RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS IN ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
| Title | ΈΡΕΥΝΑ ΚΑΙ ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΕΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΟΡΓΑΝΩΣΙΑΚΗ ΨΥΧΟΛΟΓΙΑ / RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS IN ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY |
| Code | ΨΥ-681 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Psychology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600013536 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos PSychologías (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2026 – 2027 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600313232
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Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600313232
- eLearning (Moodle):
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Students should have basic knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of the course, students:
- Will understand the contribution of Psychology in understanding the personnel selection process in organizations;
- Will be in a position to apply basic methods of personnel recruitment, selection and appraisal in organizations;
- Will understand recent challenges with regard to studying attitudes and behaviors in organizations;
- Will be trained in advance methodologies that may address these challenges;
- Will understand the impact of new technologies on organizational behavior.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Design and manage projects
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Organizational Psychology is the field of Applied Psychology that utilizes scientific methodology to better understand individuals' behavior in organizational/work settings. The main aim of this course is the study of new research trends in understanding organizational behavior, as well as the familiarization with ways in which organizational psychology is applied in organizational practice. This course consists of lectures and workshops.
During the lectures the following topics are covered:
1) The role of organizational psychologists in the personnel selection process;
2) Job analysis as a tool for personnel recruitment and selection;
3) Methods in personnel selection;
4) The selection interview;
5) Performance appraisal;
6) New research trends in the study of attitudes and emotions in organizations;
7) Spillover and crossover of attitudes and behaviors;
8) Psychological and Social capital at work;
9) New technologies and work behavior;
10)Within-person variations in the study of organizational attitudes and behaviors and related methodological challenges.
During the practicum, students will participate in exercises aiming at implementing theory in practice. Also, students will work in groups to put together a mini-scale, research proposal on a relevant topic in organizational psychology.
Keywords
Attitudes and Emotions in Organizations, Evaluation, Methodological Challenges, New Technologies, Personnel Recruitment and Selection.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Interactive excersises
- Book
- References to relevant work
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Email
Elearning
Powerpoint
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | 3 | |||
| Laboratory Work | 13 | 0.5 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 15 | 0.6 | |||
| Written assigments | 22 | 0.8 | |||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 130 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Course Evaluation:
- Written exam at the end of the semester (60% of final grade). Written exams will consist of 10 TRUE or FALSE questions and two or three open questions
- Research proposal(40% of final grade). This research proposal will be up to 3000 words (excl. References). Students will work in groups.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Βακόλα, Μ., & Νικολάου, Ι. (2011). Οργανωσιακή ψυχολογία και συμπεριφορά. Αθήνα: Rosili.
Greenberg, J., & Baron, R.A. (2010). Οργανωσιακή ψυχολογία και συμπεριφορά. Αθήνα: Gutenberg.
Robins, S.P., & Judge, T.A. (2010). Οργανωσιακή συμπεριφορά. Αθήνα: Εκδόσεις Κριτική.
Additional bibliography for study
Jex, S.M., & Britt, T.W. (2008). Organizational psychology: A scientist-practitioner approach (2nd ed.). New Jersey: Wiley.
Landy, F.J., & Conte, J.M. (2010). Work in the 21st century: An introduction to industrial and organizational psychology (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Wiley.
Last Update
10-12-2019
