Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Kim Curby
Contact via Email
By appointment
Lecturer
Ben Morrison
Contact via Email
By appointment
Lecturer
Narelle Hess
Contact via Email
By appointment
Lecturer
Monique Crane
Contact via Email
By appointment
Lecturer
Joanne Earl
Contact via Email
By appointment
Lecturer
Mark Wiggins
Contact via Email
By appointment
|
---|---|
Credit points |
Credit points
10
|
Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 level or above including ((PSYC104 or PSYU1104 or PSYX104 or PSYX1104 or PSYU1101 or PSYX1101) and (PSYC105 or PSYU1105 or PSYX105 or PSYX1105 or PSYU1102 or PSYX1102))
|
Corequisites |
Corequisites
|
Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
|
Unit description |
Unit description
An individual’s relationship with their employment can have a striking influence on their general wellbeing, life satisfaction, and productivity at work, with a typical individual spending approximately a third of their life at work. This unit introduces students to the psychological perspectives of the world of work, including both individual and organisational aspects. Students will learn how organisational psychologists apply psychological principles and tools to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems related to employee wellbeing, performance, and organisational design. Tutorials will draw on real-life case studies to provide hands-on experience with the tools and techniques used by organisational psychologists. This ensures that students are equipped to apply the knowledge acquired in this unit to contemporary issues facing employees and organisations. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late submissions will receive a 5% per day penalty including weekends and public holidays, unless an extension has been granted through special consideration. No late submissions will be accepted more than 5 days after the submission deadline, unless special consideration has been granted. No further submissions will be accepted after the marked assignments are returned and feedback is released to students.
All extensions need to be formally requested in line with the special consideration policy.
The final exam for this unit is currently scheduled to occur on Macquarie University campus. Students are expected to make themselves available for the final exam, at the date and time set by the University, in line with the Assessment Policy and Procedure.
Word count penalty: 5% of the possible mark will be deducted per 100 words over the word limit for the assessment task. An additional 99 words beyond the limit can be written without penalty.
Sitting the final exam is compulsory in order to be eligible to pass the unit. Any student who does not attempt the final exam will be granted a Fail Absent grade.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
---|---|---|---|
Online quiz | 10% | No | Weeks 4, 7, & 11 |
Report | 40% | No | Monday at 5 pm Week 9 (May 2nd) |
Final examination | 50% | No | University Exam Period |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Weeks 4, 7, & 11
Weighting: 10%
Regular online quizzes testing unit content.
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Monday at 5 pm Week 9 (May 2nd)
Weighting: 40%
A professional report applying principles of organisational psychology to the workplace setting.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 38 hours
Due: University Exam Period
Weighting: 50%
Final examination held within the University’s formal exam period, in accordance with relevant requirements.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
This version of the unit is “In person scheduled weekday”. Students can enroll in either an on-campus lecture (space permitting) or an online/live-streamed lecture classes. This version of the unit has on-campus tutorial/practical classes only. Students should not attend on-campus classes if you are unwell or have any cold and flu-like symptoms. Ensure you follow the most recent University COVID-19 advice https://www.mq.edu.au/about/coronavirus-faqs/information-for-students
For general information on unit versions, see this website https://students.mq.edu.au/study/enrolling/choosing-units
Required Textbook
Landy, F. J, & Conte, J. M. (2019). Work in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology (6th Australian & New Zealand Edition). John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 9781119571827
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Grading
Macquarie University follow standards-based assessment of student performance. All individual assessment tasks are subject to moderation, consistent with the Assessment Policy and Procedure. A student’s final mark for this unit, and associated grade, must reflect their attainment of the unit learning outcomes, and isn’t necessarily a simple summation of their individual assessment items.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook