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INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS103

Duration (approx) 100 hours
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Why Study Industrial Psychology?

Industrial psychology, sometimes known as organisational psychology, is the psychological study of human behaviour in the workplace.

It applies psychological principles and techniques to –

  • Understanding human behaviour
  • Evaluating and improving staff performance
  • Wellbeing of staff
  • Improving the effectiveness of an organisation

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

The course is useful for anyone wanting to improve the effectiveness and performance of the organisation. For example, business people, managers, supervisors, freelancers, consultants, recruiters, human resources staff, trainers etc.

What Will You Learn In This Course?

During the course, you will learn about –

  • The principles of psychology and how they are useful in the workplace.
  • How to get the best from your staff by learning about effective workplace environments, motivation and more.
  • Getting the best staff by understanding more about recruitment and management.
  • Effective work environments to get the best performance from your staff.

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COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

Course Duration: 100 hours.

Start Date: Start at any time - study at a pace that suits you, and with full tutor support for the duration of your studies.

Lessons: The course comprises 10 lessons as detailed, below.

Lesson 1. Introduction

  • Free Will versus Determinism, Developmental and Interactive Expressions of Behaviour, NATURE versus NURTURE, Influence of Environment on Learning Behaviour, Modelling and Conformity, Conditioning involves Certain Environmental Factors which Encourage Learning to Take Place, Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Reinforcement & Punishment.

Lesson 2. Understanding the Employees Thinking

  • Sensation and perception, thinking and daydreaming, the Gestalt approach, unconscious and conscious psychic elements. explaining behaviour, knowledge of brain processes, personal interpretation of a given situation, instinct.
    Terminology including Mating, Curiosity, Maternal, Acquiring, Repulsion, Constructiveness, Rivalry, Laughter, Fighting, Walking, Swallowing, Play, Imitation, Sleep, Modesty, Domineering, Religion, Self Asserting, Sneezing, Thirst, Cleanliness, Workmanship, Parenting, Food seeking, Flight, Collecting, Sympathy.

Lesson 3. Personality & Temperament

  • Mature & immature temperaments (e.g. Sanguine, Melancholic, Choleric, Phlegmatic), emotional types, fear, intelligence, knowledge, deviation, etc.

Lesson 4. Psychological Testing

  • The Application Form; Psychological Test; The Interview; Intelligence Tests; Laws of Learning; Devising Tests; Selecting Appropriate Tests.

Lesson 5. Management & Managers

  • Qualities of Managers, Understanding morale, discipline, training, etc.

Lesson 6. The Work Environment

  • Noise, Space, Light, Temperature, Speed of Work, etc. Accidents, Breakages, Fatigue etc.

Lesson 7. Motivation and Incentives

  • Maslow's model of self-actualisation, Security, Money, Ambition, Companionship, Social reinforcement, Labour wastage, etc.

Lesson 8. Recruitment

  • Ways of seeking applicants, types of interviews, ways of selecting staff.

Lesson 9. Social Considerations

  • Group Behaviour, Conformity, Industrial Groups, The Hawthorne Effect.

Lesson 10. Abnormalities and Disorders

  • Psychosis Neurosis Personality Disorders, Variance, Partial Disability (e.g. arm, leg injuries; epilepsy, digestive disorders etc.), The Psychoneurotic.

COURSE AIMS

  • Discuss basic concepts that may be relevant to understanding industrial psychology.
    Identify similarities and differences that occur in the way different employees perceive their workplace.
  • Discuss the effect of personality and temperament upon industrial psychology.
    Identify applications for psychological testing in industrial management.
  • Discuss the psychology of management
  • Identify ways that the work environment might impact upon the psychology of people in a workplace
  • Explain how motivation influences work productivity.
  • Discuss the application of psychology to recruitment.
  • Explain the impact of social factors upon work productivity.
  • Discuss the significance of psychological disorders or abnormalities in a workplace.

During the course, you will learn how to -

HOW TO UNDERSTAND AN INDUSTRIAL SITUATION BETTER

Occupational psychology uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to gather data and address areas of interest in the workplace.

Most often a combination of techniques is used. The types of methods used will be determined by what information is sought. For instance, if it is a training needs assessment then the focus will be narrower, perhaps focusing on a specific purpose. If it is an organisational needs assessment, then the focus will be on organisational operations and processes. Also, the type of data gathered, and techniques used will vary according to the specific organisation, its focus, area of work, and specific work environment.    
There are two main areas of an occupational expert's concerns: the employee and the organisation.

Occupational psychology may help address individual employee problems relating to a range of concerns, for instance:

  • Emotional concerns.
  • Lifestyle issues.
  • Marital or relationship problems.
  • Job changes.
  • Job satisfaction.
  • Arranging training.
  • Matching skills to roles.

They may also address organisational issues such as:

  • Problems in the physical working environment.
  • Adaptation to change.
  • Motivation and incentive systems.
  • Poor productivity and staff motivation.

What Are the Advantages of Studying Psychology With ACS Distance Education?

  • You can start at any time to suit you.
  • They are self-paced.
  • You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
  • It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
  • Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in psychology and counselling.
  • They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
  • Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.

WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY?

"Very much valuable [learning experience]. The course is designed in a manner that learning is not limited. I am gaining lot of knowledge through the course. The assignments are really good as it helps the students to think out-of-the box and answer. I am very happy doing this course as I am gaining a lot of insight. Also, professionalism and the support being extended by my tutor and admin. team (Elaine and team) is really great and I am thankful to them."
C.V. Lakshmi, India, Industrial Psychology course.

What Next?

Study industrial psychology to improve the effectiveness and performance of staff, and organisations overall. 

This course is essential for anyone involved in management and recruitment of staff and getting the best and happiest workforce!

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Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.
Kate Gibson B.Soc.Sc.15+ years experience in HR, marketing, education & project management. Kate has traveled and worked in a variety of locations including London, New Zealand and Australia.


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