PSY 116 - Organizational Psychology

1. Analyze the theory and application of motivational and leadership research in organizational psychology.
2. Discuss the application of various legal rulings on supervisory and employee behavior such as affirmative action, rights of those with disabilities and cultural diversity.
3. Develop individual strategies for handling work site dynamics and processes.
4. Define research methods used in organizational psychology and ethical principles of research.
5. Evaluate the criterion for standardized tests, psychological tests and performance appraisals in the work place.
6. Evaluate the value systems of organizations.

1. History of industrial/organizational psychology
2. Psychological research methods and ethical principles
3. Employee selection/retention principles and techniques
4. Psychological testing and performance appraisals
5. Leadership and decision making
6. Motivation, morale, job satisfaction and job involvement
7. Communication, perception, socialization, and group dynamics for all populations including minorities, women, elderly and physically and mentally challenged employees.
8. Working conditions to include stress, safety, violence, substance abuse, digital use rules and health in the workplace.
9. Organizational ethics and responsibilities
10. Cross-cultural organizations-globalization

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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