PSYC 5103 - Industrial Psychology

An advanced course to acquaint the student with general principles of psychology as they are applied in industry and business. The focus of the course will be on the viewpoints of industrial and organizational psychologists and will cover such topics as: history of work (Scientific Management and Human Relations), personnel selection, training and performance appraisal, job satisfaction and work motivation, group dynamics, leadership, labor-management relations, organizational communication, organization development (e.g., TQM) and work conditions including stress, drug abuse, alcoholism, employment, discrimination, and sexual harassment. Some topics will be discussed from a global perspective.