PSY2112

Organisational psychology (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: To be advised

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2003 (OCL)
South Africa Second semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2004 (OCL)
South Africa Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: The central theme of this unit is applied psychology focused at the individual, group and organisational levels. At the individual level the use of vocational assessment inventories to determine career choice and selection will be examined. Theories of leadership, power, motivation, job satisfaction, morale and the processes involved in training personnel will be examined at the group level. At the organisational level topics include systems theory, organisational culture, conflict and change.

Assessment: Administration and interpretation of a vocational assessment inventory: 30% + Exam (2 hours): 40% + Preparation and administration of a skills training session: 40%

Contact Hours: Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour practical workshop per week

Off-campus attendance requirements: Off-campus students must complete a minimum of 12 hours on-campus weekend school laboratory work.

Prerequisites: Completion of 48 points of any degree