Studyinfo subject PSYK1610 2021 HØST
PSYK1610 Organization, Society and Work life Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Organisasjon, samfunn og arbeidsliv
- Study programme
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Bachelorstudium i psykologi med vekt på atferdsanalyse
- Weight
- 5.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2021/2022
- Curriculum
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SPRING
2022
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
The course provides an introduction to organisation theory and how different ways of thinking in the organisation of work are linked to the development of society, from the emergence of the industrial society to today’s knowledge society. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding processes that contribute to stability and change in organisations. The course also addresses how global developments in technology and the environment affect the organization of work.
Required preliminary courses
Admission to the programme.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and competence:
Knowledge
The student can
- describe the historical emergence of different types of labour organisations
- describe main features and changes of the Norwegian labour market and "The Norwegian Model"
- discuss different organizational forms and theoretical perspectives on organised work
- describe what is meant by learning and chancing in organisational structures
- reflect on practice, values and ethical conduct in organisations
- discuss what global development trends in technology, climate, sustainable development and the "green shift" mean for Norwegian working life
Skills
The student can
- reflect on and discuss important developmental features in society, organizations and working life
- apply various mandatory and other sources to analysing, discussing, and presenting key knowledge in the course, both in writing and orally
General competence
The student can
- reflect on and discuss the understanding of organisations and working life
- make his/her own assessments and develop professional based lines of reasoning relating to these
Teaching and learning methods
Work and teaching methods used in the course are lectures, self-study and group work. The groups will work independently on different issues related to the course.
Course requirements
The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the examination:
- Submission of one group assignments, max. 3,000 words
Assessment
Individual written home exam over three days, maximum 3,000 words.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with
Grading scale
Grade scale A-F
Examiners
One internal and one external examiner