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Sep 16, 2024
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PSYC 324 Psychology of Organizations5 credits
This course focuses on organizational and institutional behavior. Students will apply psychological theories and principles to understand how interactions among individuals, groups, and the broader social context impact organizations. By examining topics such as motivation, leadership, intergroup dynamics, work-related stress, and organizational culture, this course will prepare students to be successful members and leaders in organizations.
This course meets the Social Science general education distribution requirement.
Prerequisites: Admission to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Examine the importance of understanding organizational behavior in the workplace
- Analyze the impact of social diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace
- Compare work attitudes and attitudes measurement
- Analyze the impact organizational culture has on individuals and organizations
- Evaluate the possible effects of work stress on individuals and organizations and apply stress management strategies
- Evaluate theories of motivation and strategies to improve motivation in the workplace
- Evaluate and discuss theories of leadership and management
- Analyze group dynamics and appraise strategies to manage groups and teams
- Develop, organize, and present a research project
College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Cultural Humility, the ability to practice lifelong learning and critical self-reflection in order to understand one’s own cultural identity and its impact on being open to and supporting the cultures of others.
Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50
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