General Information

• Name: Human Relations For Employment
• Discipline: Business (BUS)
• Units (Credits): 1–3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Provides students/prospective employees with knowledge and understanding of self and others for effective interactions in the workplace. Emphasizes employability skills such as communication, work habits and attitudes, ethics, conflict management, motivation and problem solving.
Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Provides students/prospective employees with knowledge and understanding of self and others for effective interactions in the work place. Emphasizes employability skills such as communication, work habits and attitudes, ethics, conflict management, motivation, and problem solving.

• origin of the study of human relations
• recent organizational developments as related to human relations
• importance of understanding individual human behavior when studying organizations
• personal issues that can affect human relations within an organization
• principles and theories of organizational structure
• process of effective organizational communications
• role of power and politics within the organizational structure
• importance of groups and teams within an organization
• leadership theory and effective leadership practices
• how organizations can effectively deal with change, conflict, and creativity
• effective techniques for personal career success
• effective skills for working with others as a member of a team
• learn to apply course material to improve thinking, problem solving, and decisions

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

BUS 110B--Human Relations for Employment--meets a General Education requirement of the Associate of Applied Science Degree.

BUS 110 promotes Student Learning Outcomes:
1. have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.
2. have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.
3. have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.
4. understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.