The aim of this course to introduce the main concepts of industrial and organizational psychology. The course provides information about the duties and responsibilities of industrial and organizational psychologists. The main topics of the course are listed as the history of industrial and organizational psychology, research methods, selection and recruitment processes, training, performance evaluation, motivation, leadership, counter-productive work behaviours, positive work behaviours, work-life balance, stress and coping.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to I/O Psychology,Job Analysis and Evaluation,Employee Selection: Recruiting and Interviewing ,Employee Selection: References and Testing,Evaluating Selection Techniques and Decisions ,Evaluating Employee Performance ,Designing and Evaluating Training Systems,Employee Motivation,Employee Satisfaction and Commitment,Organizational Communication,Leadership,Group Behavior, Teams, and Conflict,Organization Development,Stress Management: Dealing with the Demands of Life and Work.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Define the fundamental concepts of industrial and organizational psychology and distinguish the differences between them.
1, 14, 2
A
2. Summarize the historical development of industrial and organizational psychology.
1, 14, 2
A
3. Recognize the basic concepts related to work life.
1, 14, 2, 3
A
4. Discuss theories related to industrial and organizational psychology.
1, 10
A
5. Establish relationships between personnel recruitment, selection, and placement processes.
1, 3
A
6. Establish relationships between motivation, group processes, and leadership theories.
1, 2
A
7. Identify the general mechanisms related to performance evaluation.
1, 2
A
Teaching Methods:
1: Mastery Learning, 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to I/O Psychology
Ch.1
2
Job Analysis and Evaluation
Ch.2
3
Employee Selection: Recruiting and Interviewing
Ch.4
4
Employee Selection: References and Testing
Ch.5
5
Evaluating Selection Techniques and Decisions
Ch.6
6
Evaluating Employee Performance
Ch.7
7
Designing and Evaluating Training Systems
Ch.8
8
Employee Motivation
Ch.9
9
Employee Satisfaction and Commitment
Ch.10
10
Organizational Communication
Ch.11
11
Leadership
Ch.12
12
Group Behavior, Teams, and Conflict
Ch.13
13
Organization Development
Ch.14
14
Stress Management: Dealing with the Demands of Life and Work
Ch.15
Resources
Aamodt, Michael G. Industrial/Organizational Psychology: An Applied Approach. 6th Edition. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, 2010.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
INDUSTRIAL and ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSY3271870
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Ela ARI
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Merve MAMACI
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course to introduce the main concepts of industrial and organizational psychology. The course provides information about the duties and responsibilities of industrial and organizational psychologists. The main topics of the course are listed as the history of industrial and organizational psychology, research methods, selection and recruitment processes, training, performance evaluation, motivation, leadership, counter-productive work behaviours, positive work behaviours, work-life balance, stress and coping.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to I/O Psychology,Job Analysis and Evaluation,Employee Selection: Recruiting and Interviewing ,Employee Selection: References and Testing,Evaluating Selection Techniques and Decisions ,Evaluating Employee Performance ,Designing and Evaluating Training Systems,Employee Motivation,Employee Satisfaction and Commitment,Organizational Communication,Leadership,Group Behavior, Teams, and Conflict,Organization Development,Stress Management: Dealing with the Demands of Life and Work.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Define the fundamental concepts of industrial and organizational psychology and distinguish the differences between them.
1, 14, 2
A
2. Summarize the historical development of industrial and organizational psychology.
1, 14, 2
A
3. Recognize the basic concepts related to work life.
1, 14, 2, 3
A
4. Discuss theories related to industrial and organizational psychology.
1, 10
A
5. Establish relationships between personnel recruitment, selection, and placement processes.
1, 3
A
6. Establish relationships between motivation, group processes, and leadership theories.
1, 2
A
7. Identify the general mechanisms related to performance evaluation.
1, 2
A
Teaching Methods:
1: Mastery Learning, 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to I/O Psychology
Ch.1
2
Job Analysis and Evaluation
Ch.2
3
Employee Selection: Recruiting and Interviewing
Ch.4
4
Employee Selection: References and Testing
Ch.5
5
Evaluating Selection Techniques and Decisions
Ch.6
6
Evaluating Employee Performance
Ch.7
7
Designing and Evaluating Training Systems
Ch.8
8
Employee Motivation
Ch.9
9
Employee Satisfaction and Commitment
Ch.10
10
Organizational Communication
Ch.11
11
Leadership
Ch.12
12
Group Behavior, Teams, and Conflict
Ch.13
13
Organization Development
Ch.14
14
Stress Management: Dealing with the Demands of Life and Work
Ch.15
Resources
Aamodt, Michael G. Industrial/Organizational Psychology: An Applied Approach. 6th Edition. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, 2010.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
