COM 250 - Organizational Communication

2. Apply organizational communication concepts to individual organizations and career choices.

3. Recognize the various approaches to organizational leadership.

4. Apply appropriate conflict management strategies related to communication challenges in individual and team-based interactions and decision-making.

5. Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of mergers, technology, and globalization on individuals and organizations as they relate to interpersonal communication.

6. Describe how corporate cultures are both created and maintained and how that impacts communication in the workplace.

7. Evaluate the communication impact of diversity in the workplace on both individuals and the organization.

8. Create a written summary of the main ideas extracted from information gathered. 

9.  Know and use active listening skills. 

10. Develop a plan to implement a solution to a problem or issue. 

11. Adapt to change by developing new ideas or finding improved ways of doing things. 
Course Outline:
I. Classical Approaches to Organizational Communication

II. Human Relations Approaches

III. Human Resources Approaches

IV. Systems Approaches

V. Cultural Approaches

VI. Critical Approaches

VII. Assimilation Processes

VIII. Decision-Making Processes

IX. Conflict Management Processes

X. Change and Leadership Processes

XI. Processes of Emotion in the Workplace

XII. Organizational Diversity Processes

XIII. Technological Processes 

XIV. The Changing Landscape of Organizations

Facilitated/Mediated Discussion: 20-30%

Case Studies: 10-15%

Mediated Instruction: 10-15%

Group Work: 15-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None