PSY451 Selected Topics İn İndustrial PsychologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Logistics and TransportationGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Logistics and Transportation
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY451
Course Name: Selected Topics İn İndustrial Psychology
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to teach the students the basic principles of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and how the psychological and psychometrical theories are applied at work and organizational settings.
Course Content: This course includes gaining the necessary competencies for students to understand workplace problems psychologically, at least in order to make basic suggestions for the solution of behavioral problems, and providing detailed information about the necessary psychometric properties of Psychological Assessment tools used in the workplace and ethical issues related to these tools.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learn about the historical development and the contemporary approaches of industrial psychology
2) Understand how the theories and findings of psychology are applied to work life
3) Gain the necessary information and capabilities for considering the work place problems from the perspective of industrial and organizational psychology.
4) Learn the basic psychometric principles for evaluating the measurement tools used in HR decisions
5) Be competent enough to offer basic suggestions related with employee motivation and satisfaction problems.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is Organisational Behaviour? Lecturer's notes and related articles
2) Diversity in Organizations Lecturer's notes and related articles
3) Attitudes and Job Satisfaction Lecturer's notes and related articles
4) Emotions and Moods Lecturer's notes and related articles
5) Personality and Values Lecturer's notes and related articles
6) Motivation Lecturer's notes and related articles
7) Motivation Lecturer's notes and related articles
8) Midterm Exam Lecturer's notes and related articles
9) Midterm Exam Lecturer's notes and related articles
10) Foundations of Group Behaviour Lecturer's notes and related articles
11) Communication Lecturer's notes and related articles
12) Conflict and Negotiation Lecturer's notes and related articles
13) The Organisation System Lecturer's notes and related articles
14) Leadership Lecturer's notes and related articles
15) Revision Lecturer's notes and related articles
16) Final None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Robbins, S.P., & Judge, T.A. (2013). Organizational behaviour (15th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.
References: Robbins, S.P., & Judge, T.A. (2013). Organizational behaviour (15th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Discloses basic knowledge of international logistics, including development process, new and determinative concepts, scientific methodology, theory and models of logistics discipline.
1) Explains the essential body of knowledge in the area of logistics and transportation, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
2) Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
3) Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
3) Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
4) Designs logistics system that will support business mission and objectives
4) Identifies uncertainties in the logistics and supply chain processes and takes measures to mitigate risks.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
5) Can discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and experience to successfully build and develop self-employment.
6) Analyzes the complex and rapidly changing conditions, the dynamics of the national / international business world, the relevant international logistics and supply chain environment
6) Analyze complex and rapidly changing conditions and dynamics of national/international business world and related international logistics and supply chain environment
7) Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
7) Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
8) Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain areas.
8) Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain fields.
9) Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.
9) Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Discloses basic knowledge of international logistics, including development process, new and determinative concepts, scientific methodology, theory and models of logistics discipline.
1) Explains the essential body of knowledge in the area of logistics and transportation, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
2) Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
3) Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
3) Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
4) Designs logistics system that will support business mission and objectives
4) Identifies uncertainties in the logistics and supply chain processes and takes measures to mitigate risks.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
5) Can discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and experience to successfully build and develop self-employment.
6) Analyzes the complex and rapidly changing conditions, the dynamics of the national / international business world, the relevant international logistics and supply chain environment
6) Analyze complex and rapidly changing conditions and dynamics of national/international business world and related international logistics and supply chain environment
7) Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
7) Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
8) Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain areas.
8) Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain fields.
9) Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.
9) Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Individual Project
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission 1 % 10
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 3 9 27
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 2 20 40
Midterms 1 24 24
Paper Submission 1 20 20
Final 1 48 48
Total Workload 179