Module Details

Module Code: PSYC8009
Title: Occupational Psychology
Long Title: Occupational Psychology
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3110 - Psychology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: In this module essential components of occupational psychology such as work motivation, testing and performance predictors and work-process design will be discussed
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Integrate key concepts of occupational psychology into performance management systems
LO2 Analyse work systems/processes
LO3 Differentiate between innate drives and (work) motivation
LO4 Analyse performance parameters using perceptive and motivational dimensions
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Key concepts of occupational psychology
History of occupational (work) psychology, parameters, selection and performance, learning and training, work system analysis
Selection and testing
Selection criteria and performance indicators, psychometric testing and classic test theory
Work systems
Work process/system analysis: cost, adaptability, acceptance, performance and Nilsen's acceptability model
Motivation Theories
Innate drives versus process-actualized motives Porter and Lawler's model and management intervention
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Case study: Performance management and work-process analysis
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Case study: Performance,Perception and Motivation
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact classic lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Lynne Millward. (2005), Understanding Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 1. all, Sage Publications, London, p.456, [ISBN: ISBN: 9780761941347].
  • Sue Hutchinson. (2013), Performance Management, 1st. all, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, London, p.344, [ISBN: 9781843983057].
  • John Arnold, Ray Randall, Fiona Patterson (Contributor), Joanne Silvester (Contributor), Ivan Robertson (Contributor). Work Psychology, 5th. all, Financial Times Management, p.814, [ISBN: 978-0-273-71121-6].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management 7 Elective