This is not a survey course of topics in organizational psychology. Emotion in Organizations. An extensive body of research in organizational psychology indicates that both positive and negative emotions can influence several important forms of organizational behavior, including performance appraisals, the outcomes of job interviews, prosocial organizational behaviors, organizational conflict, job satisfaction, leader-member relations, absenteeism, and voluntary turnover. Although these studies have produced a considerable amount of information about the role of emotion in organizations, researchers are only beginning to fully understand the important influence of emotion on organizational behavior. The assigned readings address a subset of issues concerning the role of emotion in organizations and focus on theories and implications for organizational behavior.
Organizational leadership is one of the most widely researched topics in organizational psychology.
Class discussions will focus on theoretical frameworks, research methodologies, and implications for organizations. Overall, the readings and class discussions for this course will focus on theories, research issues, methodological issues, and practical implications. Although we will discuss the practical implications of the readings, this class will not prepare you to be a consultant. Emphasis will be placed on theory and methods. This course is best suited for students who plan to attend graduate school and pursue a research career in psychology or business.