Organizational Psychology and Business Performance

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Understanding the human side of organizations is a key factor for creating successful, innovative and adaptive workplaces. This course provides students with a science-based exploration of how human beings behave within organizations. 
The course's relevance lies in addressing the challenges faced by today's rapidly evolving global workplace. Organizations must navigate complex issues such as managing diversity, driving engagement, and fostering environments where people feel valued and motivated to work.
The purpose of this course is twofold: to provide students with foundational knowledge of human behavior in organizational settings and to develop practical skills to apply these principles to real-world scenarios. Students will delve into the foundations of human behavior and organizational psychology, analyzing individual differences and their impact on workplace dynamics. They will examine the role of motivation in employee engagement, investigate organizational culture, and explore effective change management strategies. The course also covers leadership theories and their practical applications, preparing students to address ethical dilemmas in diversity, equity, 
and inclusion

CONTENT
Unit I. Introduction to Human Behavior
o Foundations of human behavior.
o Human Behavior dynamics in the workplace.
o Is there a universal approach to human behavior?

Unit II. Foundations of Organizational Psychology
o Definition and scope of Organizational Psychology.
o Evolution of Organizational Psychology.
o The role of Organizational Psychology in today’s workplace. 

Unit III. Individual Differences in Organizations
o Personality traits and their relation to the workplace.
o Cognitive abilities in decision making.
o Motivation in the workplace.

Unit IV. Organizational Culture and Change Management
o Definition and elements of organizational culture.
o Effectively managing change within organizational cultures.
o Cultural change and its alignment with business needs.
o How to overcome change resistance.

Unit V. Leadership and Decision Making
o The concept of ideal leader.
o Developing effective leadership skills.

LEARNING ASSESSMENT
Final Assessment: Leading my organization 30%
Debate: Cultural Fit vs Technical Experience? 14%
Motivation Map: Tailoring Strategies for Employee 
Engagement. 14%
Cultural Traits Auction: Building an Organizational Culture 14%
Ethical Dilemmas in DEI 14%
Change Management Simulation 14%
Total 100%