Work and Organisation Psychology (VPUPK_418)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to provide students with an academic understanding of work and organisational psychology as a sub-discipline of psychology, including its core concepts, theoretical approaches, and research methods. The course develops the ability to analyse and critically evaluate psychological processes in the work environment at the individual, group, and organisational levels, in accordance with the principles of professional ethics and the legal regulation of the work environment, thereby preparing students for further studies and research in psychology.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the course requires prerequisites obtained in study courses “Cognitive and Emotional Psychology”, “Social Psychology” and "Ethics and Entrerpreneurship".
Learning outcomes
1.After completing the course, the student:
1. defines and characterizes work and organizational psychology as a subfield of psychology, its development, subject matter, and contemporary issues;
2. explains the core concepts and main theoretical approaches of work and organizational psychology;
3. describes the research methods used in work and organizational psychology, as well as their possibilities and limitations;
4. explains the importance of the principles of professional ethics and the legal regulation of the work environment in the study of psychological processes in the workplace.
1.The Student:
1. analyzes psychological processes in the work environment (motivation, job satisfaction, engagement, stress, and well-being) at the individual, group, and organizational levels, drawing on appropriate theoretical approaches;
2. critically compares and evaluates different theories and approaches in work and organizational psychology, justifying their applicability to specific situations;
3. identifies and interprets manifestations of power, influence, and leadership in organizations, including destructive practices (bossing and mobbing);
4. systematically evaluates human resource management–related processes (job profile development, personnel selection, and performance management) at an academic and analytical level;
5. prepares, presents and argues the results of the analysis of psychological processes in work and organisational contexts orally and in writing, collaborating in small groups.
1.The student:
1. Integrates theoretical knowledge, research methods and ethical considerations in the academic analysis of psychological processes in work and organisational contexts.
2. Bases conclusions on scientific literature and academic argumentation.
