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PSYO921 – Applied Psychology in Human Resource Management

2017 – S1 Evening

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Associate Professor
Colin Wastell
Contact via 02-9850-8600
C3A507
By Appointment
Lecturer and unit convenor
Monique Crane
C3A 509
by appointment
Credit points Credit points
4
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to DOrgPsych or MOrgPsych or GradCertBusPsy or GradDipBusPsy
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
This unit is designed to integrate psychological perspectives with the practical, day-to-day opportunities and challenges faced by organisations. At a macro level, we examine organisational learning and decision making, how organisations respond to diversity and competition, and how they can engender innovation and creativity amongst its workforce. At a micro-level, we consider knowledge management strategies, contracts and negotiation, and expert witness reports. Students completing this unit should be capable of acknowledging and responding to diversity within an organisational setting, improving knowledge management within an organisation, reviewing contracts as appropriate, and providing efficient and appropriate expert witness testimony on request.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of diversity in organisations and the impact of diversity on organisational functioning.
  • Critique how organisations collect, store and use organisational knowledge.
  • Critique a contract for the provision of psychological services in an organisational setting.
  • Apply knowledge of cognitive processes to identify the limitations of human strategic decision-making.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to use incentives and other strategies to manage human performance.
  • Apply psychological perspectives on power and influence processes.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Knowledge Management Report 50% No 31st March 2017
Organisational Contract 29% No 14th April 2017
Weekly online quizzes 21% No on-going

Knowledge Management Report

Due: 31st March 2017
Weighting: 50%

The aim of this assessment is to enable students to demonstrate their capacity to prepare a report that reviews current knowledge management strategies within an organisation and proposes alternative strategies to improve the capture and retention of corporate knowledge (2500 words)


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Critique how organisations collect, store and use organisational knowledge.
  • Apply knowledge of cognitive processes to identify the limitations of human strategic decision-making.

Organisational Contract

Due: 14th April 2017
Weighting: 29%

The aim of this assessment is to examine students’ capacity to critique a scope of work and contract for the delivery of organisational psychological services. Issues such as intellectual property, copyright, duty of care, and insurance will need to be addressed (1500 words).


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Critique a contract for the provision of psychological services in an organisational setting.
  • Apply psychological perspectives on power and influence processes.

Weekly online quizzes

Due: on-going
Weighting: 21%

Seven short on-line quizzes relating to each of the topic areas (e.g., managing organisational knowledge) to be completed before each of the workshops.


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of diversity in organisations and the impact of diversity on organisational functioning.
  • Apply knowledge of cognitive processes to identify the limitations of human strategic decision-making.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to use incentives and other strategies to manage human performance.

Delivery and Resources

This unit consists of:

  • Weekly on-line lectures
  • Fortnightly 2 hour workshops
  • Weekly compulsory readings

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_2016.html

Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html

Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html​

Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html

Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration

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/

Results

Results shown in iLearn, 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.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.

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.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

IT Help

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.

Graduate Capabilities

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of diversity in organisations and the impact of diversity on organisational functioning.
  • Critique how organisations collect, store and use organisational knowledge.
  • Critique a contract for the provision of psychological services in an organisational setting.
  • Apply knowledge of cognitive processes to identify the limitations of human strategic decision-making.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to use incentives and other strategies to manage human performance.

Assessment task

  • Organisational Contract

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of diversity in organisations and the impact of diversity on organisational functioning.
  • Critique how organisations collect, store and use organisational knowledge.
  • Critique a contract for the provision of psychological services in an organisational setting.
  • Apply knowledge of cognitive processes to identify the limitations of human strategic decision-making.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to use incentives and other strategies to manage human performance.
  • Apply psychological perspectives on power and influence processes.

Assessment tasks

  • Knowledge Management Report
  • Organisational Contract
  • Weekly online quizzes

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of diversity in organisations and the impact of diversity on organisational functioning.
  • Critique how organisations collect, store and use organisational knowledge.
  • Apply psychological perspectives on power and influence processes.

Assessment tasks

  • Knowledge Management Report
  • Organisational Contract

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of diversity in organisations and the impact of diversity on organisational functioning.
  • Critique how organisations collect, store and use organisational knowledge.
  • Critique a contract for the provision of psychological services in an organisational setting.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to use incentives and other strategies to manage human performance.
  • Apply psychological perspectives on power and influence processes.

Assessment tasks

  • Knowledge Management Report
  • Organisational Contract

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

  • Critique how organisations collect, store and use organisational knowledge.
  • Critique a contract for the provision of psychological services in an organisational setting.
  • Apply psychological perspectives on power and influence processes.

Assessment tasks

  • Knowledge Management Report
  • Organisational Contract

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of diversity in organisations and the impact of diversity on organisational functioning.
  • Apply psychological perspectives on power and influence processes.

Assessment task

  • Organisational Contract

Changes since First Published

Date Description
24/02/2017 Hi, This had a unit schedule attached to it and it was making students confused. I have removed it and the unit schedule will be available in ilearn which they will be able to access on Monday. I think there is no point having double copies. Monique