Key facts
UNE unit code: PSYC306
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
The advent of globalisation has brought with it great challenges and benefits for organisations and employees around the world. Employees are increasingly exposed to diverse work settings and communication, interpersonal or work boundaries and technological challenges are critical issues in today's workplace.
This unit introduces you to organisational psychology, the discipline concerned with the application of psychological principles, research methods and intervention strategies to practical problems encountered in workplace settings.
You will explore topics including organisational culture, power and influence, communication, conflict and negotiation, workplace emotions and stress, individual behaviour, team dynamics, motivation, leadership, and organisational change.
The unit provides opportunities for you to build knowledge with a broad scope, honing the skills needed to meet the challenges of varied organisational contexts.
Offerings
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent knowledge of the principles, concepts, and research methodologies in the field of organisational psychology;
- demonstrate an understanding of the major theoretical perspectives that have been applied to the study of organisational psychology;
- independently analyse and identify a specific workgroup issue/problem and develop an applicable intervention plan;
- apply critical thinking skills in evaluating organisational psychology literature; and
- discuss and evaluate issues in organisational psychology, with the ability to communicate this knowledge effectively with others.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Assessment 1 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Oral presentation No. Words: 1000 |
Assessment 2 | No | 5% | All offerings | Online quiz No. Words: 200 |
Assessment 3 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Written Assignment. It is mandatory to complete this assessment task No. Words: 2000 |
Assessment 4 | No | 5% | All offerings | Online quiz No. Words: 200 |
Final Examination | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Multiple choice and short answers |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Organisational Behaviour: Engaging People and Organisations
ISBN: 9780170465427
Griffin, R.W., Phillips, J.M., Gully, S.M., Creed, A., Gribble, L., & Watson, M., Cengage 2nd ed. 2024
Text refers to: All offerings
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
ISBN: 9781433832161
American Psychological Assocation, APA 7th ed. 2019
Text refers to: All offerings
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