PSYC0230A-F15
Psychology And Work
Psychology and Work: An Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Students will learn how psychology is applied in industry and business settings. In particular, we will examine the psychological assessments used in hiring, evaluating, and training employees; issues involving harassment at work; organizational attitudes and behavior; employee satisfaction, stress and well being, work motivation, and leadership. Students will perform job analysis, read empirical research, and address the basic issues of validity in work assessments. (PSYC 0105; open to seniors by waiver only) 3 hrs. lect.
Students will learn how psychology is applied in industry and business settings. In particular, we will examine the psychological assessments used in hiring, evaluating, and training employees; issues involving harassment at work; organizational attitudes and behavior; employee satisfaction, stress and well being, work motivation, and leadership. Students will perform job analysis, read empirical research, and address the basic issues of validity in work assessments. (PSYC 0105; open to seniors by waiver only) 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2015
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 338(MBH 338)
- Schedule:
- 9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 16, 2015 to Dec 11, 2015)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Michelle McCauley
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Department:
- Psychology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92216
- Subject Code:
- PSYC
- Course Number:
- 0230
- Section Identifier:
- A