PSY311 Organisational Psychology
PSY311 Organisational Psychology
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Psychology
Selvira Draganović
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The course aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical foundations of organisational psychology. It seeks to develop students’ understanding of individual behaviour in organisational settings, including motivation, employee attitudes, workplace stress, and job satisfaction. The course also aims to familiarise students with the psychological processes underlying workplace communication, group dynamics, leadership, power, and organisational politics, as well as the influence of organisational structure and culture on employee behaviour and organisational effectiveness. Furthermore, it introduces students to the application of organisational psychology principles in human resource management, including job analysis, staff selection, and performance evaluation. Finally, the course aims to develop students’ ability to apply organisational psychology concepts to workplace situations and identify potential approaches to improving employee well-being and organisational functioning.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Riggio, R. E. (2022). Introduction to industrial/organizational psychology (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall (ca 310 pg)
Additional Literature
Muchinsky, P. M. and Culbertson, S. S. (2015). Psychology applied to work (11th Edition). Hypergraphic Press.Teaching Methods
Class discussions with examples
Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress
During semester students will be evaluated through their continuous work
Students will have assignments, final exam, midterm exam, one quiz, group HR project
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course overview | |
| 2 | Roots and History of organizational psychology | Chapter 1 Riggio |
| 3 | Motivation | Chapter 8 Riggio |
| 4 | Positive employee attitudes and behaviors | Chapter 9 Riggio |
| 5 | Stress and negative employee attitudes and behaviors | Chapter 10 Riggio |
| 6 | Field work | |
| 7 📍 | Communication in the workplace | Chapter 11 Riggio |
| 8 | Midterm | |
| 9 | group processes | Chapter 12 Riggio |
| 10 | Leadership | Chapter 13 Riggio |
| 11 | Quiz | Chapter 3-7 Riggio |
| 12 | Influence, power and politics | Chapter 14 Riggio |
| 13 | Organisational structure culture and politics | Chapter 15 Riggio |
| 14 | Eid | |
| 15 | Group project – HR | Chapter 3-7 Riggio |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY311.1 | Course | Wednesday 09:00 - 11:50 | B F2.17 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 - 15:00 | A F2.22 | |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 15:00 | A F2.22 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5 6
in-term exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2
group project
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
assignments (field work incl.)
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 5 6
quiz
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 5 6
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Assignments
10 hours ⏳ (2 week × 5 h)
Tutorials
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
Home Study
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
In-term Exam Study
9 hours ⏳ (1 week × 9 h)
Final Exam Study
40 hours ⏳ (2 week × 20 h)
Term Project/Presentation
16 hours ⏳ (2 week × 8 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [PSY311] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| PSY311 | Organisational Psychology | 2 | 1 | 6 | Wed 9:00-11:50 | |||||
| Prerequisite | PSY103 | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Selvira Draganović | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 12:00-15:00 Wednesday: 12:00-15:00 |
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| sdraganovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | The course aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical foundations of organisational psychology. It seeks to develop students’ understanding of individual behaviour in organisational settings, including motivation, employee attitudes, workplace stress, and job satisfaction. The course also aims to familiarise students with the psychological processes underlying workplace communication, group dynamics, leadership, power, and organisational politics, as well as the influence of organisational structure and culture on employee behaviour and organisational effectiveness. Furthermore, it introduces students to the application of organisational psychology principles in human resource management, including job analysis, staff selection, and performance evaluation. Finally, the course aims to develop students’ ability to apply organisational psychology concepts to workplace situations and identify potential approaches to improving employee well-being and organisational functioning. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Riggio, R. E. (2022). Introduction to industrial/organizational psychology (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall (ca 310 pg) | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Class discussions with examples. Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. During semester students will be evaluated through their continuous work. Students will have assignments, final exam, midterm exam, one quiz, group HR project | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Course overview | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Roots and History of organizational psychology | Chapter 1 Riggio | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Motivation | Chapter 8 Riggio | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Positive employee attitudes and behaviors | Chapter 9 Riggio | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Stress and negative employee attitudes and behaviors | Chapter 10 Riggio | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Field work | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Communication in the workplace | Chapter 11 Riggio | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm | |||||||||
| Week 9 | group processes | Chapter 12 Riggio | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Leadership | Chapter 13 Riggio | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Quiz | Chapter 3-7 Riggio | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Influence, power and politics | Chapter 14 Riggio | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Organisational structure culture and politics | Chapter 15 Riggio | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Eid | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Group project – HR | Chapter 3-7 Riggio | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| in-term exam | 1 | 20 | 1,2 | Not Allowed | |
| group project | 1 | 25 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| assignments (field work incl.) | 2 | 10 | 5,6 | Not Allowed | |
| quiz | 1 | 15 | 5,6 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | Assignments | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Tutorials | 1 | 15 | 15 | Home Study | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| In-term Exam Study | 9 | 1 | 9 | Final Exam Study | 20 | 2 | 40 | |||
| Term Project/Presentation | 8 | 2 | 16 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 30/10/2026 | |||||||||