AOS229-B Managerial and Organisational Psychology
Credits (ECTS):7.5
Course responsible:Bryndis Dogg Steindorsdottir
Campus / Online:Online
Teaching language:Norsk
Course frequency:Annually
Nominal workload:187.5 hours
Teaching and exam period:This course starts in autumn parallel. This course has teaching/evaluation in autumn parallel. 8-week teaching period.
About this course
This course will comprise theories and methods in organisational and leadership psychology and how they can be used to understand and improve organizations and their employees. Themes covered are motivation and rewards, learning and transfer of experience in organisations, problem solving and decision processes, personality and leadership, attitudes and organisational culture, work environments, social networks and groups and teams.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student will have the following learning outcomes, divided into knowledge, skills, and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
- has knowledge of the most important theories within organisational psychology
- has knowledge about how empirical research is used to test and support theories in psychology
- has insights into how psychological theories may be applied to improve productivity and well-being in organisations.
Skills
The student
- is able to analyze and evaluate key assumptions related to different psychological theories and approaches.
- is able to develop strategies based on psychological theories and principles to manage challenges in organisations
- can develop measures to improve motivation, learning, work environment and decision making processes
General competences
The student
- can apply knowledge and skills in organisational psychology to understand and manage complex problems related to the psychological aspects of working life
- can communicate with different actors in organisation to promote well-functioning workplaces
- can contribute to the development of measures that promote productivity and a positive work environment
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