WAM507 - Workplace - Attitudes and Motivation

Subject Title
Workplace - Attitudes and Motivation

Subject Description
This subject will explore leadership and the human side of management--values, qualities and attributes which are critical for success as determined by a study of outstanding leaders in North America. Some of these are: ethics, teamwork, honesty, curiosity, motivation, creativity, leadership, a sense of humor, risk taking and initiative. Experiential opportunities will furnish interactive and hands-on application in a variety of settings. The important transferable skills of communication, time management, maintaining a balanced life and decision making will continue to be developed during the semester.

Credit Status
N/A

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Discover and understand your own personality style and those of others in order to relate effectively in a variety of situations.

2. Determine and develop your own values, qualities and attributes through investigation, experience and first-hand application

3. Investigate the value of mentoring and apply its principles in order to enhance your own education and that of others.

4. Prepare and conduct a seminar on preapproved topics - both individually and in groups.

5. Creatively research and present information professionally in a variety of formats, e.g., book and movie review and seminars.

6. Produce original material and activities to be used for motivational situations.

7. Understand and practice the values of initiative, creativity, humor and honesty.

8. Determine a challenging, personal goal and ambitiously strive to achieve it during the course of the semester while encouraging others to achieve their particular goals.

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
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Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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