Course Description
This course is intended to prepare students to handle effectively the responsibility of relating to other people. The ultimate goal is to learn how to motivate individuals to work together productively, to satisfy their personal needs, and at the same time to meet organizational objectives.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the origin of the study of human relations.
- Explain effective methods for helping employees excel.
- Explain leadership theory and effective leadership practices.
- Explain how organizations can effectively deal with change, conflict, and creativity
- Explain effective employment practices for maximizing employee recruitment and retention
- Explain effective techniques for personal career success.
- Explain recent organizational developments as related to human relations
- Explain the importance of understanding individual human behavior when studying organizations
- Explain the theoretical foundations of effective interpersonal communications.
- Explain personal issues that can affect human relations within an organization.
- Explain principles and theories of organizational structure
- Explain the process of effective organizational communications
- Explain the role of power and politics within the organizational structure.
- Explain the importance of groups and teams within an organization.
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Business Elective