This course examines human behavior in organizations based on classical organizational theory and contemporary empirical research at the micro (individual, interpersonal, and group) and macro (organizational/environmental) levels. Theoretical bases include the principles of scientific management, the human relations movement, and organizations as systems. Empirical and applied foci will be on traditional organizational psychology topics, such as motivation, groups as teams, leadership, decision-making, and organizational socialization, as well as organizational analysis and change.

CILO-1: Recognize the psychological, social, and cultural forces involved with organizational behaviours. CILO-2: Evaluate different theoretical models and concepts and research conducted in the area of industrial and organizational psychology. CILO-3: Apply the psychological theories to workplace behaviours and to solve daily problems. CILO-4: Recall the basic research methods in the field. Know how to interpret research findings and can design basic psychological studies to examine organizational issues.