I/O psychology
Syllabus
College of Social Sciences
PSY/435 Version 4
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
October 28, 2013 - November 11, 2013
Copyright © 2012, 2010, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of industrial/organizational psychology. The emphasis is on the psychological principles and how they can be applied in a work context. Topics will include legal issues in employment, selection of employees, performance appraisal, training, leadership, motivation, and group behavior. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Spector, P. E. (2012). Industrial and organizational psychology: Research and practice (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Describe the evolution of industrial/organizational psychology.
1.2 Explain the role of research and statistics in industrial/organizational psychology.
1.3 Discuss how industrial/organizational psychology can be used in organizations.
Readings
Read Ch. 1 of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Readings
Read Ch. 2 of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Readings
Review this week’s Electronic
College of Social Sciences
PSY/435 Version 4
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
October 28, 2013 - November 11, 2013
Copyright © 2012, 2010, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of industrial/organizational psychology. The emphasis is on the psychological principles and how they can be applied in a work context. Topics will include legal issues in employment, selection of employees, performance appraisal, training, leadership, motivation, and group behavior. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Spector, P. E. (2012). Industrial and organizational psychology: Research and practice (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Describe the evolution of industrial/organizational psychology.
1.2 Explain the role of research and statistics in industrial/organizational psychology.
1.3 Discuss how industrial/organizational psychology can be used in organizations.
Readings
Read Ch. 1 of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Readings
Read Ch. 2 of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Readings
Review this week’s Electronic