Organizational Psychology | CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Organisational Psychology (PSY201)

Synopsis

Industrial and organisational (I/O) psychology is the scientific study of human cognition, motivation, emotion, behaviour, and social interaction in work contexts. PSY201 Organisational Psychology focuses on applying evidence-informed methods to mitigate practical problems in organisations and generate new knowledge that aims to help improve working conditions in organisations towards organisational efficiency and effectiveness. A broad range of topics are covered in this course – from research approaches in I/O Psychology, motivation, selection recruitment, leadership, job fit, satisfaction to employees' mental health issues. Understanding group dynamics, norms and development are covered. By the end of this course, students would have a broad understanding of what I/O Psychology is and how research is a key factor underpinning the field. The course will explore the different theoretical perspectives in I/O Psychology and how to apply their learning to address issues and challenges in the workplace.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

What is Organisational Psychology?
Research Methods of I/O Psychology
Job Analysis
Employee Recruitment
Assessing and Selecting Employees
Evaluating Employee Performance
Motivation
Leadership
Job Satisfaction
Worker Stress
Group Processes
Organisational Development

Learning Outcome

Discuss key theories/models/findings in organisational psychology.
Compare different ways of conducting research in organisational psychology.
Examine key trends/issues/challenges faced by companies and I/O psychologists.
Illustrate different approaches to recruit/select/appraise employees.
Explain how to motivate and lead employees to be productive and satisfied with their work.
Show different strategies for employees to cope with stress and engage in positive work attitudes/behaviours (vs negative work attitudes/behaviours).