PSYC 3200 Industrial Organizational Psychology

Industrial Organizational (I/O) Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior in organizations and the workplace. The student will explore individual, group, and organizational behavior, and apply this knowledge to solve problems and improve performance in organizations and businesses. (3 lect.)

Credits

3 credits

Transfer Status

Transferable to UW.

Major Topics

• History and Background of 1/0 Psychology
• Research Methods
• Work Analysis and Performance Criteria
• Psychological Assessments
• Personnel Decision-Making
• Learning, Teaching, and Training
• Performance Management
• Organizational Theory and Change
• Cross-Cultural, Global, and Equity Contexts
• Social Psychology and Teamwork
• Roles, Attitudes, and Behavior
• Motivation
• Leadership

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Describe major fields and history of 1/0 psychology.

2. Investigate empirical research methodology and its application to organizations and the workplace.

3. Evaluate different criteria for decision-making including work analytics, personnel, and marketing decisions.

4. Explain psychological assessment and its application to organizations.

5. Conduct interviews and administer tests.

6. Apply educational psychology principles and theories of learning to develop organizational training.

7. Demonstrate performance management concept and methods.

8. Appraise organizational theory, change, and ethics.

9. Integrate cross-cultural, global, and equity perspectives into organizational theories and practices.

10. Recommend best practices in team-building, leadership, and human resource management based on psychological concepts.