| Detailed information |
| Pre-requisites |
(*)keine
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| Original study plan |
Bachelor's programme Sociology 2020W |
| Objectives |
- To understand the role of psychology in the context of daily work routine and economics
- To provide an overview on current topics of Work and Economic Psychology
- To enable transfer of learning by encouraging discussion and active participation
- To support the understanding of statistical and methodological issues in scientific articles
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| Subject |
Most generally, work psychology focuses on behaviors, attitudes and emotions of people in a work related context. This seminar is intended for proactive students who are interested in understanding psychologically and economically integrated concepts in different contexts. It will cover several specific topics of research such as:
- Personnel selection process & personnel development
- Individual and cross-cultural differences at work
- Work performance measurement
- Money and happiness
- Stress and worker well-being
- Leadership, teams and conflicts
- Safety, violence and health in the workplace
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| Criteria for evaluation |
- Active in-class participation (discussions, quizzes, feedback)
- Presentation in class
- Preparation of literature for each session
- Written essay
Full course attendance is required!
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Landy, F.J. & Conte, J.M. (2008). Work in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology (2nd Ed.). Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishers AND additional articles (primary literature)
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
This seminar will be held in English, thus, all assignments and presentations need to be submitted in English. International students are very welcome!
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| Corresponding lecture |
(*)505WIPSAPSS14: SE Arbeitspsychologie (4 ECTS)
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