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Organizational Leadership/Resource Management

OLRM 101—Organizational Leadership I
Cr: 3 Wkly hrs: 3 hours Lecture
Introduction to leadership within organizations,
overview of what it means to be a leader,
summary of leadership styles and approaches, case
studies, and an examination of the relationships
leadership and followership.

OLRM 102—Organizational Leadership II
Cr: 3 Wkly hrs: 3 hours Lecture
A continued examination of key leadership tenets
to include the leader as a relationship builder and
communicator; leading teams; the importance of
diversity; the role of power and influence; and the
leader as a social architect to effect change.
Prerequisite: OLRM 101 or permission of the
instructor.

OLRM 103—Explore Your Strengths
Cr: 1 Wkly hrs: 1 hour Lecture
Explore your signature strengths based on a study
of behavioral preferences linked to research by
the Gallup Organization; apply to life and work
situations. (Pass/No Credit)

OLRM 105—Appreciating Diversity
Cr: 1 Wkly hrs: 1 hour Lecture
Explores the various dimensions of diversity
(gender, race, culture, etc.); fosters appreciation for
the value of diversity in our living, learning and
working communities. (Pass/No Credit)

OLRM 110—Apprenticeship Career Planning
Cr: 3 Wkly hrs: 3 hours Lecture
Provides a formula for building an effective
career plan, particularly for professional-technical
students focused on entry into an apprenticeship
program.

OLRM 150—Improving Human Effectiveness
Cr: 2 Wkly hrs: 2 hours Lecture
Great people make great organizations—this
overview course focuses attention on the
key issues related to human effectiveness in
organizations today and the factors which
influence the way organizations and people react
to the changes that confront them.

OLRM 197—Leadership Practicum
Cr: 3 Wkly hrs: 1 hour Lecture, 4 hours Lab
Course can be offered as: OLRM 197/297.
A practical application in the working world of
the basic theories studied in the above program or
discipline. (Pass/No Credit)

OLRM 199—Practicum
Cr: 1-5 Wkly hrs: 10 hours Lab
Course can be offered as: OLRM 199/299.
A practical application in the working world of
the basic theories studied in the above program or
discipline. (Pass/No Credit)

OLRM 201—Intro to Organizational Leadership
Cr: 5 Wkly hrs: 5 hours Lecture
Introduction to leadership within organizations,
history of leadership studies, leadership theories,
case studies, vision, understanding relationships of
leadership, motivation, and power.

OLRM 202—Introduction to Organizational Ethics
Cr: 5 Wkly hrs: 5 hours Lecture
Introduction to organizational ethics,
understanding the correlation between leadership/
management practice and the reflectiveness
of moral philosophy, applying ethical decision
making model to ethical dilemmas.
OLRM 205—Managing Diversity
Cr: 3 Wkly hrs: 3 hours Lecture
The various dimensions of diversity (gender,
race, culture, etc.) from a personal, managerial
and organizational perspective; examines the
opportunities to grow.

OLRM 220—Human Relations in the Workplace
Cr: 3 Wkly hrs: 3 hours Lecture
The study of interactions between people at the
workplace. Focus on developing skills to work
effectively as a team member and part of an
organization. (Formerly BMGMT 220)

OLRM 225—Human Relations in Organizations
Cr: 5 Wkly hrs: 5 hours Lecture
The study of interactions between people in
organizational settings. The course focuses on
developing skills to communicate effectively with
other people as an individual, group, and a team
member including verbal, non-verbal language,
and listening skills. (Formerly BMGMT 225)

OLRM 250—Organizational Communication
Cr: 5 Wkly hrs: 5 hours Lecture
Presents concepts of organizational
communication based on a competency-based
approach incorporating personal knowledge,
interpersonal sensitivity, communications skills,
and ethical values.

OLRM 260—Conflict Resolution
Cr: 5 Wkly hrs: 5 hours Lecture
Provides the knowledge and practice to master
the skills necessary to manage conflict, encourage
cooperation, and create workable solutions.

OLRM 270—Organizational Change
Cr: 5 Wkly hrs: 5 hours Lecture
Provides insights and practical tools for those
involved in organizational change. Bridges current
theory with practical applications; conceptual
models with concrete examples.