KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & MINERALS
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & MARKETINGCOLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
COURSE SYLLABUS
FIRST SEMESTER 2007-2008 (071)
COURSE TITLE / MGT 415 INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYSECTION / 01
LECTURE SCHEDULE / (10:00 TO 11:15 AM)
LECTURE ROOM / ROOM 130; BUILDING 24
INSTRUCTOR / DR. RAZALI BIN MAT ZIN
INSTRUCTOR’S OFFICE / ROOM 234; BUILDING 24
PHONE / 03-8601885
E-MAIL /
OFFICE HOURS / SUNDAY (2:00AM TO 3:30 NOON)
TUESDAY (2:00 AM TO 3:30 NOON)
AND/OR BY APOINTMENT (use email or phone to make appointments)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introductory study of industrial/organizational psychology and offers an examination of the psychology of behavior at work. Students will learn major theories, their practical applications in the workplace, and to evaluate research investigations of both. The first half of the course will focus on ways to get right people into the right jobs and will address such topics as determining elements of particular jobs, hiring and training people, and providing feedback regarding their performance. The second half will discuss topics that deal with how organizations affect members including what motivates people to work and stay in their jobs; how work conditions affects job satisfaction and commitment among employees; the dynamics of working in groups, and why work-related stress is increasing. The lectures will be related to the topics of the textbook chapters but will augment, supplement, and spice up the material rather than repeat it.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- To help students gain knowledge about the major principles and research findings of the field, as well as an understanding of what industrial psychologists do for the organizations that employ them;
- To help students understand about some of the research methods and techniques needed to obtain information and how this understanding can be applied to organizations in order to enhance both the individual and organizational performance;
4. To expose students to a variety of learning strategies in order to enhance the timeliness, relevancy, and rigor of the course.
TEXTBOOK
Ronald E. Riggio (2003). Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology (4th Edition). Prentice Hall: New Jersey
SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS / HANDOUTS
( Will be distributed during lecture sessions)
CLASS ATTENDANCE/ CONDUCT /& PREPARATION
University regulations on attendance will be strictly followed. Attendance will be taken at each class. The regulation stipulates that any student who accumulates more than SIX (6) unexcused absences will automatically receive a grade of “DN”. For every unexcused absence, below the nine, one point will be deducted from the total points in the course. Only medical and medical (officially certified) will be accepted. No excuse will be entertained if submitted more than one week after the related absence(s). If you miss class, make arrangements to secure notes or handouts from other students. You are responsible for ALL class materials, whether you are in class or not.
Turn all mobile phones and pagers “OFF” during class. Treat everyone with respect. No profanity, or discriminatory or harassing behavior of any kind will be tolerated. Respect confidentiality. It is not possible to cover every eventuality. The instructor will attempt to be as fair as possible. He expects all the students to respond in an adult manner.
Students are expected to take the exams and/or quizzes when scheduled. If a student miss an exam without an excused absence, he will earn a zero for that exam or quiz. NO Exceptions – Don’t even ask for a make-up exam. If a student must be absent on an exam day he must notify the instructor in person before the date and provide a documented excused absence. REMEMBER: No electronic devices (mobile phones, dictionaries, PDAs, etc.) are allowed during EXAMS and Quizzes. Turning off is not enough. Students MUST NOT bring with them. Bringing any of those devices is considered an attempt to cheat. Acts of cheating and attempts to cheat will result in a grade of “F” in the course and will be reported to University Students’ Affairs for further disciplinary action that may include dismissal from the university.
All work submitted must be a student’s own work. Students are responsible for familiarity with academic policies and regulations as set forth by the university without exception. Violation of any of these regulations and policies, in particular any form of direct or indirect plagiarism will result in failure for the entire course. It is the responsibility of the student to understand conditions that constitute a charge of plagiarism. Ignorance of plagiarism is not an excuse.
Students are expected to read and prepare class assignments prior class. Class participation is critical. The instructor recommends that students follow the steps as follows for class each day: (1) review the learning objectives for each chapter; (2) Read the chapter assigned for the day; (3) makes notes and outline the chapter as you read the chapter; (3) Write the definitions for each of the key terms and answer each chapter “Study Questions and Exercises”.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING
Quizzes:
There will be TWO (2) QUIZZES during the course. The quizzes will consist of multiple choice questions and/or True/False items. The instructor reserves the right to include some short answer and/or essay questions depending on the number of students enrolled in the course. Exams will cover text chapters as well as material covered through class lectures/discussions, handouts, videos, class exercises/cases and simulation materials.
