| CODE | CLS1108 | ||||||
| TITLE | Occupational Psychology | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Centre for Labour Studies | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The unit introduces the topic of occupational psychology to beginners. It explores several salient aspects of the application of psychology to work, starting with an examination of self and personality. The notion of intelligence is highlighted as a major component of personality. The complex issue of stress at work is subsequently discussed. Students learn the importance of perception and work attitudes, such as job satisfaction and commitment. The links between motivation and performance are also explored. Finally, the unit introduces students to the notion of groups at work. Study-unit Aims Occupational psychology is concerned with the performance of individuals at work. While workers are the most important asset of most organisations, their full potential is often not utilised. The unit introduces students to several important areas in the field of occupational psychology, aiming to familiarise students with some of the major theories and research in the study of individuals at work. The unit applies occupational psychology principles for the improvement of job satisfaction and organisational performance. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - define the major aspects of occupational psychology - distinguish among the various dimensions of personality - interpret the ways in which groups function and interact within workplaces - distinguish particular biases arising from human perception - identify major work attitudes and link them to motivation and performance 2. Skills (including transferable [generic] skills): By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - appraise the complex relation between the individual and the workplace - individuate sources of stress and suggest appropriate stress management techniques - summarise the main differences among various learning techniques and choose among them according to the needs of specific work situations Main Text/s and any supplementary readings Required readings: - Silvester, J., Patterson, F. (Author), Robertson, I., Cooper, C., Burnes, B., Arnold, .J. (2004). Work Psychology – Understanding Human Behaviour in the Workplace. UK: Financal Times Management. Supplementary readings: - McKenna, E. (2006). Business Psychology and Organisational Behaviour – A Student’s Handbook. UK: Psychology Press. - Furnham, A. (2005). The Psychology of Behaviour at Work – The Individual in the Organisation. UK: Psychology Press. - Seta, C. E., Paulus, P. B. & Baron, R. A. (2000). Effective Human Relations: A guide to people at work. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Christine Scerri |
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