Information Package

Program of Psychology (English)

PSY490

INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
PSY490
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the role of the human factor in organizational success
  2. Learn how human behavior and psychology influence organizational life
  3. Comprehend the relationship between job characteristics and individual characteristics
  4. Understand the impact of organizational structure on employees? expectations and behaviors
  5. Explain key variables at the individual, group, and organizational levels
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, Industrial and Organizational Psychology is a subfield that applies the fundamental principles, theories, and methods of psychology and social psychology to work life and organizations. The primary aim of this course is to scientifically understand, explain, and improve human behavior in the work context. Within the scope of this course, organizational goals and human needs are addressed together, and a practice-oriented, evidence-based approach is adopted.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to I/O Psychology
2nd Week Research methods
3rd Week Job analysis
4th Week Performance appraisal
5th Week Assessment methods for selection and placement
6th Week Selection
7th Week Training
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Motivation
10th Week Job attitudes
11th Week Employee behavior
12th Week Occupational health
13th Week Work groups and teams
14th Week Leadership
15th Week Organizational development and theory
Recommended or Required ReadingIndustrial and Organizational Psychology, Spector, P.S., 6th, John Wiley and Sons
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Practice
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Quiz 3 20
Project 1 15
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 3 5 15
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 20 20
Total Work Load178
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.93
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X
K10 X
K11 X
K12 X
K13 X