OVERVIEW

The course proposes a recognition of the main evolutions of work scenarios to focus on the psychological dimensions that characterize the complex relationship between subject and organization and the solicitations that they propose to the professional figures operating in them, with particular reference to the psychologist.

AIMS AND CONTENT

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 in which the psychologist works. 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

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Analyze the structure and functioning of organizations.
• Interpret organizational cultures and organizational change processes.
• Understand the role of emotions, skills and values in work behaviors.
• Analyze interpersonal relationships, roles and dynamics of work groups.
• Describe the processes of organizational coexistence and the quality of relationships in work contexts.
• Understand and apply the main models of communication, motivation, leadership and negotiation.
• Analyze individual and organizational learning processes.
• Assess factors of job satisfaction, safety, organizational health, and psychosocial risk.
• Use concepts and models of work psychology to interpret real organizational cases and propose possible improvement interventions.
• Demonstrate awareness of one's preferred learning strategies, organization and evaluation of personal learning as understood and learned

PREREQUISITES

It is necessary to have taken the requiisite exams for this course

TEACHING METHODS

• Lectures in active and participatory mode
• Small group work in the classroom
• Case studies
• Professional Testimonials

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Historical evolution of the discipline and paradigms
• The person's relationship with work
• Relationship with the role and interpersonal relationships
• The relationship with the organization
• Management of relationships in the organization
• Job satisfaction, health and well-being

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The detailed program for people enrolled in Psychological Sciences and Techniques (10 CFU) is as follows:

Avallone F. (2020). Psicologia del lavoro e delle organizzazioni. Roma, Carocci.

Chapters:

3. Origini e sviluppi della psicologia del lavoro e delle organizzazioni
9. Le emozioni
10. Le competenze professionali
11. Valori, bisogni e contratto psicologico
12. Scelta del lavoro e socializzazione organizzativa
13. Relazioni interpersonali e ruoli
14. Il gruppo di lavoro
15. La convivenza organizzativa
16. L’organizzazione
17. Le culture organizzative
18. Cambiamento e sviluppo organizzativo
19. Comunicare
20. Motivare
21. Influenzare e guidare
23. Negoziare
25. Apprendere
26. La soddisfazione lavorativa
27. Sicurezza, infortuni e rischi professionali
28. Stress, rischi psicosociali e salute organizzativa
 

In addition to the chapters of the book, attending students will also have to use the teaching materials (handouts) provided during the course, which can be used to focus the study on the most significant topics of the program.

The program for those who enroll in the 6 CFU course will be on the following chapters of the manual

Avallone F. (2020). Psicologia del lavoro e delle organizzazioni. Roma, Carocci.

• 10. Professional skills
• 19. Communicate
• 20. Motivate
• 21. Influencing and Guiding
• 23. Negotiate
• 25. Learning
• 26. Job satisfaction
• 27. Safety, accidents and occupational risks
• 28. Stress, psychosocial risks and organizational health

Erasmus students are invited to participate to the classes during the course in order to actively engage with the academic activities of UniGe.

For students who do not speak Italian, the program and recommended textbook is as follows:

• Bauer, T., & Erdogan, B. (2012). An introduction to organizational behavior. (Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15)

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

FABRIZIO BRACCO (President)

ANDREINA BRUNO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The course will be held in the second semester.

For details on timetables, please consult the website

https://disfor.unige.it/didattica/orario-lezioni

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

For attending students:

The exam consists of a written test (multiple choice test) and an oral test to deepen some elements emerging from the written test. The two tests take place on the same day (if the number of candidates allows it).

For students who do not attend for justified reasons:

The exam consists of a written test (multiple choice test) and an oral test to deepen some elements emerging from the written test in the light of the topics indicated in the program. The two tests take place on the same day (if the number of candidates allows it).

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The written test will assess the mastery of the elements built during the course, in relation to the expected training outcomes. The multiple-choice questions will assess knowledge, and the ability to analyze and reflect. The open questions asked at the oral exam will be formulated to evaluate, in addition to theoretical knowledge, the ability to connect theories and concepts, the ability of critical analysis, as well as the accuracy of specialized vocabulary.

FURTHER INFORMATION

All students are invited to periodically consult the page of this course on the AulaWeb e-learning portal (accessible from the University website or at: www.aulaweb.unige.it). All information and materials related to this course are published on that website.

For students with disabilities or specific learning disabilities (SLD)

Students with disabilities, with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) or with a Special Educational Need (SEN) are reminded that in order to request adaptations during the exam, they must first file their certification with the  University's Services Sector for the inclusion of students with disabilities and SLD.

Subsequently, to request adaptations during the exam, those with a disability or SLD are required to fill out the form found on this page: Services for students with disabilities or SLD | UniGe | University of Genoa. Instead, students with SEN are required to send an e-mail to the teacher, including a copy of the School Referent for the inclusion of students with disabilities and SLD (laura.traverso@unige.it) and the "Student Inclusion" Sector <inclusione.studenti@info.unige.it>. In the e-mail you must specify:

• The name of the course
• the date of the exam session
• your surname, first name and matriculation number
• compensatory tools and dispensatory measures considered functional and required.

For everyone, requests for adaptation must be made significantly in advance (7 working days) of the exam date. Requests out of time may not be accepted.