Lectures; problem-solving exercises - student will work as part of a team and will work together to resolve various business psychology scenarios.
Class Discussion/Debate - Students will be encouraged to actively participate in the class sessions which will develop their analytical and communication skills.
E-Learning - It is envisaged that the module will be supported with on-line learning materials.
Self-Directed Independent Learning - the emphasis on independent learning will develop a strong and autonomous work and learning practices.
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the area of psychology as it is applied to a business context.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Outline the disciplines of Business Psychology and the research methodologies used and apply these methods to the examination of human behavior.
LO2
Explain the perceptual process and apply the concept of perception to the world of advertising and marketing.
LO3
Describe the theories of learning and explain the role of memory and apply them to a business context.
LO4
Describe theories of motivation and personality and identify how they may be applied to the business environment.
LO5
Describe the characteristics, sources, components and functions of attitudes and identify scales to measure attitudes.
LO6
Analyse the nature and function of groups and describe how group conformity and power can occur within the workplace.
LO7
Analyse business situations, case studies and scenarios and apply theoretical aspects of psychology to these situations.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
1. Introduction to Business Psychology:
Definition of Business Psychology; the scope and aims of Business Psychology as a behavioural science; the role of psychology in business; the methodologies of behavioural science research; problems of behavioural science in claiming to be a science.
2. Perception:
Definition; the nature and importance of perception; sensation and perception; the individual’s perceptual world; perceptual organisation; perceptual selection; perception in business and marketing; social perception and distortions.
3. Learning and Memory:
Definition; the Behaviourist approach to learning; the Cognitive Approach to Learning; introduction to memory; functions of memory; models of memory; introduction to forgetting; reasons for forgetting; improving memory.
4. Motivation:
Definition; state and trait motivation; drives, needs and wants; definition of frustration; responses to frustration; content theories of motivation; process theories of motivation; consumer motivation; application of theories to the workplace and market place.
5. Attitudes:
Definition; characteristics of attitudes; functions of attitudes; sources of attitudes; attitude measurement; attitude scales; models of attitudes; attitude change.
6. Groups:
Definition; reasons for joining a group; categorising groups; group structure; stages of group development; group conformity; group influence on members.
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Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Short Answer Questions
In-class assessment
50.00
Week 6
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
End-of-Semester Final Examination
1,2,3,4,5,6,7
50.00
End-of-Semester
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