85382 - Orientation Course/1

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing the orientation course, the student will know the main psychosocial perspectives on organizational behavior and will gain an understanding of the scientist-practitioner model for the development of psychologists’ professional competences

Course contents

1. Introduction to EMJMD WOP-P topics, methodologies, professional perspectives. (PROF. LUCA PIETRANTONI)
2. European policies with WOP Psychology (PROF. LUCA PIETRANTONI)
3. Fourth industrial revolution and WOP Psychology (PROF. LUCA PIETRANTONI)
4. Sustainability (mobility & climate) WOP Psychology (PROF. LUCA PIETRANTONI)
5. Background and Brief History (PROF. SARA ZANIBONI)
6. Professional Organizations (PROF. SARA ZANIBONI)
7. Scientist-Practitioner Model and Evidence-based practice (PROF. SARA ZANIBONI)
8. Ethics and deontological issues (PROF. SARA ZANIBONI)

Readings/Bibliography

Mandatory:

- Lecture slides and materials/papers provided during the course.

Additional readings:

PROF. LUCA PIETRANTONI

Norton, T. A., Parker, S. L., Zacher, H., & Ashkanasy, N. M. (2015). Employee green behavior: A theoretical framework, multilevel review, and future research agenda.Organization & Environment, 28(1), 103-125.

Salas, E., Reyes, D. L., & McDaniel, S. H. (2018). The science of teamwork: Progress, reflections, and the road ahead. American Psychologist, 73(4), 593.

PROF. SARA ZANIBONI

Bartram D. & Roe R.A. (2005). Definition and assessment of competences in the context of the European diploma in Psychology, European Psychologist, 10, 93-102. ?

Briner R.B., Rousseau D.M. (2011) Evidence-Based I–O Psychology: Not There Yet, Industrial and Organizational Psychology,4, 3–22.

Teaching methods

Brief lectures, in-class exercises, case study, assignment of individual or small group tasks, scientific paper analysis.

Teaching materials will be uploaded on the e-learning platform. Students are strongly encouraged to consult these resources for an active learning. Students are expected to come to class prepared, on time, ready to discuss and ask questions and personally interested in learning.

Assessment methods

The grading scale is from 0 to 30, 18 being the minimum passing grade.

The weight for each part of the portfolio for the final grade is the following:

1. First part (Orientation course 1): up to 30 points

Short papers, in-class assignments

2. Second part (Orientation course 2): up to 30 points

Short papers, in-class assignments

Short Papers Evaluation Criteria: a) Contents suitability; b) Consistency at theoretical and practical level; c) Empirical evidences and references pertinence; d) Structure and format accuracy.

With respect to punctuality, the first day late will result in a 10% grade deduction. From then on each day late will result in an additional 15% reduction (e.g., two days late will result in a 15% reduction). Assignments out of length range will be evaluated by the professor in question and will result in a 10% grade reduction.

Attendance rules You are expected to attend every class. You are allowed one unexcused absence without penalty. Each additional unexcused absence will be penalized as follows: An unexcused absence = 2-point subtraction from final grade. (For example, if you have an 27 final average with 2 unexcused absences your final grade will be 23). Four or more unexcused absences will result in automatic failure for the course.

An absence is excused if: You are under a doctor’s care (documentation required); You are granted a leave of absence for reasonable cause by an academic dean (documentation required).

Teaching tools

Policy on the Use of Technology in the Classroom

• Students may not use any hand held devices in the classroom (cell phones, cameras, etc.) without the explicit permission of the professor. All hand held devices should be turned off and packed away during class sessions.
• The use of computers in the classroom is a privilege, not a right. Computers should be used for note-taking only. If computers are used for texting, e-mail, or Internet connection (without the explicit permission of the professor), the professor may revoke the privilege of using a computer in that class. Students with multiple violations of this policy will not be permitted computer use in any future classes.
• Students who need to use voice recorders for class lectures must receive the explicit permission of the professor in order to do so.

Office hours

See the website of Sara Zaniboni