Objectives and competences
The objective of the course is to familiarize the student with the subject and methods of work and organizational psychology. Additionally, the students will obtain knowledge about the relation between men and work, groups and processes in organizations with the focus on explanatory approaches to work, personnel and organizational psychology.
During this course the student will develop four types of competences:
• Basic competences (e.g. oral and written communication)
• Professional competences (e.g. assessment, diagnostic skills)
• Enabling competences (e.g. ongoing professional development)
• Research competences (e.g. preparation of a research proposal)
Content (Syllabus outline)
The course encompasses several fields which refer to basics of work, personnel and organizational psychology.
1. Definition of the field
1.1. The historical background of work and organizational psychology
1.2. Research methods in work and organizational psychology
2. Introduction to work psychology
2.1. Work attitudes
2.2. Stress and well-being at work
2.3. Motivation
3. Introduction to organizational psychology
3.1. Perspection and decision making
3.2. Communication
3.3. Conflict
3.4. Basics of teamwork and team processes
3.5. Leadership
3.6. Organizational climate and culture
Learning and teaching methods
Interactive frontal method
Work on group project
Active group work
E-learning
The information and communications technology is used for educational purposes in the teaching and learning process.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
At the conclusion of the course students should know theoretical models and contemporary research findings in regard to human behavior in organization. In this way the student obtains explanatory knowledge/skills, such as description, assessment, diagnose, explanation and interpretation of human behavior in organizations.
Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:
During the course the student will mostly develop the following core skills:
• Individual assessment by means of observation, testing and other methods and techniques
• Group assessment by means of observation, testing and other methods and techniques
• Organizational assessment by means of surveys, and other methods and techniques
• Situational assessment by means of surveys, and other methods and techniques
In addition, the student will obtain/develop:
• Critical evaluation of scientific texts and recognition of implication for practical work
• Readiness for continuing professional development
• Understanding of the professional role and relations to other professions
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
During the course the student will mostly develop the following core skills:
• The student will be able to perform individual assessment by means of observation, testing and other methods and techniques
• The student will be able to perform group assessment by means of observation, testing and other methods and techniques
• The student will be able to perform organizational assessment by means of surveys, and other methods and techniques
• The student will be able to perform situational assessment by means of surveys, and other methods and techniques
In addition, the student will obtain/develop:
• The student will be able to critically evaluate scientific texts and recognize their implication for practical work
• The student should gain readiness for continuing professional development
• The student will understand the professional role and relations to other professions
Readings
Arnold, J., Randall, R. et al. (2020). Work psychology: Understanding human behaviour in the workplace, 7th edition. Harlow: Prentice Hall. Arnold, J., Randall, R. et al. (2010). Work psychology: Understanding human behaviour in the workplace, 5th edition. Harlow: Prentice Hall.
Bajec, B., Boštjančič, E., & Tement, S. (2016). Človek, delo in organizacija: Pregled psiholoških področij in perspektiv. 1. izd. Ljubljana: Znanstvena založba Filozofske fakultete.
Muchinsky, P. (2012). Psychology Applied to Work. Summeroption, NC: Hypergraphic Press.
Riggio, R. E. (2013). Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology 6th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Robbins, S. P., Judge, T. A., & Campbell, T. T. (2010). Organizational behavior. Harlow, UK: Pearson Education.
Truxillo, D. M., Bauer, T. N., & Erdogran, B. (2016). Psychology and work: Perspectives on Industrial and Organizational Psychology. New York: Routledge.
Aktualni sodobni članki v znanstveni periodiki/current articles in scientific journals
Prerequisits
Prerequisites for attending the course:
None.
Prerequisites for completing the course:
Each of the mentioned commitments must be assessed with a passing grade.
Passing grade of the portfolio is required for taking the written examination.
At least 50% attendance at lectures and 80% attendance at tutorials is required.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Portfolio - 50 %
Exam (written and oral)* - 50 %
*Passing grade of written exam is required for taking the oral exam.
