85384 - Orientation Course/2

Learning outcomes

Upon successfully completing the orientation course, the student will learn more about the current trends in Work, Organization and Personnel Psychology and the deontological framework in these professional domains.

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

1. Human-Robot Collaboration and communication. Sheridan, T. B. (2016). Human–robot interaction: status and challenges. Human factors, 58(4), 525-532.
2. Augmented reality and training in organisations. Rauschnabel, P. A., & Ro, Y. K. (2016). Augmented reality smart glasses: An investigation of technology acceptance drivers. International Journal of Technology Marketing, 11(2), 123-148.
3. Effect of automation on jobs. Arntz, M., Gregory, T., & Zierahn, U. (2016). The risk of automation for jobs in OECD countries.
4. Comfort and mode awareness in workers using exoskeletons . Stirling, L., Siu, H. C., Jones, E., & Duda, K. (2018). Human Factors Considerations for Enabling Functional Use of Exosystems in Operational Environments. IEEE Systems Journal.
5. Promoting sustainable mobility in organisations. Barr, S., & Prillwitz, J. (2014). A smarter choice? Exploring the behaviour change agenda for environmentally sustainable mobility. Environment and Planning C: government and policy, 32(1), 1-19.
6. Open innovation and creativity in organisations. Martins, E. C., & Terblanche, F. (2003). Building organisational culture that stimulates creativity and innovation. European journal of innovation management, 6(1), 64-74.Also here https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation/strategy/goals-research-and-innovation-policy/open-innovation-resources_en

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.

Choose one of the following “new” topics in WOP Psychology:

1. Human-Robot Collaboration and communication
2. Augmented reality and training in organisations
3. Effect of automation on jobs
4. Comfort and mode awareness in workers using exoskeletons
5. Promoting sustainable mobility in organisations
6. Open innovation and creativity in organisations

The paper should be of max 3000 words, approximately 4 pages (including front page and rererences), Times New Roman 12, spacing 1, margins 2,5 top/ 2 down/ 2 left/ 2 right.

References should be according to APA style, from years 2010-2018.

The Word document should include at least 1 figure (graph or picture) and 1 table.

The Word document should include at least one meta-analysis or systematic review.

The Word document should include at least one European Project or initiative (check the website Cordis of the European Commission https://cordis.europa.eu/projects/home_en.html or Erasmus Plus or Participant Portal or other EU sources such as https://www.openaire.eu/)

The Word document should include one scientific paper or document with a study/data or statistics/ organizational best practice from your country of origin.

In order to facilitate your search find here 1 paper for each topic. It should be used as a starting point.

1. Human-Robot Collaboration and communication. Sheridan, T. B. (2016). Human–robot interaction: status and challenges. Human factors, 58(4), 525-532.
2. Augmented reality and training in organisations. Rauschnabel, P. A., & Ro, Y. K. (2016). Augmented reality smart glasses: An investigation of technology acceptance drivers. International Journal of Technology Marketing, 11(2), 123-148.
3. Effect of automation on jobs. Arntz, M., Gregory, T., & Zierahn, U. (2016). The risk of automation for jobs in OECD countries.
4. Comfort and mode awareness in workers using exoskeletons . Stirling, L., Siu, H. C., Jones, E., & Duda, K. (2018). Human Factors Considerations for Enabling Functional Use of Exosystems in Operational Environments. IEEE Systems Journal.
5. Promoting sustainable mobility in organisations. Barr, S., & Prillwitz, J. (2014). A smarter choice? Exploring the behaviour change agenda for environmentally sustainable mobility. Environment and Planning C: government and policy, 32(1), 1-19.
6. Open innovation and creativity in organisations. Martins, E. C., & Terblanche, F. (2003). Building organisational culture that stimulates creativity and innovation. European journal of innovation management, 6(1), 64-74.Also here https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation/strategy/goals-research-and-innovation-policy/open-innovation-resources_en

Evaluation Criteria for Written Work

The following general evaluation criteria apply to written assignments in an academic

setting. The criteria represent general standard guidelines for evaluating written

assignments. The assignment may earn 30 points if it:

• Deals with the assigned topic
• Is written completely in standard English. It contains no significant errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, or usage that obscure meaning or distract the reader.
• Adheres completely to the conventions of academic prose.
• The organization is clear, logical, and apparent.
• Brings the reader "full circle" in the conclusion.

 

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 Luca Pietrantoni