(IBT105) -  ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΥ

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Work and Organizational Psychology

 

Faculty:

• Ioannis Nikolaou, Work & Organizational Psychologist, Professor of Organizational Behaviour and HRM, AUEB - inikol@aueb.gr
• Maria Vakola, Work & Organizational Psychologist, Professor of HRM, AUEB - mvakola@aueb.gr

Teaching Assistant: Evdokia Tsoni, PhD in Organizational Behaviour, etsoni@aueb.gr

 

1.     Brief Introduction and aims of the course

Work and Organizational Psychology is a vibrant and evolving field of applied psychology that investigates how psychological principles can be used to understand, predict, and influence human behavior in the workplace. Drawing upon theories and research methods from social sciences, it examines how employees think, feel, and act in organizational settings, and how these behaviors are shaped by both individual characteristics and the surrounding work environment. The discipline focuses not only on the employee as an individual but also on the complex interactions among colleagues, teams, and the organization as a whole. Key areas of study include perception, stereotypes, and attribution in the workplace; individual differences such as intelligence, personality, and emotional intelligence; as well as the impact of stress and attitudes on performance and well-being.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of Work and Organizational Psychology and to prepare students for future program modules such as Organizational Behaviour, Personal Skills Development, and Human Resource Management. Students will be introduced to major theories and models, while also engaging with practical applications through case studies and discussions. The course will cover a wide range of topics central to understanding the human side of work: diversity and learning in organizations; teamwork, group influence, and performance; job satisfaction, attitudes, and the psychological contract; and the challenges of resistance to change. By following this structured journey, students will develop both the knowledge and analytical skills to critically evaluate workplace issues and apply evidence-based insights to improve employee performance, foster collaboration, and enhance organizational effectiveness.

 

2.     Structure of the course[1]

 

Week 1 – IN 9/10/2025	Introduction to the course The development and importance of Work & Organizational Psychology
Week 2 – MV 16/10/2025	Perception, Stereotypes and Attribution @ work
Week 3 – MV 23/10/2025	Diversity and Learning @ work
Week 4 – MV 30/10/2025	Psychology of Individual differences – Emotions and Emotional Intelligence
Week 5 – IN 6/11/2025	Psychology of Individual differences – Intelligence and Personality @ work
Week 6 – IN 13/11/2025	Psychology of Individual differences –Personality @ work
Semester Break
Week 7 – MV 27/11/2025	Work Stress and Well-Being @ work
Week 8 – IN 4/12/2025	Teamwork, Group Influence and Group Performance
Week 9 – IN 11/12/2025	Positive and Negative Employee Performance
Week 10 – IN 18/12/2025	Attitudes, Employee Satisfaction and Psychological Contract
Christmas Break
Week 11 – MV 15/1/2026	Attitudes and attitudes change – Resistance to Change
Week 12 – MV 22/1/2026	Course Recap - Conclusions

 

 

3.     Course Book

 

1. Lamberton, L. Minor, L. & Zeigler, D. (2025). Human Relations. London: McGraw Hill
   • https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/human-relations-lamberton.html
2. In Greek - Βακόλα, Μ. & Νικολάου, Ι. (2019). Οργανωσιακή Ψυχολογία & Συμπεριφορά. 2^η έκδοση, Αθήνα: Εκδόσεις Rossili.

 

4.     Teaching Methods

The teaching of the course includes a combination of lectures, group exercises, and the discussion of individual cases (case studies). Students will also be expected to study, understand, and discuss scientific articles provided through the e-class platform. In addition, the course incorporates the completion and interpretation of psychometric assessments (tests), giving students hands-on experience with tools commonly used in Work and Organizational Psychology.

5.     Course Requirements

The final grade for each student will be calculated as follows:

1. Course Assignment: 40%
   • More information about the assignment will be provided during the 1st week of the course.
2. Final Examination: 60%

 

6.     Academic / Scientific Journals in the field of Work & Organizational Psychology

 

·     Academy of Management Annals ·     Academy of Management Discoveries ·     Academy of Management Journal ·     Academy of Management Review ·     Administrative Science Quarterly ·     American Psychologist ·     Annual Review of Psychology ·     Annual Review of Organizational Psychology  &  Organizational Behaviour ·     Applied Psychology: An International Review ·     British Journal of Management ·     Computers in Human Behaviour ·     Employee Relations ·     European Management Journal ·     European Journal of Personality ·     European Journal of Psychological Assessment ·     European Journal of Work and Organisational Psychology ·     Frontiers in Psychology: Organizational Psychology Section ·     Group and Organization Management ·     Human Performance ·     Human Relations ·     Human Resource Management ·     Human Resource Management Journal ·     Human Resource Management Review ·     International Journal of Human Resource Management

·     International Journal of Selection and Assessment ·     Journal of Applied Psychology ·     Journal of Applied Social Psychology ·     Journal of Business and Psychology ·     Journal of Career Development ·     Journal of Career Assessment ·     Journal of Management ·     Journal of Management Studies ·     Journal of Managerial Psychology ·     Journal of Occupational Health Psychology ·     Journal of Occupational and Organisational Psychology ·     Journal of Organisational Behaviour ·     Journal of Personality ·     Journal of Personality & Social Psychology ·     Journal of Personnel Psychology ·     Journal of Social Psychology ·     Journal of Vocational Behaviour ·     Leadership Quarterly ·     Organizational Behavior & Human Decision Processes ·     Personality and Individual Differences ·     Personnel Psychology ·     Personnel Review ·     Psychological Bulletin ·     Stress and Health

 

 

[1] The order and the content of the course is subject to modifications during the term

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Τρίτη, 14 Οκτωβρίου 2025