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INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
PSY337 INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce the concepts of industry and organization to the students of psychology department for 1 semester, to identify the problems in the existing real sector and solutions, and to compare the psychology practices in this field.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as "Industry and organization concepts, job analysis, personnel selection, job adaptation, job training, performance measurement, reporting, dismissal and downsizing, business expansion, growth and change, motivation and leadership".

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the dynamics of industrial and organizational psychology. (Bloom’s 2)
Interpret internal dynamics and scientific methods.(Bloom’s 2)
Develop ways to increase company success and individual business success. (Bloom’s 3)
Develop ways to solve internal crises. (Bloom’s 3)
Compare the assessment and evaluation methods to be used. (Bloom’s 4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - DEFINITIONS OF INDUSTRY AND ORGANIZATION Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2 GLOBAL EXTENT JOB ANALYSIS 1 Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3 GLOBAL EXTENT JOB ANALYSIS 2 Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4 GLOBAL EXTENT DETERMINING THE RELEVANT FIELD Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5 GLOBAL EXTENT DETERMINING THE RELEVANT PERSONNEL TYPOLOGY Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6 GLOBAL EXTENT PERSONNEL SELECTION Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7 GLOBAL EXTENT JOB TRAINING Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 GLOBAL EXTENT JOB TRAINING Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10 GLOBAL EXTENT PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11 GLOBAL EXTENT PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12 GLOBAL EXTENT DEVELOPMENT OF JOB AND DISMISSAL Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13 GLOBAL EXTENT GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL MOTIVATION Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14 GLOBAL EXTENT LEADERSHIP Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15 GLOBAL EXTENT GLOBAL EXTENT Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

1. RİGGİO R.E., (2016). Endustri ve Orgut Psikoljisine Giris. Istanbul Nobel Akademik Publications, 6th Edition.
2. TUTAR, H., (2014). Endustri ve Orgut Psikoljisinde Yeni Yaklasimlar, Detay Publications.
3. ANDERSON, N. ve ark., (2001). Endustri, Is ve Orgut Psikolojisi El Kitabi, Litertur Publications.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 25 25
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 20 20
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0