Reading/Lecture/Discussion: Intro to Human Relations

A note about required reading: It is imperative that you complete the reading as the case studies and exams are based on them. As you know, I will provide all required readings for this course, and you will have access to them at anytime so you can use them to learn, study, review and, to use during the exams. 

Reading/Viewing/Preparing: 

Read:  Download  Human Relations: A Background (Lamberton text)

Optional Reading: 

Time Management Tips Download Time Management Tips

Reading/Notetaking/Studying Tips Download Reading/Notetaking/Studying Tips          

View:  Lecture slides Links to an external site.        

Discussion

For class discussion, Monday, January 22: Can you think of examples in your own work life when you had a good manager? What are the specific qualities about this person that made them an effective manager? Did their good management motivate or inspire you to be a good employee? 

For class discussion, Wednesday, January 24: Review case study 1 and the case study instructions Download case study instructions. Come prepared to discuss them in class on Wednesday. 

 

Assignments:

Read Ch. 1 (above)

Case study 1 response due: February 5