MS C102

Military - Human Relations - Online

Coastline Community College

Spring 2015

Coastline Community College Military Programs –

Coastline Community College –

Online Platform –

Instructor: Dr. Michael Aubry

Phone: 619-757-7124

Email: ;

Skype: mbaaubry

Text:

DuBrin, A. Human Relations for Career and Personal Success: Concepts, Applications, and Skills, 9th Edition. Pearson Education, 2011 – ISBN – 0135063906

Course Description:
Explores the influence of individual differences, interpersonal dynamics and culture on human relations. Focus is on learning to apply the principles of these social sciences as skills. Emphasis is on improving working relationships and dealing with a variety of people and situations. This course is designed for on-the–job trainees, or mid-management trainees who are seeking further insights in dealing with coworkers and management.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Recognize the basic principles and theories of human relations.
  • Apply these principles and theories through discussion and role playing in job settings for better employee-employer relationships.
  • Identify the dynamics at work of individual and group relations in various job settings.
  • Describe the principles of motivation and leadership at work in various role playing situations.
  • Analyze communication barriers and prepare methods/means of overcoming these barriers.
  • Compose a five to seven page essay comparing new research in the human relations field.

Attendance:

Because this class is online, there is no formal attendance policy; however, your success depends on your active participation in online discussions and activities.

Format:

The instructional format consists of online activities – this includes the possibility of discussion boards, Internet research assignments, and writing activities. Each student is expected to respond to and actively participate in weekly online discussions.

Tutoring:

For tutoring please refer questions to the Student Success Center or the English Learning Lab. The Student Success Center and the English Learning Lab provide services by request, or on a more individualized basis. The Student Success Center and the English Learning lab are located at the Coastline Le-Jao Center.

Accommodations:

Students with disabilities who may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact Special Programs and Services for the Disabled early in the semester so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. Students may contact SPSD in person at the Costa Mesa Center, or by phone at (714) 241-6214

Academic Integrity:

Cheating and plagiarism (using as one’s own ideas, writings or materials of someone else without acknowledgement or permission) will result in a failing grade and expulsion from the course. As a student it is important to understand the implications of plagiarism. According to Webster’s dictionary, plagiarism is defined as “the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author, and the representation of them as one's own original work.” Because plagiarism is considered the ultimate academic offense, it is important for students to be familiar with the various components of this type of Academic Misconduct. These components are closely examined on the website. This website will further explain the various facets of plagiarism and how you can avoid this by following various rules; including:

  1. Turning in your own work
  2. Properly citing your references
  3. Paraphrasing properly

You must give credit for any outside references used – this includes: Case Studies, Discussion Boards, and your Final Paper.

Course Requirements:

Discussion Boards:

  • Three discussion board forums will be posted each week - Discussion questions will be posted by Sunday at 6 a.m. each week. Your initial posting and reply must be received by Saturday at 11:55 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) the same week – late work will not be accepted. Discussion topics will be relevant to the material that is being discussed that week. BECAUSE THIS CLASS IS TAILORED FOR MILITARY STUDENTS – IT IS OKAY TO WORK AHEAD ON THE DISCUSSION BOARDS (please don’t do this unless it is absolutely necessary).
  • Students are expected to apply the weekly reading towards the discussion board postings. Please use chapter concepts and terms in your initial posting. Posts that use the chapter concepts are considered good and above. Posts that incorporate little if any information from the chapters is considered average or below. Your posts will also be evaluated to make sure that they are on topic and incorporate concepts from the weekly readings. Please use full responses when replying to your classmates (i.e. – responding to your classmates postings with “that’s cool”, “I agree”, “right on” – in other words, please explain why you agree or disagree – if you disagree, please do so in a courteous and a professional manner – use “Netiquette”). You are highly encouraged to reply to your classmates’ postings and bring outside material to the discussion boards.
  • You may find that some student(s) who posted prior to you may have covered the points you wanted to cover. Explore the material to see if there isn’t something additional to add or a new perspective.
  • Check your grammar and spelling before posting to the discussion boards.
  • Do not plagiarize or use texting language on the discussion boards (examples of this includes OMG, BFF, etc.)
  • Do not use profanity, derogatory, or abusive language.

Discussion Board Grading Rubric:

  • TO RECEIVE FIVE POINTS ON THE WEEKLY POSTINGS PLEASE FOLLOW THESE REQUIREMENTS (Please choose one of the following):

1. One post – an extremely good one paragraph post (this would be a minimum of six full lines)
2. Two extremely good 1+ paragraph posts (this would be a minimum of two three line posts)
3. Three one paragraph posts (this would be a minimum of three two-line posts)

  • TO RECEIVE FOUR POINTS ON THE WEEKLY POSTINGS PLEASE FOLLOW THESE REQUIREMENTS (Please choose one of the following):

1. One post - with good information (this would be a minimum of four-five full lines)
2. Two good 1+ paragraph posts (this would be a minimum of two-two line posts)
3. Three one paragraph posts (this would be a minimum of three one-line posts)

  • TO RECEIVE THREE POINTS ON THE WEEKLY POSTINGS PLEASE FOLLOW THESE REQUIREMENTS (Please choose one of the following):

1. One post - with average information (this would be a minimum of three full lines)
2. Two posts (this would be a minimum of two one-line posts)

  • TO RECEIVE ONE-TWO POINTS ON THE WEEKLY POSTINGS PLEASE FOLLOW THESE REQUIREMENTS (Please choose the following):

1. One post - with below average information (this would be anything below three full lines)

  • TO RECEIVE 0 POINTS ON THE WEEKLY POSTINGS PLEASE FOLLOW THESE REQUIREMENTS (Please choose the following):

1. No participation on the discussion boards.

Tests:

  • Tests ARE timed – therefore it is important that you understand and have read the material prior to taking the exam – your success is contingent upon your ability to comprehend the reading assignments. You will have only one opportunity to complete each exam. You cannot retake an exam. You will be able to view your results immediately after completing each exam.

