PSY 4510 - Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Examines current issues in industrial-organizational psychology, specifically the relationship between people and the world of work. Topics include the history and methodology of industrial-organizational psychology, employment process, job analysis, testing and selection, performance appraisals, training, work motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, organizational development, and job stress. Successful students will gain a working knowledge of classic and cutting-edge topics in this field. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends related industrial-organizational psychology. 2. Identify social and ethical challenges, including possible resolutions related to industrial-organizational psychology. 3. Describe how industrial-organizational psychology affects the workplace via employee recruitment, hiring, and retention. Prerequisites: PSY 1010 or PSY 1010A (Grade C or higher); AND PSY 2000 or BIOL 3110 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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