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PAD122Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Industrial And Organizational Psychology

This course, PAD 122: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, is a three (3) credit unit compulsory course for students studying Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Public Administration and other related discipline. The field of study examines how people act in the workplace. Industrial psychologists analyse and assess a business's working environment and procedures in order to boost efficiency and output. Students with the knowledge of industrial-organizational psychology can enjoy careers in a wide range of industries.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Industrial PsychologyOrganizational PsychologyRecruitmentPerformance AppraisalTeamwork

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

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

Industrial Psychology

2

Organizational Psychology

3

Recruitment

4

Selection

5

Training

6

Performance Appraisal

7

Organizational Change

8

Ergonomics

9

Work Attitudes

10

Conflict Management

11

Negotiation

12

Career Development

13

Teamwork

Total Topics13 topics

Ready to Start

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

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Human Resources Manager

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Organizational Development Consultant

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Training and Development Specialist

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Industrial Relations Officer

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Management Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentManufacturingConsultingEducationHealthcare

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE 1

4h

Unit 1: Introduction to Industrial and Organisational Psychology

4 study hours
  • •Explain meaning of Psychology
  • •Distinguish between Industrial Psychology and Organisational Psychology
  • •Discuss the basic goals of Industrial/Organisational Psychology
Week
2

MODULE 1

4h

Unit 2: Basic Issues in I/O Psychology

4 study hours
  • •Identify the Basic Issues in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • •List and explain other sub-fields of psychology
Week
3

MODULE 1

4h

Unit 3: Recruitment in Workplace

4 study hours
  • •Define Recruitment and Explain it components
  • •Itemize the source of recruitment
Week
4

MODULE 1

4h

Unit 4: Employee Selection in Workplace

4 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of selection
  • •Outline the Stages in Selection
  • •Define the concept of Placement
Week
5

MODULE 1

4h

Unit 5: Employees Training in Workplace

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the concept of employee's training
  • •Explain the concept of learning
Week
6

MODULE 2

4h

Unit 1: Learning theories and Memory

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the different learning theories
  • •Explain the concept of Memory
Week
7

MODULE 2

4h

Unit 2: Performance Appraisal

4 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of performance appraisal
  • •Give Reasons for performance appraisal
  • •Mode of Appraisal
  • •Performance appraisal methods
  • •Appraisal pitfalls and how to avoid them
Week
8

MODULE 2

4h

Unit 3: Performance Appraisal Methods

4 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of performance appraisal
  • •Give Reasons for performance appraisal
  • •Mode of Appraisal
  • •Performance appraisal methods
  • •Appraisal pitfalls and how to avoid them
Week
9

MODULE 2

4h

Unit 4: Organizational Change and Development

4 study hours
  • •Define the concept of organisational change and development
  • •Differentiate between organisational change and development
  • •Explain the various types of Change
Week
10

MODULE 2

4h

Unit 5: Sources of Organizational Change

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the sources of organisational change and Development
  • •Explain the techniques of organisational change
Week
11

MODULE 3

4h

Unit 1: Work and Attitude

4 study hours
  • •To define the meaning of work and attitude
  • •Give reasons why people work
Week
12

MODULE 3

4h

Unit 2: Components of Attitude

4 study hours
  • •State the components of attitude, attitudinal change
  • •The effect of positive attitude on performance and job satisfaction
  • •Attitudes and Ergonomic
Week
13

MODULE 3

4h

Unit 3: Ergonomics

4 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of ergonomics
  • •Discuss designing work for people
  • •Identified types and characteristics of technology

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create concept maps linking Module 1 units on foundational concepts.

2

Practice applying appraisal methods from Module 2 to case studies.

3

Review key change management models from Module 2.

4

Focus on conflict resolution strategies from Module 3.

5

Summarize career development theories from Module 4.

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