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PSYO939 – Team Factors in the Workplace
2014 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Barbara Griffin
Contact via barbara.griffin@mq.edu.au
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to DOrgPsych or MOrgPsych or PGDipOrgBeh
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides students with an understanding of the factors that influence how people work together, what makes a team effective in the contemporary workplace, and the role of leadership. Lectures explore work behaviour at both the individual and the team level, drawing on theories and research in the literature on groups as well as the more recent multilevel research in organisational psychology. Students are required to engage in team assessment projects to help them develop professional skills and learn how they might function more effectively in group contexts.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Be able to explain key group processes that affect team performance at work
- Understand the basic theory and issues related to multilevel issues in organisations
- Know what factors to consider when selecting team members
- Identify key leadership competencies
- Present information on individual and group functioning for an organisation in a clear and appropriate manner
- Assess a conflict situation and develop innovative strategies for managing it
- Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and productively in teams
- Engage in self-reflective practice
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Survey report | 30% | TBA |
| Case study | 20% | TBA |
| Self-reflection task | 50% | TBA |
Survey report
Due: TBA
Weighting: 30%
Students work in teams to develop a written report of survey data, including making recommendations. Teams are to work together to allocate tasks and plan the report.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Be able to explain key group processes that affect team performance at work
- Understand the basic theory and issues related to multilevel issues in organisations
- Present information on individual and group functioning for an organisation in a clear and appropriate manner
- Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and productively in teams
Case study
Due: TBA
Weighting: 20%
Case study of a difficult interpersonal situation faced by a team leader. Students are required to analyse the problem and sugges some evidence-based solutions that might be applied in managing the situation
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Be able to explain key group processes that affect team performance at work
- Identify key leadership competencies
- Assess a conflict situation and develop innovative strategies for managing it
- Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and productively in teams
Self-reflection task
Due: TBA
Weighting: 50%
Students are required to submit a paper commenting on 1) a group or team process/issue/or strategy they observed while working their class team, using team theory and research to explain how and why it could impact team performance and effectiveness; and 2) one skill they would like to develop to further improve their own ability to work effectively in a team-based work context, explaining why this skill would be beneficial (referencing relevant literature).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Be able to explain key group processes that affect team performance at work
- Know what factors to consider when selecting team members
- Identify key leadership competencies
- Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and productively in teams
- Engage in self-reflective practice
Delivery and Resources
1. Lectures - on campus
2. Class activities - will include opportunities for team experience and allow students to develop competencies
3. Reading - a comprehensive reading list is provided on iLearn
4. On-line resources - the iLearn site will include additional information
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
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Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Be able to explain key group processes that affect team performance at work
- Understand the basic theory and issues related to multilevel issues in organisations
- Know what factors to consider when selecting team members
- Identify key leadership competencies
- Present information on individual and group functioning for an organisation in a clear and appropriate manner
- Assess a conflict situation and develop innovative strategies for managing it
- Engage in self-reflective practice
Assessment tasks
- Survey report
- Case study
- Self-reflection task
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Be able to explain key group processes that affect team performance at work
- Present information on individual and group functioning for an organisation in a clear and appropriate manner
- Assess a conflict situation and develop innovative strategies for managing it
Assessment tasks
- Survey report
- Case study
- Self-reflection task
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Understand the basic theory and issues related to multilevel issues in organisations
- Know what factors to consider when selecting team members
- Present information on individual and group functioning for an organisation in a clear and appropriate manner
Assessment task
- Survey report
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Be able to explain key group processes that affect team performance at work
- Present information on individual and group functioning for an organisation in a clear and appropriate manner
- Assess a conflict situation and develop innovative strategies for managing it
- Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and productively in teams
- Engage in self-reflective practice
Assessment tasks
- Survey report
- Case study
- Self-reflection task
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Assess a conflict situation and develop innovative strategies for managing it
- Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and productively in teams
Assessment task
- Self-reflection task
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Know what factors to consider when selecting team members
- Identify key leadership competencies
- Present information on individual and group functioning for an organisation in a clear and appropriate manner
- Assess a conflict situation and develop innovative strategies for managing it
- Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and productively in teams
- Engage in self-reflective practice
Assessment tasks
- Case study
- Self-reflection task