BUS 126 - Managing Workplace Diversity - Christina Chung
| Course: | Managing Workplace Diversity |
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| Professor: | Christina Chung |
| Email: | christina.chung@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Welcome to our class. My name is Professor Chung. I look forward to learning with you this semester at College of the Canyons.
The course will be available on COC’s Canvas course management system at 7:00 AM beginning on the first day of the course.
Be sure to log in and post to the Introduction Roll Call Discussion Board by the listed deadline, otherwise, you will be dropped from this course.
For OnlineLive course (Thurs 6:30 - 7:50pm) - The first onlinelive meeting via zoom will be on Thurs, 8/25)
Course Description
Examines the effects of increasing diversity in the workplace, including the benefits and challenges to management and staff presented by diversity of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, and other differences. Organizational and interpersonal strategies for working effectively are examined along with developing skills for the creation of productive and diverse business environments.
What to Expect in this Course
Preparation for each week- you will be expected to read the chapter(s) prior to the week of the discussion and assignments for the specific chapter(s). You will be required to participate on a weekly basis.
Exams -
5 week course (There will be one exam for the semester.)
8 and 16 week courses (There will be two exams for the semester.)
Project -
5 week course (This will be an individual project consisting of a written paper.)
8 and 16 week courses (This will be a team project consisting of a written paper.)
Types of Assessments
Exam(s), project, discussion boards
Textbook Information / Link to ZTC Textbook
Diversity in Organizations, 3rd Edition
By Myrtle Bell
Cengage Publishing, 2017
ISBN: 9781337881760
(No MindTap access required)
Additional Resources
Canvas
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Online Education
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Last updated: 12/15/2022 Sub#: 121