PSY 4680, Industrial Organizational Psychology 1

Course Description

Provides an analytical understanding of industrial/organization (I/O) psychology, one of the major applied areas of psychology. Examines the diverse field that addresses the human side of organizations.

Prerequisites

PSY 1010: General Psychology or equivalent

Course Textbook

Spector, P. E. (2008). Industrial and organizational behavior (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ:

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Define I/O psychology, describe the difference between industrial and organizational psychology, and explain the major activities of I/O psychologists in research and practice settings.

2. Describe and explain variations in research methods in I/O psychology to include research components, why research is important, and how it relates to practice.

3. Describe and explain the purpose and components of a job assessment to include work performance expectations, job analysis and evaluation, and the reliability of performance measures.

4. Analyze the components of a performance appraisal and describe and explain how and why employers and employees benefit from this process, including various processes used to gain information.

5. Compare and contrast the various assessment methods used by employers for job selection and placement and provide examples of psychological tests used in the assessment environment.

6. Discuss recent literature in the field of I/O psychological as related to trends in job analysis, organizational recruitment and retention, and the legal and ethical considerations used to recruit and select employees.

7. Explain the factors involved in workforce training and development, and the role of I/O psychologists in guiding the organization to make appropriate decisions regarding these activities for career planning and development.

8. Provide a comprehensive evaluation of the organizations environment, discern the relationships between the internal and external environments, and provide a detailed evaluation of organizations as entities for stakeholders, utilizing this theoretical approach to promote organizational effectiveness and productivity, employee motivation, positive job attitudes, and to prevent counterproductive behavior.

9. Describe the causes of accidents, discuss strategies to promote safety in the workplace, and explain how physical work conditions and schedules can affect employee health and safety.

10. Compare and contrast work groups and work teams, differentiate between the two, and describe and explain the group and team concepts of roles, norms, cohesiveness, process loss, team commitment, and team mental models.

11. Compare and contrast the approaches and theories of leadership and power and differentiate between the two in organizations to include theoretical models and organizational application variations.

12. Summarize the research related to organizational development and organizational theory and indicate how this information can be helpful to promote quality organizational life and productivity.

PSY 4680, Industrial Organizational Psychology Course Syllabus

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Credits

Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit.

Course Structure

1. Summary of Course Unit: summarizes key issues in the assigned chapters and is supplemented with additional

readings or Internet sources to provide broader subject matter application and professional relevance. 2. Unit Learning Objectives: details are available in each course unit. 3. Key Terms: are provided to direct your attention to important subject content within the Course Unit. 4. Textbook and Supplemental Reading Assignments: include approximately 1-4 textbook chapters in each

Course Unit. Assigned readings are not limited to textbook chapters but should include supplemental books, professional journals, and/or Internet sites.

5. Unit Assessments: Students are required to take unit assessments at the completion of each unit. 6. Research Paper: information and specifications for the Research Paper is provided below. Your Research

Paper Outline is due by the end of Unit IV, and the completed Research Paper is due in Unit VIII. 7. Ask the Professor: This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or

course content related questions. 8. Student Break Room: This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates.

Research Paper

In choosing a topic for your research paper, you may use any subject from the index, from the table of contents, any topic discussed in the book, or some other connection that you see. Some examples of suitable topics include the history of IO, research design, job analysis, factors affecting job performance, selecting employees, training methods including electronic / internet training, motivation, alienation, job satisfaction, organizational citizenship, occupational stress, work teams, decision making, decision making in critical situations, decisions and standard operating procedures, leadership and more! If you have any questions, I am often open to original topics, feel free to contact your professor. After selecting a topic from this course, then locate and summarize two studies related to the topic. Develop a 1000-1500 word research paper (about 5 pages plus reference and title page) for this course. Your paper must incorporate 2-3 reputable research sources, such as peer-reviewed professional journal articles or other professional resources related to your topic, and no resources may be older than seven (7) years old. NO WIKIPEDIA or anonymous articles or websites allowed. An outline of your paper must be submitted prior to the completion of Unit IV. Please make sure your outline has been approved by your professor before beginning your paper. NOTE #1: You will work on developing your research paper starting with Unit I and throughout this course. Your paper is due no later than by the close of Unit VIII, but it can be submitted at any time AFTER you submit an outline of your paper and it is approved by the professor. NOTE #2: If you do not submit the research paper outline concurrent with the applicable unit (In this case Unit IV); in time to allow instructor feedback BEFORE submitting the research paper, you will miss important professor feedback in the development of your research paper. Submit the Course Research Paper typed in MS Word using the APA style format, double-spaced with 1-inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). The project must be submitted in 12pt Times New Roman, and with proper APA headings. Submit your research paper assignment by uploading it through Blackboard, located through the “View/Complete” link in Unit VIII. Do not e-mail your final research paper assignment directly to your professor. By using Blackboard, your university record will automatically be updated to indicate you have submitted your assignment; and the assignment will be provided to your professor for grading.

