Annexure AAB-CD-01a

Course Title: PSYCHOLOGY AT WORK PLACE L T P/ SW/F TOTAL

Course Code: S W CREDIT
Credit Units: 3 UNITS
Level: PG
3 0 0 0 3

Course Objectives:
To introduce major topics and subspecialties including findings that have served to define field of psychology
To comprehend the basic processes and concepts of applied psychology at work place.
To allow participants to explore ways in which work-life success can be improved through the benefits of Psychology.

Prerequisites:
The student should have the basic understanding of human behavior.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrates an overview about the implication of psychology in organization

Illustrates the applied concepts of psychology at workplace.
Understands an outline for work-life success through the benefits of psychology

Course Contents / Syllabus: Weightage

1 Module I : Introduction 10%
Descriptors/Topics

The science of psychology, psychology and common sense, the beginnings of modern psychology,
psychology today, techniques, tactics and tools.
2 Module II: Brain and behavior 10%
Descriptors/Topics
Neurons, synapses, Nervous system and glands

3 Module III Principles of cognitive process 20%

Descriptors/Topics

Thinking,: thinking process, problem solving, decision making and creative thinking, principles of
learning and cognitive learning, memory models and amnesia , memory

4 Module IV Emotions, stress and psychological well being. 10%

Descriptors/Topics

Expression and perception of emotions, Intelligence quotient, Emotional quotient, social quotient and
spiritual quotient, stress and stressors, psychological well being.

5 Module V Personality and social perception, influence and relationships 20%

Descriptors/Topics

Theories of personality, nature-nurture, impression formation, attribution, conformity, obedience and

interpersonal attraction.

6 Module VI: Motivation, job satisfaction and job involvement 20%

Descriptors/Topics
Content, processes, theories, quality of work life, job involvement and organizational commitment

7 Module VII: Contemporary issues in work psychology 10%

8 Descriptors/Topics
Meaning of work, Positive psychology and its role in developing effective organizations, impact of
personality on work and work performance, Gender sensitivity, Organizational justice, Organizational
misbehavior and counterproductive work behavior, Managing diversity and work life balance.
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Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term

Examination

100% NA 100%

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
End Term
Components Examination
(Drop
down) Mid- Project Assignment Attendance
Term
Exam

Weightage
(%)
10% 10% 5% 5% 70%

Text:

Clifford T. Morgan, Richard A. King, John R. Weis and John Schopler, 1993, Introduction to Psychology-7th Edition. Tata McGraw Hill Book
CO. New Delhi
A.rnold J, Robertson I V and Cooper C L, 1996, Work Psychology :Understanding Human Behaviour in the work place Macmillan India Ltd
Schultz D.and Schultz S E 2002, Psychology and Work Today Pearson Education, Inc and Dorling Kindersley Publishing Inc.

References:

Feldman Robert S. (2005), Understanding Psychology, Tata Mc Graw Hill

Huffman K,Vernoy M And Vernoy J, 2000, Psychology in Action- 5th Edition .John Wiley and Sons