BHS3717

Psychology at Work (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Carole Axton

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which psychological theory and methodology are applied within organisations. 2. Explain the various ways in which individuals are affected by group processes within the workplace. 3. Evaluate the influence of a variety of workplace factors on individual performance. 4. Critically examine and report recent research within the field of organisational psychology.

Assessment: Workplace case study (1500 words): 30% + Seminar or poster presentation (1000 words equivalent): 20% + Examination (2 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour laboratory) per week

Prerequisites: 48 points of study in any discipline