SSCI 1104

Human Relations

Credits: 3

Description: This course is designed to help the learner gain an awareness of and improve upon human relationships especially appropriate to the workplace. This course is a study of human relations as it relates to an employee's relationship with him/herself, co-workers, supervisors, and customers. Emphasis will be placed on team building, sexual harassment, and cultural diversity in the workplace. Prerequisite(s): None

Credit Breakdown: 3/0/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate self-development skills.
2. Demonstrate global/environmental perspective.
3. Demonstrate effective communication/interaction skills.

Competencies

1. Discuss history of human relations and current workplace issues
2. Determine best conflict management style for specific situations
3. Demonstrate communication style flexing
4. Compare/contrast management styles
5. Determine personal self-esteem raising exercises
6. Practice effective communication techniques
7. Demonstrate problem-solving techniques
8. Demonstrate constructive self-disclosure
9. Demonstrate constructive teamwork skills
10. Discuss sexual harassment and protective laws
11. Explain ramifications of cultural differences in the workforce

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with Learning Services Director in Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.