LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, students
- Understand the psychological and social psychological factors that impact behavior and performance on individual, team and organizational levels.
- Can acquire, discuss and apply evidence-based knowledge in the workplace.
- Can analyse and address challenges related to managing human and organizational performance.
- Has the aptitude and skills to design, implement and influence effective processes in teams and organizations.
- Understand the immediate and secondary organizational and societal consequences of people management related decisions and actions and is committed to ethical and inclusive professional practice.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 08.01.2025 - 13.02.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Marjo-Riitta Diehl
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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Drawing on organizational psychology, organizational behavior and HRM literatures, this course offers participants a deep dive into the psychological and social psychological factors and processes at the level of an individual, a team and an organization that help explain human and organizational performance. For the purposes of this course, performance is broadly understood. The course provides you with understanding and knowledge that can help you successfully lead individuals, groups and organizations. Specifically, knowledge acquired in this course is valuable in many important areas of people management, such as recruitment and selection, conflict resolution, negotiation, goal setting, personnel assessment, leadership development and performance management, among others. Specific focus is set on bridging the gap between scientific knowledge managing human and organizational performance, and the day-to-day decisions made in organization to help the participants develop into effective professionals and managers in the future.
Course content
- Evidence based management
- Understanding theories of motivation
- Designing motivating work environment
- Managing stress and emotions
- Managing teams and team performance
- Addressing conflicts and negotiations
- Managing ethical issues and conflicts
- Understanding power and politics
- Managing resistance to change
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Team assignments:
- A paper pitch video
- A research-based assignment
Individual assignments:
- A written assignment
Workload
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Lectures
Preparation for lectures
Team assignments
Exercises
Independent study
This course requires attendance and active participation to the lectures.
DETAILS
Study Material
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Announced in the course syllabus.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
2025-2026 Spring IIIRegistration:
Students are admitted to the course in the following priority order 1) People Management and Organizational Development students, 2) BIZ exchange students, 3) other students.