Type of course

Course content

Objectives of the course

Students who have successfully completed the course should have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge and comprehension:

• Knowledge of the key concepts and options in organisational psychology
• Comprehensive understanding of the interdependence of knowledge, attitude, behaviour and motivation
• Knowledge of dealing with group, inter-group and organisational capabilities

Skills:

The course should prepare the student to:

• Develop and refine the skills to function more effectively in today¿s organisations
• Apply theoretical concepts and ideas of organisational psychology in today¿s workplace
• Achieve a deep comprehension of psychology of work and organisational principles and explore various techniques and tools to utilize and motivate human resources

Competence:

• The student should be able independently and cooperatively to develop their own competence and expertise in the field of organisational psychology
• The students should be able to discuss central questions, analyse and conclude the major of topics comprising work and organisational psychology into the 21st century
• The students are competent in assessing conflict situation in organisations and their resolution

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Assessment

Written exam lasting 4 hours, comprising 100% of the final course grade (A-F). To access the exam, one submissions have been approved.

Work Requirement

Presentation of topics (group), 1 page Report Summary of a first case (each person), 5 pages manuscript about organizational behavior in one of their own chosen company (group).

There will not be arranged a re-sit exam for this course.

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