Industrial/Organizational Psychology
(INP 3004/MAN 3360)
Instructor: Dr. Stephen J. Vodanovich
Phone: 474-2944; e-mail: stevevodanovich@uwf.edu
Office: Bldg. 41, Room 220. Lab: Room 225
Text: Muchinsky, P. M. (2009). Psychology Applied to Work (9th edition).
Useful I-O Sites:
Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Human Factors & Ergonomics Society
Organization Behavior Management Network
Center for Creative Leadership
Society for Human Resource Management
Occupational Safety & Health Network
International Public Management Association for Human Resources
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Primary Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
1) Understand the important topic areas within the field of industrial psychology.
2) Explain and evaluate the theories, research, and practices within the field of industrial psychology.
3) Demonstrate how the theories and research in industrial-organizational psychology can be applied to
help solve real-world problems.
4) Discuss the complex issues facing industrial psychology today and how these issues affect workers,
organizations, and society.
Approximate Timeline |
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Date |
Chapter(s) |
Topic |
Slides |
8/25 |
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Introduction/Overview |
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8/27 |
1 |
Historical Background of I-O |
I-O Fields ||Ê Brief I-O History Ê||Ê Some Key Historical Figures in I-O |
9/1 & 9/3 |
2 |
Research Methods [Research Process, Levels of measurement, Basic statistics, Normal curve, Correlation] |
(see also: R.A. Fisher | Karl Pearson | Francis Galton) |
9/8 & 9/10 |
3 |
Criteria: Standards for Decision Making [Job Analysis, Sources of Information, Task & KSAÊ Statements Criteria, Job Evaluation, Performance Criteria] |
|
9/15, 9/17, 9/22 |
4 |
Predictors [Reliability & Validity, Types of Assessment Devices] |
|
9/24 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
Test # 1
|
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9/29 & 10/1 |
5 |
Personnel Decisions [Legal Issues, Recruitment, Decision-Making Strategies] |
|
10/6 & 10/8 |
6 |
Organizational Learning [Training Needs Assessment, Techniques, Evaluation Methods, Management Development] |
|
10/13 & 10/15 |
7 |
Performance Management [Functions/Uses, Types of Data, |
|
10/20 |
5, 6, 7
|
Test # 2
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|
10/22 & 10/27 |
10 |
Organizational Attitudes and Behavior [Job Satisfaction, Organizational Justice, Commitment] |
|
10/29 & 11/3 |
12 |
Work Motivation [Need-based theories, Equity theory, Expectancy theory, Reinforcement approaches, Goal setting] |
|
11/5, 11/10, 11/13 |
13 |
Leadership [Basic approaches/theories] |
|
11/17 & 11/19 |
11 |
Occupational Health |
|
11/24 |
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No Class |
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11/26 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (No Class)
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12/1 |
14 |
Union Management Relations |
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12/3 |
Union Management Relations |
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Exam Week |
10 - 14 |
Test # 3
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Note: Information beyond that which is included in your text will be covered during class lectures. You will
be responsible for this material since it will be covered on the tests. So, if you miss a class session, it is advisable to
contact other students to learn about the nature of the material that you missed.
It is your responsibility to arrive to class on time in order to avoid disruption to the lecture and other students. If
you do arrive late for some reason, please enter the classroom quietly and take the nearest seat that is available
to you. Also, please turn any cell phones and/or beepers off (or on "vibrate") while the class is in session.
It is in your best interest to not miss any of the exams. Make-up examinations will only be granted with approval
of the instructor. If you cannot take an exam on the scheduled date, you need to submit a written notice
(e-mail is fine), with any supporting justification (e.g., a doctor's note), before the exam date if possible.Ê
Your statement, and possibly a meeting with the instructor, will be used to decide whether a make-up test
is allowable.
Grading Criteria: 3 tests worth 33.3% each
Grading scale |
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| A | 90 & above |
| B+ | 87-89 |
| B | 83-86 |
| B- | 80-82 |
| C+ | 77-79 |
| C | 73-76 |
| C- | 70-72 |
| D+ | 67-69 |
| D | 60-66 |
| F | 59 and below |