Methods in Personnel
Spring 2009
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 |
1/7 |
Introduction/Overview |
|
1/14 |
Basics of Consultation [e.g., sources of information, issues, project planning, proposal writing] |
|
|
1/21 |
Collecting Information on Job Tasks and Employee Qualifications [Writing Task and KSA Statements] |
|
1/28 |
Analyzing and Using Job Analysis Information [Task and KSA Ratings, Connecting Tasks and KSAs] |
Job Analysis Booklet
|
2/4 |
Job Analysis Group & Individual Interviews |
|
2/11 |
On Site Observation |
|
2/18 |
No Class --- SEPA Conference |
|
2/25 |
Test Item Writing and Verification Process |
Job Analysis Booklet |
3/4 |
Small Group Work and Feedback Session |
|
3/11 |
No Class --- Spring Break |
|
3/18 |
Small Group Work and Feedback Session |
|
3/25 |
Job Analysis Presentations |
|
4/1 |
No Class --- SIOP Conference |
|
4/8 |
Small Group Work and Feedback Session |
|
4/15 |
Small Group Work and Feedback Session |
|
4/22 |
Presentation of Final Product |
|
4/24 |
Final Paper Due |
|
~ Grading Criteria ~
Reports and Presentations --- 50%
Final Paper --- 50%
Class attendance is required. Each unexcused absence will result in a 2-point reduction in the final grade.