Your task is to select a book (typically one) from the list below and apply what you have learned about theories of human behavior to the content of the book. The book represents popular material in three broad areas of Human Relations application. Pick the book that is of most interest to you. Then follow the steps below:
Complete the reading and write a paper that has two sections as follows:
• Section 1: Describe the main points of the book — about 1-2 pages.
• Section 2: Discuss how theory could be applied to the content of the book. That is, how could a theory or theories be used to expand, clarify, enhance, or complement the content of the book in conducting work in HR areas.
Please note that this part of the assignment is not a simple “book report.” This assignment calls for a thoughtful treatment of how and/or why theory is important to HR work in that area.
The paper should be typed and double-spaced. About 10-12 pages are expected, but most important is quality of thought, analysis, and exposition
BOOK SELECTED:
Option 1: Interpersonal Relations/Public Relations:
• Solomon, Muriel (1990). Working with difficult people. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN 01395739090]
Use theories from:
- Alfred Adler
- Karen Horney
- Carl Jung
- Carl Rogers
They can be found in Corey’s book. You can use other sources as well (approx. 3):
Corey, G. (2012). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (9th ed.). Florence, KY: Brooks/Cole. ISBN 9780840028549.