Overview

This unit is designed as an introduction to Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology. I-O Psychology consists on the application of psychological theories, models and concepts to better understand people’s behaviour in organizations and the workplace, address factors that impact organizations’ success, and improve people’s performance and well-being in the workplace. Throughout this … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Adriana Ortega

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explain the major subtopics of I-O Psychology and their role in work organisations.

2.

Identify and define basic terms and concepts used in I/O Psychology.

3.

Compare and contrast the different  factors proposed as determinants  of work behaviour (e.g. job performance, organizational citizenship, absenteeism, and turnover) and work attitude (e.g.  attitude (e.g. job satisfaction  and organizational commitment)

4.

Identify and evaluate issues or situation in work organisations.

5.

Apply fundamental psychological theories, models and concepts to generate potential solutions or alternatives to address issues or situation in work organisations.

6.

Identify the role of psychological science in shaping  the understanding of human behaviour, cognition, and emotion in work organizations.

Assessment

1 - Online Quizzes (interactive videos with Q&A)
2 - Literature Review (1,500 words)
3 - Individual video presentation
4 - End of Semester Examination (MCQ) (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Psychology
Psychological science