Psychosociology of Work

Scholar Year: 2015/2016 - 2S

Instance: 2015/2016 - 2S

Courses

Docência - Horas Theoretical-practical : 1,3 Type Teacher Classes Hours Theoretical-practical Totals 1 1,30 Maria Pereira   1,30

Docência - Responsabilidades Teacher Responsability Maria Odete de Almeida Pereira Head

Teaching weeks:

15

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objetivos de aprendizagem

It is expected that students will:
● Understand the importance for individuals of health and safety Work Organizational Models.
● Understand interpretative models of Work Motivation.
● Understanding causes and consequences of Human Error in work situations.
● Understand the triggering factors of Organizational Stress and its effects on individuals and organizations.
● Understand the problematic of Harassment and Workplace Violence.

Contents

1 Organizational Models of Work
1.1 Classical Approach: Scientific Management Theory
1.2 Human Relations School
1.3 Socio-Technical Approach
1.4 Quality of Work Life Movement
1.5 Cultural Approach
1.6 Organizational Learning
1.7 Culture and Safety Climate

2 Motivation at work
2.1 Concept
2.2 Contents Theories
2.3 Process Theories
2.4 Outcome Theories
2.4.1 Behaviour-Based Safety Theories

3 Human Error
3.1 Concept and interpretative models
3.2 Individual and organizational causes and consequences
3.3 Preventive Measures Preparation

4 Stress at work
4.1 Stress conception
4.2 Stress at work determinants
4.3 Stress at work consequences
4.4 Preventive stress management in organizations
4.5 Intervention methodology

5 Workplace Violence
5.1 Types of violence
5.2 Moral Harassment
5.3 Consequences of Moral Harassment
5.4 Preventive Measures

Teaching Procedures

Combination of theoretical and practical lessons with tutorial guidance, corresponding to the association of expositive, inductive and interrogative methodologies centered in the effort, initiative and participation of each student.
Practical classes and tutorial guidance focuses on active methods and critical analysis, namely through case studies that reflect theoretical issues, as well as, developing a study design that involves the diagnosis, planning and intervention in a specific organization.

Evaluation Type

Final Classification

The assessment includes the completion of an individual work, or in groups of 2, and aims practical application of acquired knowledge (100%).