512-322 Industrial/Organisational Psychology 3

512-220 (or equivalent)

This subject provides students with a foundation in the theories, principles, methods and techniques of industrial/organisational psychology. The theme is human performance in the workplace. Topics will be selected from motivation, selection, performance evaluation, human-computer interaction, job satisfaction, training, human abilities and skill acquisition, learning and instruction. Laboratory exercises develop and extend these areas through practical exercises and simulations. A laboratory workbook has been designed to accompany the laboratory exercises.

On completion of this subject, students should be able to: develop analytic skills related to real problems in industry develop communication and written skills through their assignment report develop communication and interpersonal skills through laboratory exercises.

An examination of no more than two hours (60%) and written work of no more than 3000 words (40%).

Each piece of assessment must be completed (hurdle requirement).

Attendance at 80% or more of the laboratory classes is a hurdle requirement. In case of failure to meet the hurdle requirement, additional work will be required before a passing grade can be awarded.