Work Psychology

The module is designed to provide a clear introduction to work psychology by covering contemporary research material to enable students to develop a critical understanding of some of the key themes in work psychology. Content will cover: the role of work attitudes and their relation to work performance; critical evaluation of theories of group and team working and effectiveness; approaches to leadership in the workplace; an introduction to the processes of organisational development and change; and consideration of the extent to social, cognitive and organisational factors relate to work design, and to work outcomes such as performance and stress