Week

Topic

Wk-1

8/25-30
 

Introduction to Course-Click on the START on the Course Content page.

READ my welcome letter.

Click on the Assignments icon from the Course Content Home Page. Then click on Discussions-Discussion Instructions icons and read about how to post and respond to discussions.  For ALL discussion/Discussion topics, you will post your response (10 points) and to two other classmates responses (5 points each). Please make sure all of your responses are detailed, meaningful, and use correct grammar and spelling.  ALL of your initial postings are due by THURSDAY of that week. Responses are due anytime during that time and end on Sunday'.

POST your  response to the discussion board (Assignments-Class Discussion icons) and respond to at least 2 classmates for ALL class discussions.  Tell us about yourself, i.e., background, where you live, aspirations, why you are taking this class. What do you hope to learn?, etc.

READ the syllabus by clicking on the Syllabus icon. Once complete and you agree and understand the requirements,  send an email using the WEBCT  email  feature to the instructor that you have read and understand the syllabus and that you agree to the syllabus requirements. Submit a picture of yourself for the photo/media gallery. It is great for your classmates and myself to see a who we are communicating with. The pictures will be located on the home page under the Media Library icon.

Familiarize yourself on how to submit assignments to the Assignment Dropbox. Instructions are under the Assignments - How to submit to the dropbox.

Submit your photo through the Assignment dropbox (Photo Gallery).

Complete and submit your Course Expectations assignment through the Assignemnt Dropbox.

CLICK  on  Student Information Resources icon to view the available resources that can assist you in completing your assignments.
 

Due:

Syllabus email & and photo

Weekly Discussion 1

Course Expectations

  


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Wk-2
9/1-7


 

READ Chapter 1-Work and Its Place in Life

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 1 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

COMPLETE Chapter 1 assignment

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion. Be sure to support your posting with an outside source, ensuring you cite it. (If it's an online source, you only need to cite it by including the URL for the website.)

ASSIGNMENT Chapter 1 - Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX. Please include your last name in the file name: i.e. Smith_assignment1.  Complete all written assignments in Microsoft Word and MLA format.  MLA formatting instructions are under the Assignments icon. No other file formats will be accepted. The assignment should not be more than one  page. Watch your grammar, spelling, and formatting. You will use this format for all written assignments unless I indicate otherwise.

Due:

Weekly Discussion  2


 Assignment 1
 

 



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Wk-3
9/8-14

READ Chapter 2-Perception and Problem Solving
READ 7 Effective Brainstorming tips. Access the article by copying and pasting this link into the address bar of your Internet browser. Then scroll down until you reach the article. http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2008/03/14/effective_brainstorming_7_tips_to.htm

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 2 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion. Don't forget to cite and outside source that support your view.

ASSIGNMENT Chapter 2 - Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX.

Due: 

Weekly Discussion 3

Assignment 2

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20

Wk-4
 9/15-21

 

READ Chapter 3-Primary Communication

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 3 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)


DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion

ASSIGNMENT Chapter 3 - Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX. Please include your last name in the file name: i.e. Smith_assignment2. 

Due:

Weekly Discussion 4

Assignment 3

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20

 

Wk-5
9/22-28

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion for Chapter 4

VIDEO: watch and listen to the video on Effective Communication Skills (Assignments-Video icons)
VIDEO: watch and listen to the video on How to be a good listener (Assignments-Video icons)

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 4 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

ASSIGNMENT Chapter 4- Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX.

Due:

Weekly Discussion 5

Assignment 5

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25
 

Wk-6
9/29-10/5

READ Chapter 5 - Ethics and Etiquette

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion for Chapter 5

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 5 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

ASSIGNMENT Chapter 5 - Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX.

Due:

Discussion 6

Weekly Discussion 6

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20

Wk-7
10/6-12

READ Chapter 6-Jobs, from Design to Appraisal

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 6 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion

ASSIGNMENT Chapter 6 - Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX.

TEST -- Chapters 1-5 You have two attempts to complete the test. Your highest score will be recorded. Since I have no way of knowing if you are using your book or not, I am giving you permission to use your book. Keep in mind that the test is timed.

Due:

Weekly Discussion 7

Assignment 6

TEST Chapters 1-5

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100

Wk-8
10/13-19
 

READ Chapter 7-Formal Organizations: How People Organize

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion blog

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 7 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

 ASSIGNMENT Chapter 7 -- Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX.

Due:

Weekly Discussion 8

Assignment 7

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50

Wk-9
10/20-26

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 8 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

ASSIGNMENT Chapter 8- Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX.

Due

Weekly Discussion  9

Assignment 8

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20

Wk-10
10/27-11/2
 

READ Chapter 9-Small Groups and the Informal Organization

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 9 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

ASSIGNMENT Chapter 9  Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX.

Start reading and thinking about your final project. The instructions are located under Assignments-Detailed Assignments-Final project. You may want to get a head start on this project which is due finals week. This project will be in lieu of your final exam.

Due:

Weekly Discussion 10

TEST: Chapters 1-8

Assignment 9

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100


20

Wk-11
11/3-9
 

READ Chapter 10-Individuals and Self-Management

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 10 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

ASSIGNMENT Chapter 10- Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX.

Due:

Weekly Discussion 11

Assignment 10

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20

 

Wk-12
11/10-16
 

READ Chapter 11 -Motivation and Morale AND Chapter 12-Job Satisfaction and the Quality of Work Life

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 11 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)
VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 12 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

ASSIGNMENT Chapter 11/12- Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX.

TEST: Chapters 6-10 You have two attempts to complete the test. Your highest score will be recorded. Since I have no way of knowing if you are using your book or not, I am giving you permission to use your book. Keep in mind that the test is timed.

Due:

Weekly Discussion -12

Assignment 11/12

TEST: Chapters 6-10

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100

 Wk-13
11/17-23
 

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 13 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

ASSIGNMENT Chapter 13- Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX.

Due:

Weekly Discussion -13

Assignment 13

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30

Wk-14
11/24-30
 

READ Chapter 14-Leadership

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 14 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

ASSIGNMENT Chapter 14-Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX.

TEST - Chapters 11-13 You have two attempts to complete the test. Your highest score will be recorded. Since I have no way of knowing if you are using your book or not, I am giving you permission to use your book. Keep in mind that the test is timed.

Due:

 
Weekly Discussion -14

Assignment 14

TEST - Chapters 11-13

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40
 

100

Wk-15
12/1-7

READ Chapter 15-Stress

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 15 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

ASSIGNMENT Chapter 15-- Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX.

Due:

Weekly Discussion -15

Assignment 14

20

50

Wk-16
12/8-14
 

READ Chapter 16-Challenges and Opportunities

DISCUSSIONS - participate in weekly discussion

VIDEO: Watch and listen to the Chapter 16 video(s) (Assignments-Video icons)

ASSIGNMENT Chapters 16- Complete this assignment and SUBMIT to the ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX.

Due:

Weekly Discussion -Ch 10

Assignment 16

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40

 

Wk-17
12/15-18
6 AM
 

*** FINALS WEEK ****

FINAL PRESENTATIONS-Refer to the final instructions under Assignments-Detailed Assignments link. Submit the link to your presentation

Submit your Final Reflection to the dropbox.

 Projects, and cases must be completed by THURSDAY at 6 AM Arizona time NO EXCEPTIONS!

 FINAL PROJECT

200

25

*****Course Schedule may be subject to change to accommodate the needs of the class and instructor's discretion*****

 
Grading:

Total points will be computed as follows. The total points for quizzes, discussion Discussions, assignments, exams and final may vary.

Revised August 20, 2008