spring 2012
BED-2034 Organisational psykology - 10 stp
Course contents
The course is designed to provide an intensive survey of topics relating to the study of organizational psychology. Some of the topics that will be covered include motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, teams, climate and culture, organizational development and change. During the course the students will deal with real life experiences and cases.
Objective 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
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.
Date for examination
One written 08.06.2012
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.
Schedule
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