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Identifier
o24erat108
Coverage
Greensboro, North Carolina
Publisher
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
College Name
John R. and Kathy R,Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences
Department Name
Department of Psychology
Course Number/Section
PSYC 273
Date/Term
2022
Course Description
Industrial Psychology (i.e. Industrial and Organizational Psychology or I/O Psychology) is the application of psychological principles, theory, and research to the work setting. It is the scientific study of employees, workplaces, and organizations. Industrial and Organizational Psychologists contribute to an organization's success by improving the workplace and the performance, satisfaction and well-being of its people. An I/O psychologist researches and identifies how employee behaviors and attitudes can be improved through hiring practices, training programs, and feedback and management systems. This course studies issues related to differences in personnel selection, training, and placement in organizations and industries. Topics will include organizational theory and development; personnel evaluation and assessment; skills development and measurement; theory of motivation and leadership, and issues related to human factors, working conditions and safety.
Required Textbook 1
Aamodt, M. G. (2022). Industrial / Organizational Psychology: An Applied Approach. (9th Edition). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9780357658345.
Required Textbook 1 Price
$237.00
OER Selection 1
Organizational Behavior
Recommended Citation
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, "Industrial Psychology" (2022). Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review. 108.
https://digital.library.ncat.edu/oerrs/108