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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Applied Psychology and Work
Module Code NS339
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Yseult Freeney
Semester 2: Yseult Freeney
Autumn: Yseult Freeney
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The purpose of this module is to explore the application of psychological theories to organisational issues and to analyse the challenges and problems faced by employees in contemporary work settings. The module focuses on the principle activities of psychologists within organisational settings. Students will learn how to analyse behaviours and processes within organisations at a number of levels and will develop skills in the application of psychological theories to maximise effective practices, solve problems and improve organisational functioning.

Learning Outcomes
1. Identify changes in working practices and analyse the impact of the changes on employees and organisations
2. Apply psychological theories to explain organisational and individual phenomenon within workplaces
3. Using psychological theoretical frameworks, prescribe initiatives and solutions for a wide range of organisational issues and challenges



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture2211
Seminars22
Group work2626
Independent learning7575
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Individual Level Strand.
Careers and Intergenerational DifferencesContemporary Work Practices, Intensification and StressPerformance, Drive and Appraisal.

Social Level Strand.
Communication, Employee Voice and ConflictRelational and Social Mechanisms at WorkPsychological aspects to unemployment and reemployment.

Application and Intervention.
Training and DevelopmentCoaching and Talent ManagementJob Design.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment40% Examination Weight60%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Group assignmentDetailed proposal for an organisational intervention based on a fictional case40%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • John Arnold, Ray Randall, Fiona Patterson (Contributor), Joanne Silvester (Contributor), Ivan Robertson (Contributor): 0, Work Psychology, 9780273711216
  • David A. Buchanan, Andrzej A. Huczynski,: 0, Organizational Behaviour, 0273728598
  • Landy, F. J., & Conte, J. M.: 2004, Work in the 21st century. An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology., McGraw Hill, New York,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
BPYBSc (Honours) in Psychology
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