02523 - Occupational Psychology

Academic Year 2020/2021

  • Docente: Anna Lisa Zandonella
  • Credits: 3
  • SSD: M-PSI/06
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Exercise and Sport Sciences (cod. 8512)

    Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in Exercise and Sport Sciences (cod. 8512)

Learning outcomes

 

Students will acquire the following knowledge and skills: a thorough understanding of the principal concepts and the theoretical approaches of the Psychology of Work, in order to fully analyze the interaction between individuals as well as the responsibilities and the organization expected and required at work. The students will learn to develop specific relational skills for team work and for resolving conflicts.

Course contents

 

The focus will be an in-depth study of the relationship between the individual and work, its meaning, involvement, motivation, expectations and satisfaction.

More specifically, we will explore and analyze how to make decisions, how to resolve problems, which are the coping strategies and what is the behavior of change.

We will observe the organizational climate and culture, the process of socialization at work and also of outplacement.

In addition, we will study personal processes that include encountering difficulties and dealing with stress.

Research done on work performance, organizational behavior and hierarchies, leadership skills and group work, will be presented.

Corresponding methodologies regarding research and evaluation of performance in sports will be included.

 

Readings/Bibliography

 

Main textbook:

Transparencies available on: http: //virtuale.unibo.it

For further research:

Sarchielli, G., Fraccaroli, F. (2017) Introduction to the Psychology of Work. Bologna: Il Mulino (2017). Chapters 1-2-3 and

Castiello D'Antonio A., Interviste e colloqui nelle organizzazioni. Milano: Raffaello Cortina editore, 2015.


 

Teaching methods

 

Lectures, presentations, videos, case research, group work.

 

Assessment methods

 

Written exam with 31 multiple choice questions on the subjects presented in class.

 

Teaching tools

 

Powerpoint, lectures, role play, various learning practices, case analysis.

 

Office hours

See the website of Anna Lisa Zandonella