with knowledge and understanding of self and others for effective interactions in the workplace. Emphasizes employability skills such as communication, work habits and attitudes, ethics, conflict management, motivation, and problem solving.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should/should be able to:

1.     Explain the origin of the study of human relations.

2.    Explain recent organizational developments as related to human relations.

3.    Explain the importance of understanding individual human behavior when studying organizations.

4.    Explain the theoretical foundations of effective interpersonal communications.

5.    Explain personal issues that can affect human relations within an organization.

6.    Explain principles and theories of organizational structure.

7.    Explain the process of effective organizational communications.

8.    Explain the role of power and politics within the organizational structure.

9.    Explain the importance of groups and teams within an organization.

10.     Explain effective methods for helping employees excel.

11.      Explain leadership theory and effective leadership practices.

12.     Explain how organizations can effectively deal with change, conflict, and creativity.

13.     Explain effective employment practices for maximizing employee recruitment and retention.

14.     Explain effective techniques for personal career success.

15.     Gain factual knowledge (terminology, classification, methods, trends).

16.     Learn fundamental principles, generalization, or theories.

17.     Acquire skills in working with others as a member of a team.

18.     Learn to apply course material to improve thinking, problem solving, and decisions.

19.     Develop a clearer understanding of, and commitment to, personal values.

Student is responsible for all assigned readings and written assignments on the days on which they are due and for all discussion and lecture material. Discussion and participation will be a critical factor in successful completion of this course.

*Note: Total points available will be increased based on the number of students in class to reflect the number of research papers are reviewed by the class.

Instructor reserves the right to a 5% adjustment based on effort and improvement.

 Research Paper

Everyone is expected to complete a research paper based on a human relations topic, approximately 2‑4 pages in length.  The topic will be chosen by student and approved by instructor.  Primarily resource for this paper will be on business-oriented articles.

Academic Integrity Policies & Procedures as set forth by in the Nevada System of Higher Education Code will be observed in this class.  Students at WNC are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors because academic dishonesty disrupts the learning process and threatens the educational environment for all students.

Academic dishonesty is any form of cheating and plagiarism which results in students giving or receiving unauthorized assistance in an academic exercise or receiving credit for work which is not their own. Academic dishonesty will result in an “F” grade being issued.

GRADING POLICY:

·         If unable to complete the class or are not earning the desired grade, withdrawal from the class is possible until the last Friday before finals.  Grade would then become a “W.”

o   Instructor will assign “W” grades ONLY on request.  A student may request a “W” grade as an alternative grade. 

o   For Example:  “If I earn lower than a “C,” please issue a “W.”

Final grades will be assigned according to the following scale:

INCOMPLETE POLICY:

Incompletes are given at the discretion of instructor.  Student must have completed approximately 75% of the class assignments, have extenuating circumstances, and complete the appropriate form. Incompletes require a written request form and must be completed before finals week.

·         A Typical Week: 

·         After classroom discussion, an Icon will appear on the home BUS110B page.  Access information will be provided during the first class session.  The assignments will be submitted on-line for the following week. Icon will provide chapter procedures for the week which will include:

1. Assignments:  Chapter assignments will each have a “point value,” along with an area to submit your assignment.  You will also see a place where you can attach a “Word” document if you prefer an attachment to typing in the assignment box.

2. Discussions:  In addition to written assignments, you will may have Discussion assignments, which will also have a point value.  For every Discussion question there are two requirements:  (1) answer the discussion question, and (2) respond to other student postings.  Discussion infers “two-way” conversation.  Don’t just read postings—answer them.   Make sure you read the chapter and are prepared to participate in discussion board interaction.  Your discussion question grade will be based on the quantity and quality of your participation. Check the discussion/bulletin board regularly.  This media serves as classroom participation and interaction.  Along with homework assignments, it is 50% of final grade. In addition to the assigned discussion, you are also encouraged to post any questions, insights, comments, or observations.

3. Quizzes:  Chapter quizzes will be part of chapter homework assignment and points earned will be recorded as homework.  Five attempts are allowed—all scores will be averaged for the final quiz grade.  Quizzes earn 10 points.

·         Homework Due Dates:  Due dates for weekly assignments will be reviewed in class.

·         Calendar:  Your Home Page will have a “Calendar” which will provide valuable tracking information for you.  Click on it regularly to see when assignments are due.  This is an additional tool for you.

·         Exams:  Four Exams will be given, three will be proctored.  The first exam will be open book which will introduce students to the test format for the future exams.  Exams will be scheduled to cover the following chapters:

o    Exam #1—covers chapters 1, 2, 3, 4

o    Exam #2—covers chapters  5, 6, 7,8

o    Exam #3—covers  chapters   9, 10, 11, 12

o    Exam #4--covers chapters  13¸ 14, 15, 16  

·      Exams Questions will contain objective questions (multiple choice) and subjective questions (case study and short answer).

·         Exam Information: I know many of you will question the rationale of 4 exams, 3 of them being proctored.  I know that many students take on-line class as an option to the traditional college classroom.

·         Abbreviation Notations:

CYU     Check Your Understanding

S-A     Self Assessment Quiz

S-B      Skill Building Exercise