B3084 - Organizational Psychology and Team Processess

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, students will know: •the main theories in Organizational Psychology •the main principles of organizational structure and design •the social-psychological processes underlying teamwork •the main theories of leader-members relationships, conflict management and development of creativity-innovation outcomes •the main psychosocial processes related to organizational behavior •the main goals of psychologists’ professional activity in such domains

Course contents

The course provides an in-depth exploration of Organizational Psychology, encompassing its theoretical, research-oriented, and professional facets. It is composed of several modules that work together to offer a comprehensive understanding of the discipline.

The objectives of this course are to cultivate knowledge and competencies in the following areas:

Understanding various types of organizations, local and global

Nudging behavioural changes in the organizations

Technology integration and adoption in organizations

Training in organizations, focusing on training design, evaluation and training transfer

The role and interpretation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in organizations

Organazional structure and cultural diversity

The psychosocial impact of organizational mergers and acquisitions

Readings/Bibliography

FOR THE CLOSED QUESTIONS (ALL ARE MANDATORY READINGS)

 

Vorm, E. S., & Combs, D. J. (2022). Integrating transparency, trust, and acceptance: The intelligent systems technology acceptance model (ISTAM). International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 38(18-20), 1828-1845

von Thiele Schwarz, U., Nielsen, K., Edwards, K., Hasson, H., Ipsen, C., Savage, C., ... & Reed, J. E. (2021). How to design, implement and evaluate organizational interventions for maximum impact: The Sigtuna Principles. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 30(3), 415-427.

Fraboni, F., Brendel, H., & Pietrantoni, L. (2023). Evaluating Organizational Guidelines for Enhancing Psychological Well-Being, Safety, and Performance in Technology Integration. Sustainability, 15(10), 8113.

Venema, T., & van Gestel, L. (2021). Nudging in the workplace: Facilitating desirable behaviour by changing the environment. In A handbook of theories on designing alignment between people and the office environment (pp. 222-235). Routledge.

Morandini, S., Fraboni, F., De Angelis, M., Puzzo, G., Giusino, D., & Pietrantoni, L. (2023). The impact of artificial intelligence on workers’ skills: Upskilling and reskilling in organisations. Informing Science, 26, 39.

 

FOR THE OPEN QUESTIONS: «report the methods or the results….»

SELECT TWO PAPERS AT YOUR CHOICE!

1.Tušl, M., Rainieri, G., Fraboni, F., De Angelis, M., Depolo, M., Pietrantoni, L., & Pingitore, A. (2020). Helicopter pilots’ tasks, subjective workload, and the role of external visual cues during shipboard landing. Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 14(3), 242-257.2.Puzzo, G., Sbaa, M. Y., Zappalà, S., & Pietrantoni, L. (2023). The impact of cultural intelligence on burnout among practitioners working with migrants: an examination of age, gender, training, and language proficiency. Current Psychology, 1-15.3.Brendel, H., Sbaa, M. Y., Zappala, S., Puzzo, G., & Pietrantoni, L. (2023). The Impact of Work-Related Barriers on Job Satisfaction of Practitioners Working with Migrants. Social Sciences, 12(2), 98.4.Panchetti, T., Pietrantoni, L., Puzzo, G., Gualtieri, L., & Fraboni, F. (2023). Assessing the Relationship between Cognitive Workload, Workstation Design, User Acceptance and Trust in Collaborative Robots. Applied Sciences, 13(3), 1720.5.Paganin, G., De Angelis, M., Pische, E., Violante, F. S., Guglielmi, D., & Pietrantoni, L. (2023). The Impact of Mental Health Leadership on Teamwork in Healthcare Organizations: A Serial Mediation Study. Sustainability, 15(9), 7337.6.Martinolli, G., de Angelis, M., Tordera, N., & Pietrantoni, L. (2021). The organizational climate for sustainable commuting: an italian validation study in the academic sector. Sustainability, 13(16), 9215.

Teaching methods

The teaching methodologies for this course are:

A) Lectures: These sessions involve a comprehensive review of the relevant literature, exploration of conceptual issues, and presentation of empirical findings by the lecturer. These sessions are interactive, allowing for questions and comments from students. The slides used in the lectures will be uploaded to the virtual platform for further reference after each session.

B) Student-Engagement Strategies: This includes the flipped classroom approach, paired and small-group activities, role-play, and case work. The flipped classroom model shifts traditional lecture content to pre-class assignments, enabling class time to be utilized for more interactive and immersive learning experiences. This method empowers instructors in their crucial role of guiding students towards deeper comprehension and more advanced application of concepts.

Ethical Conduct: All students are required to adhere to the University of Bologna's ethical code. This includes treating all peers, themselves, the course instructor, and teaching assistant with respect and courtesy, embracing and respecting diversity in all its forms.

Assessment methods

The final assessment incorporates multiple evaluation methods:

This consists of 30 multiple-choice questions, 5 questions for each paper (6 papers).

Each question is offering four options (one correct answer, three incorrect)

Two open questions are related with optional papers. Select the ones you prefer!

The questions are based solely on the prescribed reading material, not on lecture slides.

Students are responsible for sourcing the full text of the papers and chapters listed.

The written exam, which lasts around 50 minutes, is scheduled approximately one week after the final class.

This contributes up to 22 out of 30 points to the final grade.

TENTATIVE DATE FOR THE FINAL WRITTEN EXAM: 29 NOVEMBER 2023, TIME TBD

2. Active Participation: This is evaluated using various behavioral indicators such as asking questions, taking notes, abstaining from unrelated tasks, leveraging prior knowledge and personal experiences, and engaging in both in-class and flipped class group activities. Attendance also contributes to this assessment. This component contributes up to 4 out of 30 points to the final grade.

3. Assignment: The assignment is a way to evaluate the knowledge and skills learned in the class, encompassing writing, presenting, and researching relevant scientific documents. Assignments must be submitted via the virtual platform (virtuale.unibo.it) and will require individual work at home in preparation for the following class, which may also include an oral presentation. The assignment can earn full points if it aligns completely with the instructions, has a clear structure, offers original insights, is well-argued, uses correct English, adheres to academic writing conventions, and references are according to APA standards. This section contributes up to 4 out of 30 points to the final grade.

The assignment topic is "An Intervention in an Organization". The task involves describing a specific type of intervention designed to enhance well-being and/or productivity within a specific sector.

You are required to interview a manager within your country and ask them to explain the intervention's type, components, modality, organizational context, and the effects of the intervention.

The document should summarize the organizational context, the profile of the interviewee, the contents, and quotes from the interview, concluding with your personal considerations about the intervention's working mechanisms, strengths, and weaknesses.

The assignment must be formatted and submitted as follows:

- Format: Word document (.docx or .pdf)

- File Name: "NameSurname_NAMEORGANIZATION.docx" (e.g., "LucaPietrantoni_DUCATI.docx")

- Upload: The paper should be uploaded on virtuale.unibo.it (not sent via email)

- Include your name and surname at the top of the document

- Word Count: Minimum of 1500 words, maximum of 2000 words (including front page and references)

- Font: Times New Roman, size 11, spacing 1

- Include at least 1 figure and 1 table

- Maximum of 10 references from papers or books (websites are not accepted).

DEADLINE IS 15TH NOVEMBER EOD

Office hours

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