Exams:
There will be three (3) exams during the course comprising two (2) major exams during the semester and one (1) final exam. The exam will consist of multiple choice questions and/or True/false items. The instructor reserves the right to include some short answer and/or essay questions depending on the number of students enrolled in the course. Exams will cover text chapters as well as material covered through class lectures/discussions, handouts, videos, class exercises/cases and simulation materials.
Make-up exams and/or quizzes can only provided if the student have a valid excuse endorsed by Students Affairs of KFUPM, and the format of the exam will be essay-type questions.
Essay Homework Assignment:
Each student must prepare two written essay homework assignments. The essay questions will be given at the beginning of the class and the students MUST submit on the specified due dates. Students may submit earlier but any submission after the due date (during class hours) will not be entertained.
Grading Components:
First Quiz 5%
Second Quiz 5%
First Major Examination 20%
Second Major Examination 20%
Two Essay Assignment 10% (5 % each)
Attendance 5 %
Class Participation 5%
Final Examination 30%
Grading Format/System
95 to100 A+
90 to less than 95 A
85 to less than 90 B+
80 to less than 85 B
75 to less than 80 C+
70 to less than 75 C
65 to less than 70 D+
60 to less than 65 D
Less than 60 F
SCHEDULE OF CLASS ACTIVITIES
DATE / LECTURE TOPIC / READINGS & OTHER ACTIVITIES1 / Introduction & Course Overview
Chapter 1: History of Industrial/Organizational Psychology / *Student prepare individual Information Card for record purposes
*Read Chapter 1 of the Text
1 / Chapter 1: History of Industrial/Organizational Psychology / *Read Chapter 1 of the Text
2 / Chapter 2: Research Methods in Industrial/Organizational Psychology / *Read Chapter 2 of the Text
3 / Chapter 3: Job Analysis / *Read Chapter 3 of the Text
3 / FIRST QUIZ (IN-CLASS) / * Read Chapter 1
4 / Chapter 4: Employee Selection / *Read Chapter 4 of the Text
5 / Chapter 5: Evaluating Employee Performance / *Read Chapter 5 of the Text
5 / FIRST MAJOR EXAM
VENUE: BUILDING 24; ROOM 130
TIME: (10:00 TO 11:15 AM --DURING CLASS HOURS) / Revise Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
6 / Chapter 6: Employee Training and Development / *Read Chapter 6 of the Text
7 / Chapter 7: Motivation / *Read Chapter 7 of the Text
7 / FIRST ESSAY HOMEWORK DUE / Submit your essay homework during class hours. Late submission will NOT be entertained.
8 / EID-AL-FITR VACATION / HURRAYYYY!!!! ID MUBARRAK
9 / Chapter 8: Job Satisfaction & Positive Employee Attitudes & Behaviors / *Read Chapter 8 of the Text
10 / Chapter 9: Worker Stress & Negative Employee Attitudes & Behaviors / *Read Chapter 9 of the Text
11 / Chapter 10: Communication in the Workplace / *Read Chapter 10 of the Text
12 / Chapter 11: Group Process in Work Organizations / *Read Chapter 11 of the Text
13 / Chapter 12: Leadership / *Read Chapter 12 of the Text
14 / Chapter 13: Influence, Power and Politics / *Read Chapter 13 of the Text
14 / SECOND QUIZ (IN-CLASS) / * Revise Chapter 6 of the Text
15 / Chapter 14: Organizational Structure, Culture & Development / *Read Chapter 14 of the Text
16 / SECOND MAJOR EXAM
VENUE: BUILDING 24; ROOM 120
TIME: 8:00 PM TO 9:00 P.M / Revise Chapter 6, 7 , 8, 9 & 10
16 / Chapter 15: Human Factors and Occupational Psychology / *Read Chapter 15 of the Text
17 / SECOND ESSAY HOMEWORK DUE / Submit your essay homework during class hours. Late submission will not be entertained.
18 / EID-AL-ADHA VACATION / HURRAYYYY!!!! ID MUBARRAK
19-20 / FINAL EXAMINATION / Revise Chapter 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 of the Text
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