Information Package

Master's of Occupational Health and Safety with Thesis

ISG516

WORK PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
ISG516
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. He/she will analyz and practice organizational behavior.
  2. He/she will know how to improve intra-organizational communication.
  3. He/she will develop and know organizational culture and team work.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionWork psychology basically studies human behavior in a working environment.Among the important topics examined are the creation of a suitable work environment that will increase the productivity of employees, effective communication among employees, team behavior, as well as adaptation of employees to the business environment and the recruitment of appropriate personnel. Regarding the creation of a favorable work environment, occupational health and safety are among the other important issues that have been the focus of work accidents, environmental and human factors in occupational accidents.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The historical development of organization psychology
2nd Week The scope of organizational psychology
3rd Week The theory of motivation
4th Week The contribution of the theory of motivation to correct behavior
5th Week To be done to maximize the satisfaction and productivity of individuals and work groups
6th Week Stress, burnout
7th Week Job satisfaction
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Organizational culture
10th Week Organizational change and development
11th Week Understanding Leadership and effective leadership styles
12th Week Industry conflict management
13th Week Different approaches and methods for the evaluation and training of employee
14th Week Different approaches and methods for the evaluation and training of employee
Recommended or Required ReadingMaterials to be used for the course will be provided by the course the lecturers.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Experiment
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 3 20
Presentation of Case Study 1 10
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 4 30 120
Presentation (including preperation) 1 40 40
Total Work Load298
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.93
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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