The course aims to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in Work and Organizational Psychology.
Course Prerequisites
Recommended background knowledge: • General Psychology • Research Methods in Psychology No mandatory prerequisites are required.
Teaching Methods
• Lectures • Case studies • Scientific article analysis • Group work
Assessment Methods
Written exam: critical discussion of course content Active participation may contribute to the final evaluation.
Contents
• Introduction to Work and Organizational Psychology: history, methods, fields • Work motivation and job satisfaction • Well being, engagement, work related stress, and burnout • Leadership and influence processes • Organizational communication and group dynamics • Competency assessment and personnel selection • Training, development, and performance management • New forms of work: remote work, digitalization, AI and psychosocial impacts • Organizational culture and climate • Dysfunctional organizational behaviors (mobbing, conflict, turnover)
Course Language
Italian
More information
At the end of the course, students will be able to: • understand major theoretical models related to motivation, job satisfaction, and organizational wellbeing; • analyze psychosocial factors that influence behavior, performance, and organizational climate. • Develope skills for evaluating and intervening in organizational processes (leadership, teamwork, communication, work related stress); • apply tools and methods for personnel selection, training and development.
