Industrial Psychology Syllabus
Industrial Psychology Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction Definition, nature, importance and scope, factors affecting industrial psychology Module 2: Factors responsible for psychology Behaviour of an individual in an industry; individual differences Module 3: Types of Psychology Mental psychology, Male & Female psychology; Impact on behavior and efficiency Module 4: Test of Psychology Effectiveness of these tests; Measures to control the tests steps to improve the psychology Module 5: Individual and group behavior Interaction and psychology involved in individuals; Improving psychology; Group Dynamics Characteristics of group behavior. Module 6: Performance Management Performance appraisal- Introduction, types, importance, Training and development- Introduction, significance and categories/types Module 7: Research Methodology for psychology Assignments based on certain model in the form of field work Text Books: 1. Miner J.B. (1992) Industrial/Organizational Psychology. N Y : McGraw Hill. 2. Blum & Naylor (1982) Industrial Psychology. Its Theoretical & Social Foundations CBS Publication. Reference Books : 1.Aamodt, M.G. (2007) Industrial/Organizational Psychology : An Applied Approach (5th edition) Wadsworth/Thompson : Belmont, C.A. 2. Aswathappa K. (2008). Human Resource Management (fifth edition) New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill.