At the end of this course, the students; 1) They can carry out studies related to production and performance in their workplaces. 2) They can apply general psychology principles to work and workplaces. 3) They can explain the attitudes of the employees towards their jobs. 4) They can criticize job analysis, performance evaluation, selection and evaluation, leadership and employee motivation. 5) They can produce policies that will increase the motivation and commitment of the employees towards the organization.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, students have knowledge of methods used to make the industry and organizational environment more productive and satisfying. In addition, they obtain information about how to approach problems in the field of industry and organization and how to increase employee motivation. The main topics of the course consist of the history of industrial/organizational psychology, the contribution of theories of motivation, stress, and burnout, use of power in organizations, efficient resource exchange, organizational culture, organizational change and development, and personnel selection.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2nd Week
Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
3rd Week
Job Analysis
4th Week
Performance Appraisal
5th Week
Assessment Methods for Selection and Placement
6th Week
Selecting Employees
7th Week
Training
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Employee Motivation
10th Week
Job Attitudes and Emotions
11th Week
Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior
12th Week
Work Groups and Work Teams
13th Week
Leadership and Power in Organizations
14th Week
Organizational Development and Theory
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Spector, P. E. (2012). Industrial and organizational psychology (6. Ed.). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Practice,Project
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
20
Quiz
4
20
Total(%)
70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
30
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
4
5
20
Individual or group work
14
4
56
Preparation for Final exam
1
25
25
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
15
15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
1
15
15
Total Workload
175
Total Workload / 30
5,83
ECTS Credits of the Course
6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)