PSYC336-15S2 (C) Semester Two 2015

Industrial and Organisational Psychology

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2015
End Date: Sunday, 15 November 2015
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2015
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 11 October 2015

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

  • A graduate of the course will be expected to:
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of the principal theories in the field and understand their applicability to the workplace
  • Identify and apply the methods and tools used by I/O psychologists, and understand their implications for personnel decisions
  • Identify the antecedents and outcomes of workplace attitudes, and demonstrate basic knowledge of the principal strategies employed by leaders to manage those attitudes
  • Demonstrate basic understanding of the impact of group and organisational structure on workforce perceptions, attitudes, behaviours
  • Critically evaluate material presented in journal articles

Prerequisites

PSYC206. RP: PSYC211, 15 further points from PSYC200

Recommended Preparation

PSYC211, 15 further points from PSYC200

Timetable Note

NOTE:  LECTURE A(03) WILL ONLY BE USED IF CLASS NUMBERS WARRANT IT. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT AT THIS STAGE YOU CAN ONLY ALLOCATE YOURSELF TO 01 OR 02 WHEN SELF-ALLOCATION IS MADE AVAILABLE.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Joana R C Kuntz

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Class Exercises 16%
Mid Semester Project 21 Aug 2015 40%
Final Project 23 Oct 2015 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 $778.00

International fee $3,450.00

* 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.

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