OVERVIEW
Course Description
This course on human relations cover the practical application of psychological and sociological principles to the study of human relations in business and industry. Plus you will:
- Understand human relations and its implications being a manager and leader.
- Focus on important issues at work and working in organizations.
- Increase personal influence and basic interaction skills.
- Describe some of the emerging challenges facing management today.
- Set specific goals for self-development.
Topics Covered
Week 1 – Course Onboarding
Week 2 – Enhancing Personal Relationships
Week 3 – Motivation at Work
Week 4 – Understanding The Sources of Your Stress
Week 5 – A Primer on Groups and Teams
Week 6 –Organizational Survival Skills: Informal Groups
Week 7 – Must Know Workforce Trends
Week 8 – Improving Key Verbal Communication Skills
Week 9 – What The Human Resource Function Does In Organizations
Week 10 – Empower Yourself: The 9 Spheres of Power and Influence
Week 11 – Choosing a Leadership Style That Works
Week 12 – Choosing Roles that Work
Week 13 – The Impact of AI & Machine Learning
Week 14 – Techniques That Resolve Conflict
Week 15 – Learning To Learn — Better
This online class requires you to work independently. Still, there is many opportunities to interact with others as part of the written discussions and optional live forums on important issues of the day such as machine learning and working remotely.
Plus Professor Johannsen makes himself available via Zoom meetings to get to know people and answer question you have.
Besides having a number of years teaching at universities, Mr. Johannsen runs his own training and development organization focused on skill set’s employers are crying for in the areas of: skill mastery; digital, social media and influencer marketing; and leadership skills.
If you do have any question about this online class, feel free to contact Professor Johannsen by email at johannmd@laccd.edu.
To Enroll
MGMT 031: HUMAN RELATIONS For Employees with Murray Johannsen (A Los Angeles Valley College Online Class)

Written assignments are submitted through the Canvas Learning Management system. To build skills, the course also includes optional Zoom meetings. It’s offered through the Los Angeles Community College District. Fees are low — only $46 per unit for California residents and $328 for out of state.
This open enrollment, online course in business communication comes with 3 credit hours. It can transfer other universities and will transfer to CSUN.
To Get Assistance by email or voice and to enroll this course (MGMT 031) Section 11471
Need help? Contact Los Angeles Valley College Online Student Support.
About The Instructor

Murray Johannsen’s Instructor Bio
Besides having a number of years teaching at universities, Mr. Johannsen runs his own training and development organization focused on skill set’s employers are crying for in the areas of: skill mastery; digital, social media and influencer marketing; and leadership skills.
You can also connect with him on Linkedin, by email at info@legacee.com or by Signing-up for a Zoom Meeting.