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6720 (v.5) Psychology 607
Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | The course builds upon foundation material by offering a more detailed consideration of theoretical, methodological and practical issues associated with organisational behaviour at the individual, small group and organisational level of analysis. Students will be required to assess through case studies the potential applicability of theoretical frameworks to a range of practical settings. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate - An in-depth knowledge of current research issues relating to organisational psychology. The ability to critically evaluate theory and practice in the area. An understanding of key philosophical, methodological and measurement issues in organisational psychology |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | The APS (2001), Code of Ethics, Carlton South, Vic, The Australian Psychological Society Ltd. Cherns A., (1987), Principles of Sociotechnical Design Revisited, Human Relations. 40, 153-162. Child J., (1985), Managerial Strategies, New Technology and the Labour Process. In D. Knights, H. Wilmott and D. Collinson, (eds.), Job Redesign - Critical Perspectives on the Labour Process (pp. 107-141). Aldershot, Hants, Gower Publishing Company Ltd. Cook J.D., Hepworth S.J., Wall T.D. and Warr P., (1981), The Experience of Work, London, Academic Press. Cordery J.L., Mueller W.A. and Smith L.M., (1991), Attitudinal and Behavioural Effects of Autonomous Group Working - A Longitudinal Field Study, Academy of Management Journal, 34, 464-476. Dunnette M.D., (1998), Emerging Trends and Vexing Issues in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Applied Psychology - An International Review, 47,129-153. O'Brien G.E., (1983), Skill Utilisation, Skill Variety and the Job Characteristics Model, Australian Journal of Psychology, 35, 461-468. Oldham G.R., (1996), Job design. In C.L. Cooper and I.T. Robertson, (Eds.), International Review of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, (pp33-60). Chichester, John Wiley and Sons. Ltd. |
Unit Texts: | Daft R.L., (2001), Organizational Theory and Design, 7th ed., Minneapolis/St. Paul, West Publishing Company. Bolman L.G. and Deal T.E., (1997), Reframing Organizations, Artistry, Choice and Leadership, San Francisco, Jossey-Bass Publishers. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case Analysis Report 40%, Participation 10%, Presentation 20%, Reading Logs 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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