ILRID 1525 - Psychology of Work: Theories and Applications

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

B. Bell, V. Bohns.

This course examines the underlying psychological processes that impact how and why we work, how we succeed in accomplishing work goals, and how we work together. Students will be exposed to foundational theories from a variety of disciplines, primarily psychology and micro-organizational behavior, which can help us to understand human behavior in work contexts and will examine how these theories can be applied to inform effective organizational policies and practices. The course offers a theoretical and practical examination of numerous topics, including personality, motivation, judgment and decision making, social influence, power, conflict and fairness, and morality at work.