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Core Module Information
Module title: Work Psychology (Hong Kong)
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: PSY09601
Module leader: Taulant Guma
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Psychology
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: Students must have previously studied at a SQCF level 7 or above.
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, safety and well-being at work.Four main areas are explored in depth: selection and assessment at work; stress; and work motivation (theories, applications and implications for people and work). The fourth area is team working and leadership which is explored across all areas of the module.
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.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: HONG KONG
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Taulant Guma
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 15 The lectures will cover the key topic areas that lead to the learning and teaching outcomes. Lectures are delivered online in the first 3 weeks of the Trimester.
Face To Face Tutorial 35 Group tutorials will be offered which will support you in understanding and connecting to the key learning outcomes. Tutorials are intended to support you in learning alongside other students and fostering a community learning approach.
Online Guided independent study 150 Each week reading materials and resources will be issued on Moodle (these will also be shared via the Module leganto list at the beginning of the module should you wish more time to engage with the materials). You are expected to read and reflect on the essential reading material which can be discussed during the tutorial sessions. Resources to help you to read and take productive study notes created by the University's Academic Skills team can be accessed on the module moodle page.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 70 1~2 Week 8 , WORDS= 2000 words You will write a professional report for an organisation recommending a selection process for their staff. You will need to provide evidence to support your recommendations. Completing this report will demonstrate to future employers your ability to research and present information in a format suitable for an employer or consultancy.
Class Test 30 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 50 minutes This Multiple Choice Question Class test date is set in Hong Kong. You will attend at a centrally organised venue, but take the class test via Moodle.
Component 1 subtotal: 70
Component 2 subtotal: 30
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Work Psychology PSY09700/PSY09601/PSY09608
 

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