PSYC130 Psychology Applied to Business
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Social & Behavioral Science Department Archive
- I. Course Number and Title
- PSYC130 Psychology Applied to Business Course No Longer Offered
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course focuses on the application of psychological principles and research methods to the study of human behavior in various environmental settings, such as business, industry, and government.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
- To understand the history, professional scope, and research methods of industrial/organizational psychology;
- To understand the techniques of employee selection, training, and job performance evaluation;
- To understand the types and effects of leadership styles;
- To understand the dynamics of worker motivation, job design, and job satisfaction;
- To understand how working conditions and job stress relate to employee performance; and
- To understand organizational structures and styles.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Overview of the history and scope of industrial/organizational psychology
- Research methods in industrial/organizational psychology
- Employee selection processes
- Evaluation of job performance
- Industrial training and professional development
- Leadership
- Worker motivation and job satisfaction
- Job design
- Working conditions
- Coping with job stress
- Organizational structures and styles
Additional topics/chapters may be chosen according to the interests and specialization of the instructor.
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Text as selected by the psychology area. Details provided by the instructor of each course section.
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Review/Approval Date - 1/99; New Core 8/2015