Credits: 3
Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 04:192:200, 04:192:300; Open only to Major
Corequisites: None
An exploration of communication theories and organizational practices that support effective employee onboarding and socialization.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this class, students will be able to:
- Analyze the role of communication in integrating new members into an organization.
- Apply relevant communication theories to explain the dynamic processes of employee socialization in various workplace contexts.
- Evaluate onboarding program design and delivery to determine their effectiveness in achieving individual and organizational goals.
- Use communication theories and concepts to analyze human behavior, including in interpersonal, family, group, health, organizational, or mediated settings.
- Apply communication theories and concepts to social and professional life, including issues of diversity, ethics, and civic engagement.