Case Studies:

  • There will be three case studies that you will be expected to analyze and critique. You will be expected to write a detailed explanation to the questions that you will be presented with. Students should be able to develop creative and insightful responses that can be eventually developed into purposeful solutions. To be successful with the case studies, it is important that you be able to synthesize and analyze appropriately. It is suggested that you do the following to ensure greater comprehension - (1) Preview and read the case. (2) Identify the problem (3) Determine the variables that are inclusive within the problem (4) Identify potential constraints and overall organization objectives (5) Differentiate the assumptions and develop a qualitative or quantitative technique that can be used to develop a solution (6) Analyze and critique the solution (7) Determine the most appropriate course of action, and formulate a plan for sustaining this action.

Final Paper:

Overview: Each student is required to write a 5 to 7 page double-spaced paper. The paper must have the following components:

  1. Purpose- The paper must include at least three topics covered in class. These topics must relate to each other and be discussed as to why they are important to human relations in business. Students will have the freedom to discuss these topics in any context they desire. (i.e. work environment, personal life, etc.) Please note- topics that have no relation to each other are not acceptable for completion of this paper.
  1. Length- Five to seven pages in length, double-spaced, with 1 inch margins. Any paper that deviates from these requirements will be penalized (this does not include the title page and the table of contents). Arial or New Times Roman (12 pt) will be the only acceptable fonts. Use headings within the report when appropriate. A table of contents page is necessary. Plan the paper carefully so as to develop an organized and non-redundantreport. It should be organized and assembled as a continuous report and should not appear to be several independent segments bound together. Please cite your sources using MLA or APA Format (the Writing Center can offer assistance if you do not know how to do this). Some other helpful sites include -

Week # / Assignments/Quizzes/Tests
1
Feb 1 – Feb7 /
  • Self Introduction on Discussion Board
  • Weekly Discussion Board Participation – Three Topics at Five Points Each
  • Please read Chapter 1 – Human Relations and You
  • Please read Chapter 2 – Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
  • Please read Chapter 3 – Self-Motivation and Self-Discipline

2
Feb 8 – Feb14 /
  • Weekly Discussion Board Participation – Three Topics at Five Points Each
  • Please read Chapter 4 – Emotional Intelligence, Attitudes, and Happiness
  • Please read Chapter 5 – Values and Ethics

3
Feb 15 – Feb21 /
  • Weekly Discussion Board Participation – Three Topics at Five Points Each
  • Please read Chapter 6 – Problem Solving and Creativity
  • Please read Chapter 7 – Personal Communication and Effectiveness
  • Case Study #1 - Please read Case Study 3-1 on Pages #88-89 – Unengaged Monique at Shea, Cohen, Antonelli, and Armstrong – Please answer questions #1-4 that are on Page #89 – this will be due Saturday, February 21st at 11:55 p.m. (50 Points)
  • Test #1 – Chapters 1-5 (100 Points, 50 Multiple-Choice Questions, the Exam must be completed before 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, February 21st)

4
Feb 22 – Feb28 /
  • Weekly Discussion Board Participation – Three Topics at Five Points Each
  • Please read Chapter 8 – Communication in the Workplace
  • Please read Chapter 9 – Getting Along with Your Manager, Coworkers, and Customers

5
Mar 1 – Mar 7 /
  • Weekly Discussion Board Participation – Three Topics at Five Points Each
  • Please read Chapter 10 – Managing Conflict
  • Please read Chapter 11 – Becoming an Effective Leader
  • Case Study #2 - Please read Case Study 8-2 on Pages #241-242 – Is Telecommuting Good for Us? – Please answer questions #1-3 that are on Page #242 – this will be due Saturday, March 7th at 11:55 p.m. (50 Points)

6
Mar 8 – Mar14 /
  • Weekly Discussion Board Participation – Three Topics at Five Points Each
  • Please read Chapter 12 – Motivating Others and Developing Teamwork
  • Please read Chapter 13 – Diversity and Cross-Cultural Competence
  • Case Study #3 - Please read Case Study 11-2 on Pages #340 – 341 – So, Is This How You Learn Leadership? – Please answer questions #1-2 that are on Page #341 – this will be due Saturday, March 14that 11:55 p.m. (50 Points)
  • Test #2 – Chapters 6-11 (100 Points, 50 Multiple-Choice Questions, the Exam must be completed before 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, March 14th)

7
Mar 15 – Mar21 /
  • Weekly Discussion Board Participation – Three Topics at Five Points Each
  • Please read Chapter 14 – Getting Ahead in Your Career
  • Please read Chapter 15 – Learning Strategies, Perception, and Coping with Lifespan Changes
  • Please read Chapter 16 – Developing Effective Work Habits
  • Final Paper due Monday, March 16th at 11:55 p.m. (200 Points)

8
Mar 22 – Mar23 /
  • Please read Chapter 17 – Managing Stress and Personal Problems
  • Test #3 – CHAPTERS 12-17 (100 Points, 50 Multiple-Choice Questions, the Exam must be completed before 11:55 p.m. on Monday, March 23rd)

Grades:
This class is made up of a variety of assignments. Points will be awarded as follows:

Tests (3 @ 100 points each) / 300 points
Case Studies (3 @ 50 points each) / 150 points
Discussion Boards/Participation / 105 points
Final Paper / 200 points
Total / 755 points

Grading Scale: 755 - 679 = A; 678 - 604 = B; 603 - 528 = C; 527 - 453 = D; 452 and below= F

*****THIS SYLLABUS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE****