It examines research and issues related to communication patterns within organizations as well as the management concerns of hiring, placement, and appraisal practices as they relate to diversity. The course employs different media including films, novels, and current news items to present information about diversity in the work place. The Indiana University Code of Academic Ethics, which defines and clarifies the concepts of plagiarism, fabrication, interference and facilitation, is printed on pages 182-183 of the Schedule of Classes. Students who are absent for class assignments should submit the assignment in writing by the next class for no penalty or within one week for a half-grade penalty. Thereafter a full grade is deducted.
Homework assignments follow the same rule.
Material submitted by the next week is penalized a half-grade, thereafter a full grade is deducted. No work will be accepted after that. In the event course work is missing, the final grade will be computed based upon whatever work has been submitted within the time deadlines. The class work grade is based on the quality of participation. Students with repeated absences should contact the instructor regarding makeup for class activities.