PSYC336-14S2 (C) Semester Two 2014

Industrial and Organisational Psychology

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 14 July 2014
End Date: Sunday, 16 November 2014
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 27 July 2014
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 12 October 2014

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 / Lecturer

Joana R C Kuntz

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Class Exercises 16%
Mid-term Project 40%
Final Project 44%

Textbooks / Resources

Required Texts

Kalliath, T., Brough, P., O'Driscoll, M.P., Manimala, M., & Siu, O-L; Organizational behaviour: A psychological perspective for the Asia-Pacific ; 2nd Ed; McGraw-Hill, 2013.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $748.00

International fee $3,388.00

* 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 School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .

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