Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Business Psychology
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish,
Introduction
The subject of Business Psychology seeks to contribute to bioengineering by covering those contents that deal with psychology as a support in the field of health. Firstly, with the aim of offering global and quality care, it is necessary to always bear in mind that the user not only has a disease but is also a person in need. If the patient is not sufficiently well-known, their treatment cannot be achieved both clinically and humanely. In addition, to further the integration of students in the current work context and their multidisciplinary work teams, it is important to know the key concepts of Psychology in organisations. These are concerned with human resource management and the main dynamics of work behaviour within companies, in order to understand their role and development.
Objectives
Among the objectives of this subject, students will be able to:
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To use psychology terminology appropriately.
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To know the psychosocial responses of people to different health situations and respond appropriately to psychological needs.
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To understand the role of Psychology in organisations and companies, analysing people management from the HR perspective.
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To apply professional psychological knowledge and techniques to help improve their relationship with the disciplinary team with they you work.
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To work holistically, tolerantly, without judgment, carefully and sensitively.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CN03 - Categorise the functions and bodies in the field of the company, and other institutions and organisations according to their legal framework and current regulations.
- CP01 - Interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) and issue judgements that include a reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific and ethical nature.
- HB06 - Analyse a company’s organisation and apply labour standards and the relationships between planning, industrial and commercial strategies, quality and profit.
Learning outcomes of the subject
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Name the fundamentals of business and innovative activity, as well as their basic and specific terminology.
• Identify what a company is, the different types, how it is structured and organized, the problems it faces, and the criteria and resources for its management and operational optimization.
• Recognize the social, economic, legal, financial, technological, and competitive environment in which companies operate and the role they play.
• Describe the key aspects of technology surveillance, strategy definition, knowledge management, and innovation in business.
• Integrate competencies such as observation, analysis, opportunity detection, problem-solving, change management, leadership, and communication.
• Provide basic knowledge of the safety management system according to the current law and Royal Decrees (RD) in the area of occupational risk prevention and health.
• Associate the psychological and emotional state resulting from a user’s pathology requiring the developed technology.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
The methodology used in this subject will be active and focused on the student (body), who is the protagonist in their learning process and skills development. This methodology is based on continuous work that requires the preparation and use of the different theoretical and practical sessions. The course combines master classes, practical teaching (case studies, group dynamics, seminars, analysis of audiovisual resources) and tutorials, both collective and personalised. Both individual and group work are required of the students.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
Assessment of the subject is based on:
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Troubleshooting (30%)
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Partial exam (30%)
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Final exam (40%)
It is essential to pass the final exam before calculating the average in order to pass the subject.
It will be necessary to obtain a minimum mark of 5.0 in the final exam of the subject to be able to average it with the rest of the marks.
The completion of the practical activities is understood as continuous assessment, and therefore NO submission by the established dates will result in no marks.
Arriving more than 10 minutes late for the start of class or after the break and unexcused absences will count as non-attendance on that day.
Important considerations:
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Plagiarism, copying or any other action that may be considered cheating will result in a zero in that assessment. Moreover, plagiarism during exams will mean the immediate failure of the whole subject.
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In the second-sitting exams, the maximum mark students will be able to obtain is "Excellent" (a mark with honours distinction will not be possible).
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Changes in the calendar, exam dates or the assessment system will not be accepted.
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Exchange students (Erasmus and others) or students resitting will be subject to the same conditions as the rest of the students.
Bibliography and resources
Alcover, C.M., Moriano, J.M., & Topa, G. (2016). Psicología del trabajo. Conceptos clave y temas emergentes. Ed. Sanz y Torres
Cibanal Juan, L., Arce Sánchez, M.C., & Carballal Balsa, M.C. (2014). Técnicas de comunicación y relación de ayuda en ciencias de la salud. Ed: Elsevier
Tabibnia, G., & Radecki, D. (2018). Resilience training that can change the brain. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 70(1), 59–88.
Torrente, P., Salanova, M., Llorens, S., & Schaufeli, W.B. (2012). Teams make it work: how team work engagement mediates between social resources and performance in teams. Psicothema, 24(1), 106-12.