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Managerial Psychology

This course on Managerial Psychology explores the psychology of managing individuals within organizations. It covers organizational structures, personal behavior, motivation techniques, and management theories. Students will learn to apply motivational concepts, understand leadership styles, and manage stress effectively. The course also addresses conflict resolution and the importance of planning for organizational success, aiming to enhance managerial effectiveness in educational and other organizational settings.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Managerial PsychologyOrganizational BehaviorMotivationLeadershipStress Management

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Organizational Structures

2

Attitude Formation

3

Motivation Theories

4

Leadership Styles

5

Conflict Management

6

Stress Management

7

Organizational Planning

Total Topics7 topics

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No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Educational Administrator

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Human Resources Manager

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Training and Development Officer

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Organizational Consultant

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School Principal

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationHealthcareGovernmentNon-profitBusiness Management

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE I: UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATIONS

2h

Unit 1: Understanding Organization

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of organization.
  • •Identify the common characteristics of an organization.
  • •Discuss the alternate views of organizations.
  • •Explain why a school can be described as an organization.
Week
2

MODULE I: UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATIONS

2h

Unit 2: Organizational Structure

2 study hours
  • •Distinguish between formal and informal organizations.
  • •Explain the importance of organizational structures.
  • •List and describe the various types of organizations.
Week
3

MODULE I: UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATIONS

2h

Unit 3: Organizational Attitude

2 study hours
  • •Define the term attitude.
  • •Explain the formation of attitudes.
  • •Describe the changing attitude of personnel in organization.
  • •Justify the relevance of attitude to organizational success.
Week
4

MODULE I: UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATIONS

2h

Unit 4: The essence of organizational planning

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of planning.
  • •Explain the advantages and requirements for good planning.
  • •Identify the obstacles to plans.
  • •Describe the organizational Hierarchy.
Week
5

MODULE I: UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATIONS

2h

Unit 5: Organizational Conflict

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of conflict.
  • •List the sources of Conflict.
  • •Describe the strategies for managing conflict.
Week
6

MODULE II: EFFECTIVENESS IN ORGANIZATIONS

2h

Unit I: Effectiveness in Organizations

2 study hours
  • •Explain an important principle in psychology.
  • •Describe what synergy is in an organization.
  • •Define organizational culture.
  • •Explain a number of key terms related to organizational culture.
Week
7

MODULE II: EFFECTIVENESS IN ORGANIZATIONS

2h

Unit 2: Human Motivation in Organization

2 study hours
  • •Explain why managers should motivate employees in organization.
  • •Define a goal within the context of an organization.
  • •List the factors that affect an individual s work behaviour.
  • •Explain what is meant by organization behaviour.
Week
8

MODULE II: EFFECTIVENESS IN ORGANIZATIONS

2h

Unit 3 : Maslow and McGREGOR THEORIES OF HUMAN MOTIVATION

2 study hours
  • •Explain Maslow s theory
  • •List the weaknesses of Maslow s theory
  • •Describe McGregor s theory
  • •State the similarities of Maslow s and McGregor s.
Week
9

MODULE II: EFFECTIVENESS IN ORGANIZATIONS

2h

Unit 4: APPROACHES TO MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of change within the context of organizations.
  • •Distinguish between different categories of change.
  • •Explain the humanistic management approach
  • •Describe the systems approach
  • •Explain the participative management approach.
Week
10

MODULE II: EFFECTIVENESS IN ORGANIZATIONS

2h

Unit 5: MANAGEMENT CONCEPT

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of values within the context of an organization.
  • •Describe the structure of an organization.
  • •Explain planning in an organization.
  • •Describe management leadership styles.
  • •Explain remuneration systems
Week
11

MODULE III: LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS

2h

Unit 1: LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS

2 study hours
  • •Explain the nature of leadership
  • •List the functions of leadership
  • •Explain the constraints of leadership
  • •Describe the decision making behaviour
Week
12

MODULE III: LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS

2h

Unit 2 Leadership Styles

2 study hours
  • •Explain various leadership styles
  • •Describe the ideal leadership style
  • •Explain Hersery and Blanchard s life cycle theory.
  • •Distinguish between Transformational and Transactional leadership.
Week
13

MODULE III: LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS

4h

Unit 3: STRESS IN ORGANIZATION

2 study hours
  • •Explain that stress is a natural part of life
  • •Define the concept of stress
  • •Identify types and symptoms of stress
  • •Describe the various sources of stress in organization.

Unit 4: MANAGING STRESS IN ORGANIZATION

2 study hours
  • •Describe the various optimum stress levels in individuals.
  • •Identify stress coping techniques
  • •Explain ways of managing stress in others.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking motivation theories (Units 7-9) to practical management scenarios.

2

Practice applying different leadership styles (Units 11-12) to case studies involving school administration.

3

Develop strategies for conflict resolution (Unit 5) based on real-world examples from educational settings.

4

Review key terms from Units 1-5 weekly to build a strong foundation in organizational theory.

5

Focus on understanding the application of stress management techniques (Units 13) in high-pressure educational environments.

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