BusAd 112: Human Relations In Business
Business Administration Division
Shoreline Community College
Fall Quarter 2006
TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.
DAYS: Monday
CLASSROOM: 1522
INSTRUCTOR: David A. Starr
OFFICE: 1405
PHONE: 206-546-4725
E-mail:
OFFICE HOURS: 9:30 – 10:20 a.m., Daily
Other by appointment
TEXT: Human Relations, 3rd edition; ISBN 0-538-43878-9
by Dalton, Hoyle and Watts
MATERIALS: 5 Scan-Tron Cards and a #2 Pencil
COURSE GOAL: To focus on psychological and social pressures that people
experience when interacting with each other within the work
environment.
COURSE APPROACH: Lessons will include discussion of the text material,
and discussion of supplementary material
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
1. Come to class prepared, chapters read, and assignments done.
2. Participate in class discussions and presentations.
3. Take exams when scheduled.
4. Check with the instructor for missed handouts or assignments.
5. Check with a fellow student for missed notes.
6. When in doubt—ASK!!!
7. HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE; BE MOTIVATED TO LEARN!!!
ATTENDANCE:
1. Students are expected to attend class. If you are unable to attend, then notify
the instructor when possible.
2. YOU are responsible for all missed assignments/lectures when absent. This is
your responsibility, not the instructor’s.
3. In the event of adverse weather conditions (i.e. snow), students are expected to attend
class unless either the SCC campus is closed (Closure will be announced on local radio stations, KOMO-AM or KIRO-AM are recommended) or if the student determines that
travel conditions are too hazardous. For either situation, the student should refer to #1
and #2 above.
CHEATING & PLAGIARISM: The working definition of "cheat" and "plagiarism" for the
purposes of this class can be found in Webster's Ninth
Edition New Collegiate Dictionary.
CHEATING on tests in my classes will not be tolerated. Anyone caught cheating will receive a zero (0) on his/her test and that grade will be averaged into the final grade. The zero will always be averaged in and cannot count as a low grade in cases where students are allowed the leeway to discard the lowest test score.
PLAGIARISM is copying another individuals work either verbatim without using quotation marks and giving credit in a footnote, or using the idea of another individual without giving credit, (unless the information is general information) even if a few words have been changed or rearranged. Plagiarism is in effect the theft of another writer's property. A paper containing any plagiarized portions will receive a zero (0) and there will be NO provisions for make-up work.
TESTS:
1. Tests shall be taken on the scheduled day. A student that misses a test will
earn a score of “0” for that test
2. Four (4) Unit Tests will be given in this class
3. Each Unit Test will have 60 multiple choice and true/false questions.
4. All tests will be taken in-class, closed book, closed notes
5. There shall be NO make-up tests!
6. Tests are canceled by campus closure will be made up on the first class day
returning from the closure
7. The lowest Unit Test score will be discarded when calculating your grade
8. Tests cover textbook reading assignments and supplementary information
GRADING: 1. Unit Tests (3 @ 60 points each): 180 points (62%)
2. HR Challenges (3 @ 20 points each): 60 points (21%)
3. Final Paper: 50 points (17%)
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 290 points
COURSE OUTLINE
1. The course is divided into sections. Each section consists of reading assignments
(4 chapters), written assignments, class/student participation, and a unit test
2. At the beginning of each section, it is suggested the student:
A. read the chapter objectives.
B. review the questions at the end of each chapter.
C. study the Key Terms, Concepts, Names, and Summary of Key Ideas.
3. Final Paper
A. This paper will be individually prepared during the final weeks of the class
B. The paper due date is listed below
C. Late Final Papers will be assessed a 10% penalty.
COURSE TIME LINE: (Subject to change)
Week #1, October 2, 2006
· Participate in “Course Introduction”
· Read Chapter 1: Human Relations
· Complete the survey “Personal Motivation”
· Read Chapter 2: Perception
Week #2, October 9, 2006
· Read Chapter 3: Motivation
· Participate in “Life-Line: Seeds of Motivation”
· Read Chapter 4: Communication
· Receive and complete on your own the survey “Communication Style”
· Participate in HR Challenge #1
· Receive Unit Test #1 Review
Week #3, October 16, 2006
· Complete Unit Test #1: Chapters 1 – 4
· Read Chapter 5: Creative Problem Solving
· Receive and complete on your own the survey “Learning Style”
· Read Chapter 6: Working within the Organization
· Participate in activity “Vehicle”
Week #4, October 23, 2006
· Read Chapter 7: Group Dynamics
· Receive and complete on your own the survey “Team Player”
· Watch video “Fish”
· Read Chapter 8: Teamwork
· Participate in HR Challenge #2
· Receive Unit Test #2 Review
Week #5, October 30, 2006
· Complete Unit Test #2: Chapters 5 – 8
· Read Chapter 9: Diversity
· Receive and complete on your own the survey “Brain Dominance”
· Read Chapter 10: Goal Setting
· Watch video “The Business of Paradigms”
Week #6, November 6, 2006
· Read Chapter 11: Leadership
· Receive and complete on your own the survey “Supervisory Attitudes”
· Participate in reviewing the outline for your Term Paper
· Read Chapter 12: Appreciating Power
· Participate in HR Challenge #3
· Receive Unit Test #3 Review
Week #7, November 13, 2006
· Complete Unit Test #3: Chapters 9 – 12
· Read Chapter 13: Change
· Watch video "Radically Reengineering Business"
· Read Chapter 14: Workplace Expectations
Week #8, November 20, 2006
· Read Chapter 15: Ethics at Work
· Watch video “Just Get It: Parts 1 & 2”
· Read Chapter 16: Employee Rights
· Participate in HR Challenge #4
· Receive Unit Test #4 Review
Week #9, November 27, 2006
· Complete Unit Test #4: Chapters 13 – 16
· Read Chapter 17: Maintaining Balance
· Receive and complete on your own the survey “Stress Level”
· Receive and complete on your own the survey “Stress Type”
· Read Chapter 18: Career Management
· Watch video “Just Get It: Part 3”
Week #10, December 4, 2006
· Term Paper Is Due
· OPTIONAL: Complete Extra Credit Quiz: Chapters 17 & 18
GRADE EQUIVALENCY TABLE
100% = 4.0 90% = 3.5 80% = 2.5 70% = 1.5
99 3.9 89 3.4 79 2.4 69 1.4
98 3.9 88 3.3 78 2.3 68 1.3
97 3.8 87 3.2 77 2.2 67 1.2
96 3.8 86 3.1 76 2.1 66 1.1
95 3.7 85 3.0 75 2.0 65 1.0
94 3.7 84 2.9 74 1.9 64 0.9
93 3.6 83 2.8 73 1.8 63 0.8
92 3.6 82 2.7 72 1.7 62 0.7
91 3.5 81 2.6 71 1.6 <62 0.0