Specialization in Organizational Psychology & Organizational Development
Niveau
Bachelor
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The students
• know the definitions and basic concepts of interaction and communication, including the differences between oral, written, and nonverbal communication as well as formal and informal communication channels.
• understand the mechanisms and effects of organizational socialization, as well as the basics of leadership, including the framework model and the determinants for successful leadership and their ethical aspects.
• can identify the various aspects and basic components of systemic and agile organizational development and apply the framework conditions such as contract clarification, structural organization, and process architecture in practice.
• analyze models and phases of organizational diagnosis, understand the methodology behind model-based versus case-oriented diagnosis, and can carry out these processes from introduction through exploration to data processing and presentation.
• recognize and evaluate the organizational climate and culture by measuring, interpreting, and understanding their respective effects on the organizational environment.
• know the definitions and basic concepts of interaction and communication, including the differences between oral, written, and nonverbal communication as well as formal and informal communication channels.
• understand the mechanisms and effects of organizational socialization, as well as the basics of leadership, including the framework model and the determinants for successful leadership and their ethical aspects.
• can identify the various aspects and basic components of systemic and agile organizational development and apply the framework conditions such as contract clarification, structural organization, and process architecture in practice.
• analyze models and phases of organizational diagnosis, understand the methodology behind model-based versus case-oriented diagnosis, and can carry out these processes from introduction through exploration to data processing and presentation.
• recognize and evaluate the organizational climate and culture by measuring, interpreting, and understanding their respective effects on the organizational environment.
Prerequisites for the course
None
Course content
• Interaction & Communication (Term definition; Ostracism & Discrimination; Forms of communication [oral, written, nonverbal]; Formal & Informal Communication)
• Gravitation & Organizational Socialization (Term definition; Basics of organizational socialization; Impact of organizational socialization)
• Leadership of Employees (Leadership & Leadership Success; Framework model & Determinants of leadership; Ethical aspects of leadership)
• Organizational Development (Basic concepts and basic components of systemic & agile organizational development; Framework conditions: clarification of mandate, structural setup & process architecture; Adaptation model [basic roles & role constitution; delegation matrix; context bridge, continuous learning support; self-organization circle; leadership monitor; circle model as leadership model; circle constitution]; Decision tools & aids)
• Organizational Diagnosis (Model-based vs. case-oriented organizational diagnosis; Phases of organizational diagnosis [Introduction, Exploration, Planning, Main examination execution, Data processing, Data preparation and interpretation, Presentation])
• Organizational Culture & Climate (Term definition or differentiation; Measurement, Interpretation & Impact of Organizational Climate; Concept, Measurement & Interpretation of Organizational Culture)
• Gravitation & Organizational Socialization (Term definition; Basics of organizational socialization; Impact of organizational socialization)
• Leadership of Employees (Leadership & Leadership Success; Framework model & Determinants of leadership; Ethical aspects of leadership)
• Organizational Development (Basic concepts and basic components of systemic & agile organizational development; Framework conditions: clarification of mandate, structural setup & process architecture; Adaptation model [basic roles & role constitution; delegation matrix; context bridge, continuous learning support; self-organization circle; leadership monitor; circle model as leadership model; circle constitution]; Decision tools & aids)
• Organizational Diagnosis (Model-based vs. case-oriented organizational diagnosis; Phases of organizational diagnosis [Introduction, Exploration, Planning, Main examination execution, Data processing, Data preparation and interpretation, Presentation])
• Organizational Culture & Climate (Term definition or differentiation; Measurement, Interpretation & Impact of Organizational Climate; Concept, Measurement & Interpretation of Organizational Culture)
Recommended specialist literature
• Kauffeld, S. (2019) (Hrsg.). Arbeits-, Organisations- und Personalpsychologie für Bachelor. Berlin: Springer.
• Kluge, A. (2021). Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie. Stuttgart: W. Kohlhammer.
• Nerdinger, F. W., Blickle, G., & Schaper, N. (2019). Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie. Berlin: Springer.
• Oestereich, B., & Schröder, C. (2019). Agile Organisationsentwicklung: Handbuch zum Aufbau anpassungsfähiger Organisationen. München: Vahlen.
• Schiersmann, C., & Thiel,, H.-U. (2018). Organisationsentwicklung: Prinzipien und Strategien von Veränderungsprozessen. Wiesbaden: Springer.
• Wiese, B. S., & Stertz, A. M. (2019). Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie: Ein Überblick für Psychologiestudierenden und -interessierte. Berlin: Springer.
• Kluge, A. (2021). Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie. Stuttgart: W. Kohlhammer.
• Nerdinger, F. W., Blickle, G., & Schaper, N. (2019). Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie. Berlin: Springer.
• Oestereich, B., & Schröder, C. (2019). Agile Organisationsentwicklung: Handbuch zum Aufbau anpassungsfähiger Organisationen. München: Vahlen.
• Schiersmann, C., & Thiel,, H.-U. (2018). Organisationsentwicklung: Prinzipien und Strategien von Veränderungsprozessen. Wiesbaden: Springer.
• Wiese, B. S., & Stertz, A. M. (2019). Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie: Ein Überblick für Psychologiestudierenden und -interessierte. Berlin: Springer.
Assessment methods and criteria
• Quiz
• Seminar Paper
• Seminar Paper
Language
German
Number of ECTS credits awarded
6
Share of e-learning in %
20
Semester hours per week
4.0
Planned teaching and learning method
20% of the course will be covered through eLearning. This will involve a combination of online phases (inductive method for independent acquisition of knowledge and practicing tasks) and face-to-face sessions (deductive method providing assistance in the learning process and imparting knowledge through lectures).
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
4
Name of lecturer
STGL
Academic year
2
Key figure of the course/module
VWP7
Type of course/module
integrated lecture
Type of course
Compulsory
Internship(s)
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