Fall 2022 - BPK 381 B100
Psychology of Work (3)
Class Number: 5016
Delivery Method: Blended
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Location: TBA
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Exam Times + Location:
Dec 15, 2022
Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Anne-Kristina Arnold
aarnolda@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5213
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Prerequisites:
PSYC 210 or both of BPK 207 and STAT 201. Corequisite: STAT 201 may be taken concurrently. Recommended: BPK 180.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The application of psychological principles and methods to the study of human performance at work. A systems approach will be taken to study the interactions among the individual worker, his/her task, groups of workers, and the management structure of the organization.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Structure - Pre-learning online 1 hour(OL), face to face 2 hours(F-F)
Week/Module |
Learning Outcomes |
Activity |
Pre-learning online |
Face to face session |
Assessments |
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Week 1 Introduction Friday Sept 9th only
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CLO.1,8
1. Develop appreciation for the importance of healthy work 2. Get to know other students, create a supportive environment |
Complete "who is in the class survey" (L-L)
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Complete "who is in the class survey" (L-L) Plagiarism & A I Tutorial (L-C) (3) Intro |
Lecture: Healthy Work (T-L)
Introduction to course and blended format History |
None |
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Week 2 Research Organizations and Socialization Sept 12th
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CLO 1,2 1. Summarize how different organizational structures influence culture, climate, roles and norms impact the health of workplaces. CLO 1,2 2. 1. Critique the limitations and methods of psychological research as they apply to understanding psychology in the workplace. |
Research in psychology of work |
Introduction Video Current topic video/blog (1) Activity TBD (L-L) (2) Online lectures: Research (T-L) (3)
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Review study questions Lecture: Organizations and socialization (3) Case Study – SFU (4) Integration Activity (5) Exploring structure at SFU Review study questions Lecture: Elements of an Organization (T-L) (3) Research Case Study (4) Integration Activity (5) Defining SFU culture Activity |
Portfolio |
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Week 3 Individuals at Work Sept 19th
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CLO 3 Examine demographic trends in today’s workplaces and interpret challenges & benefits for individuals, organizations and society. |
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Introduction to Individuals at Work Video Current topic - Pay gap video(L-C) -Male Nurses (1) Activity (L-L) (2) Online lecture: Individuals at Work Aging, culture, discriminationT-L) (3) Draft topic for research paper (T-L,L-L) |
Review study questions Case studies (L-C) (4) discrimination in the workplace(L-L) Integration Activity (5) TBD |
Quiz 1 –Weeks 1-3 Portfolio++ |
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Week 4 Writing a thesis statement Sept 27th – no Friday Class |
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Discussion: Topic, question, claim, thesis
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Lecture: Writing Research Papers – Guest(T-L) (3)
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No class today |
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Week 5 Psychosocial stress Oct 3rd
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CLO 2,5,8 1. Describe mechanisms which relate psychosocial stress to physical and mental illness, injury, accidents and antisocial behavior at work. |
Flip grid about stress experience |
Introduction to Stress Video Current topic video/blog (1) Flip grid about stress experience (2) 2 mini lectures: Stress Model (T-L) (3) |
Review study questions Lecture: Stress and health(T-L) (3) Stress case study activity (4) Integration Activity (5) TBD |
Portfolio
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Week 6 Job Satisfaction and Job Analysis Oct 10th
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CLO 1,2,4,8 Describe and apply metrics for measuring job satisfaction 2 Apply satisfaction theories to case studies CLO , 4 1. Integrate material to select job analysis techniques for identifying job design concerns and apply these to case studies |
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Intro to Satisfaction and Job Analysis Video Current topic video/blog (1) Activity: TBD (2) 2 mini lectures: Satisfaction (T-L) (3)
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Review study questions Lecture Job Analysis techniques(T-L) (3) Nasa Workload Index Activity(L-L,L-C) (4) Integration Activity (5) Psychological Healthy Workplace Standard Activity(L-L,L-C)Integration Activity (5) Satisfaction surveys |
Quiz 2 - Weeks 4-5 Portfolio
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Week 7 Midterm Exam Oct 17th
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None |
Review for midterm (T-L, L-L) |
Midterm exam |
MIDTERM EXAM Modules 1-6.1 |
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Week 8 Motivation Oct 24th
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CLO 1,2,4,8 1. Describe and apply metrics for measuring motivation 2 Apply motivation theories to case studies |
Flip grid about motivation experience |
Introduction to Motivation Video Current topic video/blog (1) Flip grid about motivation experience (2) 2 mini lectures: Motivation (T-L) (3) |
Review study questions Lecture: Motivation(T-L) (3) Stress case study activity (4) Integration Activity (5) Exploring Motivation at SFU |
Portfolio |
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Week 9 Personnel Selection
Oct 31st
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. .1. Describe how personnel selection and training, influence psychological health in the workplace. 2. Interpret legislation for discrimination and drug/alcohol use at work. |
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Introduction to Personnel Selection Video Current topic video/blog (1) Case Studies Activity(L-C) (2) 2 mini lectures: Personnel Selection (T-L) (3) |
Review study questions Lecture Selection(T-L) (3) Selection Activity(L-L,L-C) (4) Integration Activity (5) Selection procedures SFU |
Quiz 3 Weeks 6-8 Portfolio |
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Week 10 Training
Nov 7th – No Fri class
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CLO 1,2,3,4,6,8 1
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Discussion about training experience Word cloud
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Introduction to Training Video Current topic video/blog (1) Activity TBD(L-C) (2) 2 mini lectures: Training (T-L) (3) |
No Class today |
Portfolio |
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Week 11 Shift Work Nov 14th |
CLO 1,2,4,5,8 1. Outline the effects of schedule design on fatigue, circadian rhythm and health and create solutions to address concerns |
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Introduction to Shift Work Video Current topic video/blog (1) Sleepiness Scale(L-L,L-C) (3) Activity TBD(L-C) (2) 2 mini lectures: Shift Work(T-L) (3) |
Review study questions Lecture Shift Work(T-L) (3) Shift Work Activity(L-L,L-C) (4) Integration Activity (5) TBD |
Student Presentation: Various(L-L,L-C) Portfolio |
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Week 12 Participatory Design Models Teams Unions Nov 21st |
CLO 1,2,4,7,8 1. Communicate evidence-based knowledge about a topic relevant to course material |
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Introduction to Unions Video Current topic video/blog (1) Activity - Ted Talk - Holocracies(L-C)(L-C) (2) 2 mini lectures: Unions(T-L) (3) |
Review study questions Lecture Teams(T-L) (3) Teams Activity(L-L,L-C) (4) Integration Activity (5) TBD |
Research Paper Nov 25th Student Presentation: Various(L-L,L-C) Portfolio
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Week 13 Physical Design Accidents and Human Error Nov 28th |
CLO 1,2 1.Identify the impact of psychological factors in accidents in the workplace |
Safety program video(L-C) |
Intro to Human Error Video Current topic -Human Factors in Healthcare video(L-C)(1) Activity – TBD (2) 2 mini lectures: Human Error(T-L) |
Review study questions Lecture Physical Design(T-L) (3) Design Activity(L-L,L-C) (4) Case Study in aviation human error(L-L,L-C) (4) Integration Activity (5) TBD |
Quiz 4 Weeks 9-13 Student Presentation: Various(L-L,L-C) Portfolio Final Exam (exam week TBD) |
Materials
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
It is the responsibility of the student to keep their BPK course outlines if they plan on furthering their education.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html