Module description
What is the module about?
This module aims to extend your knowledge of how theories and methods based within the discipline of psychology can be applied to aid understandings of work and organisations. On completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate an informed and critical understanding of:
- Core psychological theories relating to human experience, behaviour and well- being
- How work & organisational psychology has drawn on psychological theories to inform and address key organisational problems
- How empirical research forms a foundation of development of knowledge within work & organisational psychology
- How knowledge of psychology can be used to influence the well-being, attitudes, behaviour, and success of people within the workplace (including yourself)
Who should do this module?
This module is available to all Business School students in the second year and BSc Psychology students. You should do this module if you are interested in people and what makes them think, feel, and behave the way they do at work. You should also consider doing this module if you want to find out how to be more successful during your working life. The module builds on Organisational Behaviour in year 1 and fits with Human Resource Management in year 2.
The module assessments focus on students’ ability to describe, integrate and critically examine academic theory and research within a practical context; assessments are primarily essay based.
Assessment details
75% Examination
25% Tutorial Assessments
Educational aims & objectives
Teaching pattern
Weekly Lecture
Fortnightly Tutorial
Suggested reading list
Arnold, J., et al. (2016; 2010). Work Psychology: Understanding Human Behaviour in the Workplace. (6th or 7th Edition). Pearson, UK.