Methods in Personnel
Spring 2011
Instructor: Dr. Stephen J. Vodanovich
Text(s): None
~ Primary Learning Objectives ~
Students will be able to:
1) Demonstrate knowledge of many of the techniques and methods in personnel psychology
2) Work with other group members to plan and organize an applied intervention
3) Select and apply a variey of personnel methods within an organization
4) Consult with professionals in an organizational setting
5) Develop and give formal presentations in a format applicable for non-academic audiences
6) Generate a detailed final product that summarizes and critiques the applied activities of your consulting
project
~ Approximate Timeline ~
Date |
Topic |
Slides |
1/11 |
Introduction/Overview |
|
1/18 |
Basics of Consultation [e.g., sources of information, issues, project planning, proposal writing] |
|
1/25 |
Collecting Information on Job Tasks and Employee Qualifications [Writing Task and KSA Statements] |
|
2/1 |
Analyzing and Using Job Analysis Information [Task and KSA Ratings, Connecting Tasks and KSAs] |
Job Analysis Booklet
|
2/8 |
Job Analysis Group & Individual Interviews |
|
2/15 |
On Site Observation
|
|
2/22 |
Test Item Writing and Verification Process |
Job Analysis Booklet |
3/1 |
Small Group Work and Feedback Session |
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3/8 |
Small Group Work and Feedback Session |
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3/15 |
No Class --- Spring Break |
|
3/22 |
Small Group Work and Feedback Session |
|
3/29 |
Small Group Work and Feedback Session |
|
4/5 |
Small Group Work and Feedback Session |
|
4/12 |
Small Group Work and Feedback Session |
|
4/19 |
Final Presentations (job analysis, product development) |
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4/22 |
Final Paper Due |
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~ Grading Criteria ~
in the final grade.