INBU 386 has been developed with the support of the CPA Education Foundation’s No Limits Initiative.
Overview
This course is designed to teach students the structure of communication in Canadian businesses and its impact in the workplace. The course will introduce fundamental leadership skills, including communication topics used in business. INBU 386 covers essential Indigenous human resource topics, such as communication and leadership. Interpersonal skills development, working with teams and groups, and working in digital work environments (all from a Canadian perspective) are also covered in this course. Thus, students obtain an overview of the study of human resource management (HRM) in a business setting, specifically from an Indigenous perspective. The course also introduces many additional business topics, such as leadership, corporate responsibility, diversity in the workplace, and Indigenous leadership.
INBU 386 exposes students to all the primary communication topics used in business. Thus, students obtain an overview of the study of communication processes in the workplace, leadership communication skills development, and interpersonal skills development that benefit the individual and the workplace. This knowledge can be used in subsequent business courses or simply to understand dynamic interpersonal relationships development in Canadian businesses.
Important notice: Athabasca University recognizes that this course deals with sensitive topics that might trigger challenging emotional issues for some students. Students are reminded that they must participate within their own capabilities and limits. Students may discuss with the course professor to find support for their mental wellness. Neither the professor nor Athabasca University is responsible for any personal problems that should arise during the participation in this course.
Outline
Part 1: Introducing Indigenous Human Relations
Lesson 1: A Framework for Interpersonal Skill Development
Lesson 2: Understanding Individual Differences
Lesson 3: Building Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
Lesson 4: Interpersonal Communication
Lesson 5: Interpersonal Skills for the Digital World
Part 2: Developing Effective Groups and Managing Conflict in the Workplace
Lesson 6: Developing Teamwork Skills
Lesson 7: Group Problem Solving and Decision Making
Lesson 8: Cross-Cultural Relations and Diversity
Lesson 9: Resolving Conflicts with Others
Part 3: Developing Indigenous Leadership Skills
Lesson 10: Becoming an Effective Leader
Lesson 11: Who Is a Leader, and What Skills Do Leaders Need?
Lesson 12: Leadership Traits and Ethics
Lesson 13: Influencing—Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation
Part 4: Developing Healthy Interpersonal Relations in the Workplace
Lesson 14: Helping Others Develop and Grow
Lesson 15: Positive Political Skills
Evaluation
Your final grade in INBU 386 is determined by a weighted average of the grades you receive on four written assignments and a final exam. To receive credit for INBU 386, you must achieve a minimum grade of 50 percent on the final exam and an overall grade of D (50 percent) or better for the entire course.
The weightings for each assignment and the exam are as follows:
Activity
Weight
Complete by
Assignment 1
10%
After Lesson 3
Assignment 2
20%
After Lesson 6
Assignment 3
10%
After Lesson 12
Assignment 4
20%
After Lesson 14
Final Exam
40%
After Lesson 15
Total
100%
The final examination for this course must be requested in advance and written under the supervision of an AU-approved exam invigilator. Invigilators include either ProctorU or an approved in-person invigilation centre that can accommodate online exams. Students are responsible for payment of any invigilation fees. Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of the Calendar.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
Materials
DuBrin, A. J. (2015). Human relations: Interpersonal job-oriented skills (12th ed.). Pearson. (eText)
Lussier, R, N., & Achua, C. F. (2016). Leadership: Theory, application, and skill development (6th ed.). Cengage. (eText)
All other learning resources will be available online.
Challenge for credit
Overview
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university-level course.
Full information about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Evaluation
To receive credit for the INBU 386 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least D (50 percent)on the examination.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized study counterparts.