Foundation of work psychology. Historic and philosophic analysis of man/work relation, organization/institution. Work psychosociology and centrality of the subjective dimension. Theories and technique of small groups. Relation and communication dynamics according to the diagnosis and to the management of small groups in working places . Theories and intervention techniques in the work and in the organizations. Diagnosis , research and intervention in work and organizational psychology
Course Content - Last names L-Z
Fundamentals of Work Psychology , History of Subjectivity at Work, short account of complexity theory, conflict and the organization.We will examine some issues related to the study of work , with a focus on the different psycho- sociological variables that influence organizations' behavior. In particular, the theories and techniques of small groups. Diagnosis and organizational psychologist : the research-intervention as
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Learning Objectives - Last names A-K
Investigate and integrate knowledges about the importance of subjective aspects in work dimension.
Underline the role of psychologists into the analysis and the interventation on subjective efficiency/welfare relation. Know and analyze of the dynamics that govern social life. Investigate understanding of the phenomenology of groups and awareness of functions of learning, command and support in small groups. Awareness and deepening of the psychological techniques of research and intervention in work and organizations.Theories and techniques related to the counseling process .
Learning Objectives - Last names L-Z
The course aims to give the tools to cope with the process of transformation and development of working life, and to deepen and integrate knowledge about the relevance of the subjective dimension at work . A better understanding of the working groups in organizations. Psychosociology as the science of action and change. It will be highlight areas of analysis and intervention of the Human Resources Expert considering the efficiency / welfare relation.
Prerequisites - Last names A-K
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Teaching Methods - Last names A-K
Didactic methods that will be used to improve knowledge are: lecture & questions, seminars, group work assignments and exercises, small group discussion, student oral presentation, student reading and testimonies of private, public and cooperative companies will be present talking about topics discusses in the classroom.
Teaching Methods - Last names L-Z
Didactic methods that will be used to improve knowledge are: lecture & questions, seminars, group work assignments and exercises, small group discussion, student oral presentation, student reading and testimonies of private, public and cooperative companies will be present talking about topics discusses in the classroom.
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Type of Assessment - Last names A-K
oral examen
Type of Assessment - Last names L-Z
oral exam
Course program - Last names A-K
Fundamentals of occupational psychology. Historical-philosophical analysis of the relationship between man and work, organization / institution. Psychological theories at work. The psycho-sociology of work
and the centrality of the subjective dimension.
Of social groups and cultures. Theories and techniques of small groups. The dynamics of relationship and communication function in the diagnosis and management of small groups in the world of work. Psychosocial interventions. Theories and techniques of intervention in the work and organization. Diagnosis, research and intervention in the work of the psychologist and organization. Types of interventions. The management of conflict. Types of areas and sectors. Work and advice.
Course program - Last names L-Z
The purpose of this course is to provide a solid understanding of the theory, research and practice in Work psychology. The key objectives are to allow students to: understand and utilize main concepts useful to study behaviour at work from a psychosocial perspective; understand and to discuss critically the topics which have been selected as important components of workplace psychology. The main topic is to analyze and to investigate the theoretical assumptions and constructs related to quality of working life and individual and organizational consequences. The main didactic objectives are to acquire the essential knowledge: a) to analyze and to evaluate work conditions and work stressors; b) to analyze and to evaluate the consequences of such work conditions. It will analyze: Main psychological theories and research areas in Psychology of work,Changes in the workplace and psychosocial effects, Work values and the meaning of working in the individual's life, Work activity: processes in goal-directed action, performance adaptation and outcomes, Motivation, emotions and work.