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PSY2019 - Work and Organizational Psychology

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 4 hours

Course content

The course provides an introduction to the ways in which various psychological theories and empirical studies apply to the organizational context. The Norwegian Working Environment Act will be introduced, in addition to important topics and themes within the field of work and organizational psychology. Implications for leadership are essential to the course. The course will provide an introduction to the organizational application of theory and empirical research related to e.g. emotions, learning and personality. The course will also introduce various issues from the applied area of organizational psychology (e.g. work-life balance, employee selection, organizational change and sustainability).

Learning outcome

Knowledge: Demonstrating knowledge on topics and themes that are relevant to the organizational context. Demonstrating knowledge on the The Norwegian Working Environment Act.

Skills: Being able to apply, discuss and critically reflect upon various psychological perspectives and implications to the organizational context and leadership.

General competency: Understanding psychological perspectives and their implications to the organizational context and leadership.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures 2 hours per week

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory submission of 1 of 2 assignments

Required previous knowledge

PSY1122/PSY1502 og PSY1124 or equivalent

PSY1012, PSY1014 og PSY1016 or equivalent

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
PSY2010 7.5 AUTUMN 2014
PSY1050 7.5 AUTUMN 2014
BSOL2200 7.5 AUTUMN 2020
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Psychology
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2023-12-21

Submission
2023-12-21


15:00


19:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2024-06-04

Submission
2024-06-04


15:00


19:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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