APA Guidelines CSU requires that students use the APA style for papers and projects. Therefore, the APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed. A document titled “APA Guidelines Summary” is available for you to download from the APA Guide Link, found in the Learning Resources area of the myCSU Student Portal. It may

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also be accessed from the Student Resources link on the Course Menu. This document provides links to several internet sites that provide comprehensive information on APA formatting, including examples and sample papers.

CSU Grading Rubric for Papers/Projects The course papers will be graded based on the CSU Grading Rubric for all types of papers. In addition, all papers will be submitted for electronic evaluation to rule out plagiarism. Course projects will contain project specific grading criteria defined in the project directions. To view the rubric, click the Academic Policies link on the Course Menu, or by accessing the CSU Grading Rubric link, found in the Learning Resources area of the myCSU Student Portal.

Communication Forums

These are non-graded discussion forums that allow you to communicate with your professor and other students. Participation in these discussion forums is encouraged, but not required. You can access these forums with the buttons in the Course Menu. Instructions for subscribing/unsubscribing to these forums are provided below. Once you have completed Unit VIII, you MUST unsubscribe from the forum; otherwise, you will continue to receive email updates from the forum. You will not be able to unsubscribe after your course end date. Click here for instructions on how to subscribe/unsubscribe and post to the Communication Forums. Ask the Professor This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content questions. Questions may focus on Blackboard locations of online course components, textbook or course content elaboration, additional guidance on assessment requirements, or general advice from other students. Questions that are specific in nature, such as inquiries regarding assessment/assignment grades or personal accommodation requests, are NOT to be posted on this forum. If you have questions, comments, or concerns of a non-public nature, please feel free to email your professor. Responses to your post will be addressed or emailed by the professor within 48 hours. Before posting, please ensure that you have read all relevant course documentation, including the syllabus, assessment/assignment instructions, faculty feedback, and other important information. Student Break Room This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates. Communication on this forum should always maintain a standard of appropriateness and respect for your fellow classmates. This forum should NOT be used to share assessment answers.

Grading

Unit Assessments (8 @10% each) = 80% Research Paper Outline = 5% Research Paper = 15% Total = 100%

Course Schedule/Checklist (PLEASE PRINT)

The following pages contain a printable Course Schedule to assist you through this course. By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted.

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PSY 4680, Industrial Organizational Psychology Course Schedule

By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted. Please keep this schedule for reference as you progress through your course.

Unit I Introduction

Review: Unit Study Guide

Read: Chapter 1: Introduction

Submit: Assessment

Notes/Goals:

Unit II Organizational Development and Theory and Research Methods in I/O Psychology

Review: Unit Study Guide

Read: Chapter 2: Research Methods in I/O Psychology Chapter 14: Organizational Development and Theory

Submit: Assessment

Notes/Goals:

Unit III Job Analysis and Performance Appraisal

Review: Unit Study Guide

Read: Chapter 3: Job Analysis Chapter 4: Performance Appraisal

Submit: Assessment

Notes/Goals:

Unit IV Assessment Methods for Selection and Placement of Employees

Review: Unit Study Guide

Read: Chapter 5: Assessment Methods for Selection and Placement Chapter 6: Selecting Employees

Submit: Research Paper Outline prior to completing Unit Assessment Assessment

Notes/Goals:

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PSY 4680, Industrial Organizational Psychology Course Schedule

Unit V Training and Theories on Employee Motivation

Review: Unit Study Guide

Read: Chapter 7: Training Chapter 8: Theories of Employee Motivation

Submit: Assessment

Notes/Goals:

Unit VI Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior

Review: Unit Study Guide

Read: Chapter 10: Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior Chapter 12: Work Groups and Work Teams

Submit: Assessment

Notes/Goals:

Unit VII Job Attitudes and Emotions; Occupational Health Psychology

Review: Unit Study Guide

Read: Chapter 9: Feelings About Work: Job Attitudes and Emotions Chapter 11: Occupational Health Psychology

Submit: Assessment

Notes/Goals:

Unit VIII Leadership and Power

Review: Unit Study Guide

Read: Chapter 13: Leadership and Power in Organizations

Submit: Assessment Research Paper

Notes/Goals: