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Class information

MSD113 Influence Without Authority

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  • CRN: 21285
  • Credits: 1
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online, Available 24/7
      From April 1 through April 26, 2024, Linda L Paulson

Class materials

Textbooks

No textbooks required

Details about this class

Over a 4 week period, you will be examining the critical need of using influencing skills in a diverse, global work environment. You will explore the appropriate use of power, authority, and influence in building relationships, including mutual exchange, lateral leadership, and rules of reciprocation. Lastly, you will practice influencing peers in mutual exchange and determine strategies to create partnerships despite power differences.

Technology

There is no additional technology required for this class.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online & Remote Teaching Technical Requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Online Prerequisite | Start Guide for Online Learning

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide for online learning. The start guide will help you decide if online classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be eligible to register for online classes.

The Start Guide is not required for Remote classes but strongly recommended.