PSY2112 Organisational psychology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY2112 Organisational psychology is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY2112
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY2112
No unit lists PSY2112 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Completion of 48 points of any degree.
Prerequisites: PSY1011 and PSY1022
Overview
This unit is designed as an introduction to Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology. I-O Psychology consists on the application of psychological theories, models and concepts to better understand people’s behaviour in organizations and the workplace, address factors that impact organizations’ success, and improve people’s performance and well-being in the workplace. Throughout this unit you will gain a general understanding of the practical applications of psychological theories, models and concepts in the workplace; and have the opportunity for practical experience in the form of a series of hands-on activities.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Online tests (interactive videos with Q&A)10%
- Literature Review (1,500 words)25%
- Individual video presentation30%
- End of Semester Examination (MCQ) (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the major subtopics of I-O Psychology and their role in work organisations.
- 2
Identify and define basic terms and concepts used in I/O Psychology.
- 3
Compare and contrast the different factors proposed as determinants of work behaviour (e.g. job performance, organizational citizenship, absenteeism, and turnover) and work attitude (e.g. attitude (e.g. job satisfaction and organizational commitment)
- 4
Identify and evaluate issues or situation in work organisations.
- 5
Apply fundamental psychological theories, models and concepts to generate potential solutions or alternatives to address issues or situation in work organisations.
- 6
Identify the role of psychological science in shaping the understanding of human behaviour, cognition, and emotion in work organizations.
Workload and teaching
Two hour lecture per week, plus six 2 hour workshops in the semester.
Where it fits
PSY2112 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Tam Cai Lian
- Dr Adriana Ortega
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY2112?
PSY2112 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PSY2112 offered?
In 2021, PSY2112 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
Does PSY2112 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PSY2112?
PSY2112 is part of Psychology.