LEARNING OUTCOMES

To build conceptual maps for the understanding of the relationship between the individual, the organization and the evolution of work scenarios.

To develop skills to observe the different organizational contexts

To promote methodological competencies and a first contact with tools useful for professional work with people and groups in organizational contexts.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The specific training objectives of the course are:

- To develop skills to analyse the different organizational contexts

- To acquire theoretical-conceptual maps for the understanding of some of the most significant phenomena related to the job market.

At the end of the course, students are expected to be able:

- To differentiate among the several conceptions of organization;

- To use several concepts of work psychology: role identity, leadership, change management, motivation, job safety, occupational health

- To plan actions to promote organizational and life sustainability at work

TEACHING METHODS

- Lectures on theoretical topics

- Group-based Learning

- Case-studies 

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The history of work and organizational psychology: from the traditional Tayloristic approach to organizational sustainability

- The relationship between the individual, the organization and the evolution of work scenarios

- Organizational perspectives and organizational culture.

- psychosocial risks and well-being

- job satisfaction, motivation at work

- leadership

- change management and organizational development

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bibliography will be provided at the beginning of the course