| CODE | CLS3106 | ||||||
| TITLE | Personality at Work | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Centre for Labour Studies | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This unit examines the notion of personality and discusses the interactions of personality and places of work. In order to acquire greater depth into personality theory, various approaches in the study of personality are discussed. A special focus is placed on trait theories, which are particularly useful in understanding the role of personality in organisations. Students are given an overview of the basic skills needed when measuring personality in organisational settings. The links between personality and counter-productive workplace behaviour are explored. Finally, the unit delves into some major emerging trends and needs in personality research. Study-unit Aims The human personality inevitably affects behaviour at work and, consequently, organisational effectiveness. This unit examines the application of different concepts and dimensions of personality to work settings. It includes strategies for measuring personalty at work. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - trace the origins and justify the relevance of the study of personality - evaluate the impact of different personalities on work productivity - explain the various theoretical schools investigating personality - distinguish the salient components of scientific testing - identify the trait components of counter productive behaviour at work 2. Skills (including transferable [generic] skills): By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - assess the utility of trait theories in categorising and understanding personality dimensions at work - choose among different tools to measure personality at work - administer and interpret some basic personality tests to capture particular traits at work Main Text/s and any supplementary readings Required Readings: - Barrick, M. R. & Ryan, A. M. (2003). Personality and work. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons. - James, L. R. & Mazerolle, M. D. (2002). Personality in work organizations. California: Sage Publications Supplementary readings: - Burger, J. M. (2000). Personality. California: Wadsworth - Gregory, R.J. (2000). Psychological testing: History, principles, and applications. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. - Howard, P., J. & Howard, J. M. (2001). The owner’s manual for personality at work. Canada: Bard Press - Hood, A. B. & Johnson, R. W. (1997). Assessment in Counseling. USA,Virginia: American Counseling Association |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Luke Anthony Fiorini Christine Garzia |
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