PSYCH 531
Organizational Psychology
Psychology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Personal and interpersonal aspects of organizational life: goal setting, decision making, problem solving, communication, control, leadership, motivation, and change.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or equivalent; or instructor's consent
Title
1. Understanding of major areas of I/O psychology
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the major areas of organizational and industrial psychology, including human resources; leadership development; employee training, motivation, and satisfaction; group dynamics, organizational climate; and team-building.
Title
2. Apply organizational theory
Learning Outcome
Students will learn to apply organizational theory to specific organizational situations.
Title
3. Organizational skills
Learning Outcome
Students will acquire skill in collaborative teamwork, time management, self-motivation, and project planning.
Measurement: Evaluation of cooperative class assignments.
