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Lesson 01: Course Introduction
Readings:
  • Course Syllabus
  • Lesson 01: Course Introduction
  • All course e-mails or discussion posts
Assignments:
  • Academic Integrity Form (ungraded)
  • Complete Plagiarism Tutorial (ungraded)
  • Lesson 01 Discussion: Introductions
  • Lesson 01 Quiz: Course Introduction
Lesson 02: Introduction and History of I/O Psychology
Readings:
  • Lesson 02: Introduction and History of I/O Psychology
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 02
  • Textbook chapter #1
Assignments:
  • What is I/O Psychology? Discussion Forum (worth 45 points)
  • Introduction and History of I/O Psychology Quiz (worth 20 points)
Lesson 03: Scientific Research
Readings:
  • Lesson 03: Scientific Research
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 03
  • Textbook chapter #2
Assignments:
  • Understanding Statistics and Research Methods Assessment (worth 45 points)
  • Scientific Research Quiz (worth 20 points)
Lesson 04: Job Analysis and Criteria
Readings:
  • Lesson 04: Job Analysis
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 04
  • Textbook chapter #3
Assignments:
  • Analyzing Work Activity (worth 45 points)
  • Criteria: Standards for Decision Making Quiz (worth 20 points)
Lesson 05: Predictors
Readings:
  • Lesson 05: Predictors
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 05
  • Textbook chapter #4
Assignments:
  • Choosing Predictors Group Project (worth 60 points including team appraisal)
  • Predictors Quiz (worth 20 points)
Lesson 06: Recruitment and Selection
Readings:
  • Lesson 06: Recruitment and Selection
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 06
  • Textbook chapter #5
Assignments:
  • Selection Case Study (worth 45 points)
  • Recruitment and Selection Quiz (worth 20 points)
Lesson 07: Performance Appraisal
Readings:
  • Lesson 07: Performance Appraisal
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 07
  • Textbook chapter #7
Assignments:
  • Your Thoughts on Performance Appraisal Discussion Forum (worth 45 points)
  • Performance Appraisal Quiz (worth 20 points)
Lesson 08: Training and Development
Readings:
  • Lesson 08: Socialization and Training
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 08
  • Textbook chapter #6
Assignments:
  • Training and Development Group Activity (worth 60 points including team appraisal)
  • Training Quiz (worth 20 points)
Lesson 09: Motivation
Readings:
  • Lesson 09: Motivation
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 09
  • Textbook chapter #12
Assignments:
  • Applying Motivation Theories to Improve Behavior at Penn State Discussion Forum (worth 45 points)
  • Motivation Quiz (worth 20 points)
Lesson 10: Job Attitudes
Readings:
  • Lesson 10: Job Attitudes
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 10
  • Textbook chapter #10
Assignments:
  • Work Attitudes Activity (worth 45 points)
  • Work Quiz (worth 20 points)
Lesson 11: Leadership
Readings:
  • Lesson 11: Leadership
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 11
  • Textbook chapter #13
Assignments:
  • Analyzing Infamously "Bad" Leaders Discussion Forum (worth 45 points)
  • Leadership Quiz (worth 20 points)
Lesson 12: Groups and Teams
Readings:
  • Lesson 12: Groups and Teams
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 12
  • Textbook chapter #9
Assignments:
  • Groups and Teams Activity (worth 45 points)
  • Groups and Teams Quiz (worth 20 points)
Lesson 13: Organizational Theory and Development
Readings:
  • Lesson 13: Organizational Theory and Development
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 13
  • Textbook chapter #8
Assignments:
  • Organizational Change Group Project (worth 60 points including team appraisal)
  • Organizational Theory and Change Quiz (worth 20 points)
Lesson 14: Human Factors Psychology
Readings:
  • Lesson 14: Human Factors
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 14
  • Textbook chapter on reserve in the library – available via e-reserves
Assignments:
  • Human Factors Successes and Failures Discussion Forum (worth 45 points)
  • Human Factors Psychology Quiz (worth 20 points)
Lesson 15: Stress and Workplace Health
Readings:
  • Lesson 15: Stress and Strain at Work
  • Assigned online readings found in Lesson 15
  • Textbook chapter #11
Assignments:
  • Stress in the Movies Activity (worth 45 points)
  • Stress and Workplace Health Quiz (worth 20 points)

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