Organizational Psychology

Organizational Psychology
Personal and interpersonal aspects of organizational life: goal setting, decision making, problem solving, communication, control, leadership, motivation, and change.
PSYCH
531
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesPSYCH 330; or equivalent; or instructor's consent.
 Taught 
Course Outcomes

1. Understanding of major areas of I/O psychology

Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the major areas of organizational and industrial psychology, including human resources; leadership development; employee training, motivation, and satisfaction; group dynamics, organizational climate; and team-building.

2. Apply organizational theory

Students will learn to apply organizational theory to specific organizational situations.

3. Organizational skills

Students will acquire skill in collaborative teamwork, time management, self-motivation, and project planning.

Measurement: Evaluation of cooperative class assignments.