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Core Module Information
Module title: Work Psychology
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: PSY09101
Module leader: Ethan Shapiro
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Psychology
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module will focus on individuals and groups in relation to their work. It will look at the contribution psychology can make to achieving ‘best fit' between people and their jobs, thereby to enhance productivity, satisfaction and well-being at work. Four main areas are explored in depth: selection and assessment at work; stress; work motivation: Theories, applications and implications for people and work, including aspects of team working and leadership.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply psychological theory to the workplace and explore the challenges in applying research evidence to support work psychology solutions.

LO2: Compare and contrast approaches to personnel selection and evaluate the effectiveness of psychological assessment tools in a selection context.

LO3: Critically reflect on theories of stress at work and associated workplace interventions.

LO4: Compare and contrast theories of work motivation and discuss their implications for the individual and the work organisation.

LO5: Critically compare approaches to leadership and their impact within the workplace.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Ethan Shapiro
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 Lectures will cover a range of topics of Work Psychology such as Selection and Assessment, Motivation, and Well-Being.
Face To Face Tutorial 11 Tutorials will draw from case studies and journal articles where you will have group discussions with your peers.
Online Guided independent study 167 You will be required to do independent reading on topics covered throughout the module. There will be certain required reading that you will have to do, but you will also need to source appropriate journal articles and case studies to read each week.
Independent Learning Guided independent study 167 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours367
Expected Total Study Hours for Module367


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 70 1~2 8 , WORDS= 2000 words You will be given a business case study to examine that focuses on selection and assessment.
Class Test 30 1~2~3~4~5 13 HOURS= 50 minutes Multiple-choice class test that will draw on lectures, tutorials, and required readings. The test will assess your knowledge of the key concepts explored throughout the module.
Component 1 subtotal: 70
Component 2 subtotal: 30
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
PSY09101 Work Psychology
 

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