PSYC336-12S2 (C) Semester Two 2012

Industrial and Organisational Psychology

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 9 July 2012
End Date: Sunday, 11 November 2012
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 22 July 2012
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 7 October 2012

Description

This course provides an introduction to the field of Industrial Organisational Psychology (I/O Psychology). It will examine the applications of psychological theory and research to the workplace, in particular the contribution of I/O Psychology to enhanced organizational performance and improved employee attitudes. It is a prerequisite for entry into the postgraduate programme in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Learning Outcomes

  • develop a basic knowledge of the principal psychological theories in the field and their applicability to the workplace;
  • know how to apply the methods and tools used by I/O psychologists, and have an understanding of their implications for personnel decisions;
  • recognize the psychological and behavioural strategies employed by leaders to manage and influence employee attitudes and behaviour;
  • understand the impact of team and organisational structure on organisational dynamics such as motivation, leadership and interpersonal relationships;
  • be able to critically evaluate material presented in journal articles.

Prerequisites

PSYC206. RP: PSYC211, 15 further points from PSYC200

Recommended Preparation

PSYC211, 15 further points from PSYC200

Course Coordinator

For further information see Psychology Head of Department

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Laboratory Assessments 20%
Individual Assignment 30%
Departmental Test 11 Oct 2012 50%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $692.00

International fee $3,200.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Psychology .

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