Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Organisational Psychology
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
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Introduction
During the development of the subject, students will learn to describe, explain and predict the psychosocial phenomena that occur in work and organisational contexts, as well as trying to solve possible problems by improving the quality of life of people and groups at work and in the workplace. the organisations. Therefore, this subject is an effort to apply psychosocial knowledge to understand human behaviour and experience at work and in organisations.
This subject constitutes an instrument of preparation for the analysis of the human experience of people and groups in relation to work from a psychosocial perspective, which, emphasising practical application, does not forget to enhance theoretical knowledge to better understand the nature of work. and from organisations. In this way, an attempt is made to emphasise both the scientific dimension of this discipline and its professional aspect. Therefore, the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to research and professional practice is intended, emphasising the latter through practical activities and meetings with active professionals.
Pre-course requirements
It is recommended to have been enrolled in the subject of Social Psychology and Group Psychology.
Objectives
The aim of Organisational Psychology is that students may acquire and develop competencies related to the study of people's behaviour in organisations, acquiring an adequate understanding of organisational phenomena from an eminently psychosocial perspective. Likewise, the course aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and skills necessary to interpret, measure, explain and diagnose the main processes related to work activity.
Finally, and given that intervention is a fundamental dimension of Organisational Psychology, students are expected to develop their competences through cases, practical problems and meetings with professionals to familiarise themselves with possible fields of work. Therefore, the final objective will focus on the transfer of theoretical knowledge to levels of personal experience in psychosocial interventions at work and in organisations.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CE01 - The ability to carry out appropriate Psychology-specific actions to achieve set targets in a specific work environment.
- CE04 - Know the principles and procedures of psychological intervention.
- CE17 - The ability to analyse the psychological and social demands and needs of people, groups and organisations in different contexts.
- CG02 - The ability to make critical and well-founded judgements and assessments as part of the decision-making process.
- CG06 - Flexibility, respect and discretion in the use of data corresponding to people, groups and organisations.
- CG09 - The ability to integrate psychological knowledge and developments into professional practice.
- CT04 - The capacity to work in a team
- CT09 - The ability to communicate adequately, both orally and in writing
Learning outcomes of the subject
At the end of the course, students are expected to:
- Know the conceptual bases of the Psychology of work and organisations, as well as the challenges of the discipline
- Describe the main elements of the meaning of work, work motivation and performance in an organisational context.
- Distinguish history and symptoms of discomfort and well-being at work
- Identify the main elements of the organisational structure
- Diagnose the climate and culture, as well as their background, in an organisation
- Know elements, strategies and obstacles to promote change and development in organisations
- Recognise key organisational practices
- Transmit information and ideas through an appropriate style of communication
Syllabus
Teaching and learning activities
In person
The methodology used in this subject will be active and focused on the students, who will be the protagonist in their learning process and development of competences. This methodology combines master classes, practical teaching (group dynamics, case studies, analysis of readings and audiovisual resources), preparation of group work (project) and tutoring (both collective and personalised).
The subject requires both individual and autonomous work as well as group work. In addition to the continuous work that requires the preparation and use of the different theoretical and practical sessions, the student must carry out a project in groups of 5 people, with an empirical basis and on a topic negotiated with the teaching staff. For this, it will have tutorials with the teachers during the semester.
| TRAINING ACTIVITY |
| Lectures will be the setting in which students will learn and use the terminology and linguistic structures related to the sphere of study, for the purpose of practising and developing oral and written communication skills and becoming familiar with the literature and instruction materials provided to better integrate the curricular content. |
| Project-oriented learning is a method based on experiential and reflective learning in which the process of researching a particular subject matter proves very important, with the aim of resolving complex problems based on open solutions or addressing complicated issues that enable students to generate new knowledge and develop new skills. |
| Case studies are a learning technique in which the subject is given the description of a specific situation that poses a problem, which must be understood, assessed and resolved by a group of people through discussion. Case studies are generally resolved in groups to promote student participation and develop their critical thinking skills. They also prepare students to make decisions, teaching them how to back up their arguments and contrast them with the opinions of the other group members. |
| The guided reading of texts aims to develop the students’ critical thinking skills, which play a fundamental role in creating citizens who are both aware and responsible. |
| This is a scenario in which a lecturer, with a small group of students, answers any questions that may surface throughout the learning process. This helps the lecturer detect the elements that are less obvious to students and provide tools to address aspects that do not work correctly. This activity may be done individually or in group. This methodology should not be confused with personal student guidance, which is in addition to the curricular education. |
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The evaluation of the subject is carried out based on:
- Final exam (40%)
- Group work (30%)
- Individual and collective practical activities (20%)
- Attendance and participation (10%): minimum 50% attendance to qualify for this score.
Important considerations:
- It will be necessary to obtain a minimum grade of 5.0 in the final exam and in group work to be able to do average with the rest of the grades.
- The realisation of the practical activities is understood as continuous assessment, and therefore it’s NO delivery according to the established dates will imply the impossibility of having that part of the note.
- Plagiarism, copying or any other action that can be considered cheating will suppose a zero in that evaluation section. Doing it in the exams will suppose the immediate suspension of the subject.
- On second call, the "Honour Registration" qualification cannot be obtained, so the maximum qualification will be "Excellent".
Bibliography and resources
Bibliography
- Alcover de la Hera, C.M., Martínez Iñigo, D., Rodríguez Mazo, F. y Domínguez Bilbao, R. (2004). Introducción a la Psicología del Trabajo. McGraw Hill.
- Alcover, C.M., Moriano, J.A. y Topa, G. (2016). Psicología del Trabajo. Conceptos claves y temas emergentes. Sanz y Torres.
- Martínez-Tur, V., Ramos López, J. y Moliner Cantos, C. (2015). Psicología de las organizaciones. Síntesis.
- Osca, A., Palací, F.J., Moriano, J.A. y Lisbona, A. (2016). Nuevas perspectivas en Psicología de las Organizaciones. Sanz y Torres.
- Salanova, M. (2010). Psicología de la Salud Ocupacional. Síntesis.
Others resources
- American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/
- Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos de España: https://www.cop.es/index.php
- International Association of Applied Psychology (Division 1: Work and Organizational Psychology): https://iaapsy.org/divisions/division1/
- European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology: http://www.eawop.org/
- SIOP Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology: http://www.siop.org/
- Sociedad Española de Psicología Positiva: http://www.sepsicologiapositiva.es/
Evaluation period
- E1 15/01/2021 I3 12:00h
- E2 18/06/2021 I1 08:00h