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Johns Hopkins University | AS.200.306

Psychology in the Workplace

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(3.99)

What variables determine whether a person will be happy and productive in an organization? How do you select the employee that is the right fit for a job? Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the study of behavior in the workplace. Topics include job analysis, selection, performance, motivation, satisfaction, leadership and work-life balance.

Spring 2013

(3.78)

Spring 2014

(4.24)

Spring 2015

(3.95)

Spring 2013

Professor: Heather Roberts Fox

(3.78)

The best aspects of this course included the students’ opportunity to choose jobs and explore them through the application process; the weekly assignments helped students keep up with the material; and the instructor’s lecturing structure. One student felt that, toward the end of the semester, too many assignments were due at the same time. Another student felt that the instructor didn’t motivate students to contribute to class discussions enough. Suggestions for improvement included applying more intel ectual pressure onto the students and encouraging more student participation. Prospective students should know there are weekly assignments, a 10-page paper on a subject of your choice, and a group presentation.

Spring 2014

Professor: Heather Roberts Fox

(4.24)

The professor of this course always displayed an upbeat attitude, which made coming to class desirable for students. The course included lots of interactive activities, and many students enjoyed learning the real world applications of course materials. Prospective students looking to learn information that will be useful to their life after college should enroll in this course. The low points of this course include: the tedious assignments, the sometimes boring lectures, and the student-led facilitations. Students suggested that more guest speakers be a part of this course, that assignments be more fun, and that class facilitation be eliminated.

Spring 2015

Professor: Heather Roberts Fox

(3.95)

The best part of this course is the engaging and interactive material. The workload was manageable and students described the course as being easy. Feedback on graded assignments was not given to students in a timely manner. This course could be improved by having more speakers come to class, timelier feedback, and interactive elements added to lecture. Prospective students should know this is a fun, enjoyable class where participation is important.