ASSESSMENT TASK 2: Reflective Journal (1500-2000 words)
Due One to two weeks after completion of block
Weighting
25%
Description
The reflective journal provides you with the opportunity to reflect on your learning in this subject and its applicability to you as a manager and/or leader. In addition, it allows you to think about and comment on your learning in relation to the concepts, theories and practices presented and discussed in the course. You are encouraged to think about how what you have learnt in this subject applies to your own experiences or to an organisation that you are familiar with; and so, to extend application of the course content to various organisational contexts. This way of thinking encourages deep reflective learning.
There are many topics covered in the course. You are to identify a topic which particularly applies to you and discuss ways in which the topic you have chosen has provided you with knowledge and understanding that has enabled you to better understand yourself and your capabilities, and so, enable you to be a better manager and/or leader. You may want to think about an issue or situation in your life (includes working life) which relates to that topic and use this scenario to illustrate the topic. This should be a critical assessment of the issue or situation, so that you can identify what it is that you would like to or could change about the workplace to improve the situation or resolve the issue.
A good way to think about this is to think of the manager and/or leader you are now; the kind of manager and/or leader you would like to be in a year’s time; and, ultimately, the manager/leader you want to be in five years’ time. More particularly, think of one aspect you would like to work on, e.g. communication style, and discuss this time line in relation to that issue. For example, reflect on what you learnt about communication styles in this subject, think about how this applies to you, and how this understanding can assist you in improving or enhancing your communication style(s) within the next year, and ultimately, within the next five years.
From this, you should now be able to think about, consider, and see (i.e. reflect upon) what type of manager and/or leader you are and understand your attitude to work. Also, you should now know what type of manger you would like to be, or how you can flex your approach to become a better manager and/or leader. Furthermore, you should now be able to state the things you need to do to create a workplace environment that values various aspects of human relations.
Practical application to your own work experience or your planned work situation will enhance your capacity to reflect on your learning and discuss applications. Reflective learning is where you reflect on your learning and apply it to your own situation to embed and apply the learning. Take careful note of the criteria for assessment.
Learning Outcomes
• SLO1: Develop strategies to analyse and reflect upon human relations issues in contemporary work environments
• SLO2: Integrate interpersonal skills and develop a clearer understanding of relevant issues
• SLO3: Employ critical analysis of key ‘work’ issues in the new economy such as global integration, workplace diversity, and the impact of technology
• SLO4: Enable participants to explore and appreciate the impact of these issues on their own individual career management strategies
**prescribed Texts (compulsory)
» Reece, B. L. (2014). Effective Human Relations: Interpersonal and Organisational Applications (12th
Edition). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.
Further Reading
» Lundin, S., Paul, H., & Christensen, J. (1998). Fish: A remarkable way to boost morale and improve results.
New York: Hyperion Books.
» Lussier, R. (2005). Human relations in organizations: Applications and Skill Building (Sixth Edition). Boston:
McGraw-Hill.
» McShane, S. & Travaglione, T. (2007). Organisational behaviour on the Pacific Rim (2nd Edition). Sydney:
McGraw-Hill.
» Hodgett, R. & Hegar, K. (2008). Modern human relations at work (Tenth Edition). Mason, Ohio:
Thomson/South-Western.
» Evans, P & Hargreaves, D. (2010) Values Driven Leadership (First Edition). Melbourne: Tilde Business
Press.
Recommended Journals
The most pertinent journal is the Human Relations journal. Others include:
Journal of Organizational Behaviour
Organizational Behaviour and Human Decision Process
Psychological Review
Psychology Today
Journal of Social Psychology
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Social Research Behaviour
Training and Management Development Methods
Training Strategies for Today
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