We will spend 90,000 hours at work over the course of a lifetime, so one thing we all want is a happy, healthy and productive workplace! Business Psychology (sometimes called Organisational, Work or Occupational Psychology) is becoming increasingly important in supporting workplaces in achieving this. This module will introduce you to important concepts in Business Psychology, such as Positive Psychology, Nudge Psychology, Decision-Making in Teams, Navigating Diverse Work-groups, Ethical Leadership and AI/Automation in the workplace. Skills development (e.g. building your personal brand, reflective practice, writing for a non-academic audience) will be an important part of this module. Teaching will take the form of lectures, covering key concepts; and workshops, where you will work in groups to read and critique an empirical article on a ‘hot’ topic in Business Psychology, and lead a short in-class discussion with your fellow students. This module will develop your understanding of Business Psychology, taking you beyond the ‘buzz words’, to develop your understanding of key business psychology concepts and the practical skills you will need as an aspiring business psychologist.
Lecture 16, Workshop 16, Independent Study 118, Assessment Preparation 50.
Autumn
Reflection. Assessment Details: 500 words Reflective Log worth 30%.
Short Writing Piece. Assessment Details: 1500 words Magazine/Popular Science Article worth 70%.
Reassessment Method: Like for like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1) Identify key concepts in the field of Business Psychology.
2) Analyse and appraise recent empirical research in the field of Business Psychology.
3) Adopt multiple perspectives on issues related to Business Psychology.
4) Reflect on, and take an active role in, personal and professional development.
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