Module: Organisational Psychology

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Organisational Psychology
Module Code	MNA1132 (ITS: HR301)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide students with a broad overview of Organisational Psychology. It has been designed to help students develop a firm understanding into the field of Organisational psychology by balancing its treatment of both practice and research. This modeul will equip students for their future careers in improving their understanding of people's behaviour at work and in teaching them how to manage both themselves and others in the workplace. The greatest asset of any organisation is it's people and yet some of the greatest challenges that face managers relate to people management. In this module students will develop knowledge of key theories and concepts as well as the ability to make connections between concepts, both within and across various topics, and to apply this knowledge to organisational problems. Students are expected to attend lectures, engage in group work, prepare for and contribute to class discussions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand psychological issues within organizations and potential challenges faced by employees in the workplace
2. Discuss and evaluate both traditional and contemporary psychological theories and perspectives
3. Apply psychological theory in work and organisational settings
4. Prescribe solutions to perceived organisational difficulties

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Weekly lecture
Independent Study	45	Reading - text book chapters and additional articles for weekly lectures as well as assignment
Assignment Completion	58	Writing of Individual Paper based on Case Study Analysis
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20988	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Janine Bosak	Module Teacher	Paolo Yaranon

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Individual paper based on a case study analysis	100%	As required

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to Organisational Psychology
An introduction to the field of Organisational Psychology. History of the field of Organisational Psychology. Activities of Organisational Psychologists. Research Methods in Organisational Psychology

The Individual and the Organization
This section will examine theories and empirical findings on individual behavior in organisations. Topics such as Theories of Employee Motivation, Work Attitudes and Emotion, and Occupational Health Psychology will be covered.

The Social Context of Work
Theoretical explanations and empirical evidence on the social context of work and its relation to organisational performance. Students will learn about topics such as Work Groups and Work Teams, Individuals in Groups, and Leadership in Organizations.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Arnold, J., Randall, R., Patterson, F., Silvester, J., Robertson, I., Cooper, C., & Burnes, B.: 2010, Work psychology: Understanding human behaviour in the workplace., Fifth, Pearson, Harlow, 9780273711216
Steven L. McShane & Mary Ann Von Glinow: 2020, Organizational Behavior, 9th edition, McGraw Hill,

Articles:

0: Additional readings will be recommended in class.,

Other Resources

0: Exercises and lectures slides will be available on moodle.,