Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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This course will introduce and provide an overview of the field of Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology. I/O Psychology, rooted in empirical research, studies the psychological aspects of work and the workplace and addresses the psychological and behavioral consequences, including productivity, in organizational setting and cultures. While this course will focus on the empirical research findings that form the foundations of the I/O Psychology field, the practical and applied implications for employees, leaders and their organizations will be the basis of class work and discussions.