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OBJECTIVES
The course aims to provide an overview of the application fields of organisational well-being psychology, with a particular focus on human resource development. It will present theoretical and methodological tools designed to understand the interdependent relationships between the individual, tasks, and work environment, to optimise organisational and managerial processes. The main areas where these tools can be applied include the development of training interventions, applied research on work and organizational processes in relation to individual-context dynamics aimed at organizational change and development, and personnel selection.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By studying this course, students will be able to achieve the following educational objectives:
In terms of knowledge and understanding:
- understand the main theoretical models of well-being psychology and organizational development;
- understand the potential of preventive and well-being promotion approaches within organizational contexts;
- become familiar with the main methodological approaches used in the psychological analysis of organizational settings.
In terms of applying knowledge and understanding:
- apply the acquired theoretical knowledge to the management of socio-organizational processes essential for the development and maintenance of employee well-being;
- select appropriate methodological and instrumental approaches for analysis and intervention aimed at developing human resources and maintaining well-being in organizational contexts.
In terms of independent judgment:
- interpret individual-task-organization interactions in light of theoretical models and empirical studies from organizational well-being psychology;
- critically analyze and compare theoretical and methodological knowledge based on specific practical applications or work contexts.
In terms of communication skills:
- effectively communicate acquired knowledge—regarding ideas, problems, and solutions—about individual-task-organization interactions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
In terms of learning ability:
- deepen personal knowledge through the use of texts and theoretical models developed in the field of psychology for organizational well-being and development.
OBJECTIVES
The course aims to provide an overview of the application fields of organisational well-being psychology, with a particular focus on human resource development. It will present theoretical and methodological tools designed to understand the interdependent relationships between the individual, tasks, and work environment, to optimise organisational and managerial processes. The main areas where these tools can be applied include the development of training interventions, applied research on work and organizational processes in relation to individual-context dynamics aimed at organizational change and development, and personnel selection.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By studying this course, students will be able to achieve the following educational objectives:
In terms of knowledge and understanding:
- understand the main theoretical models of well-being psychology and organizational development;
- understand the potential of preventive and well-being promotion approaches within organizational contexts;
- become familiar with the main methodological approaches used in the psychological analysis of organizational settings.
In terms of applying knowledge and understanding:
- apply the acquired theoretical knowledge to the management of socio-organizational processes essential for the development and maintenance of employee well-being;
- select appropriate methodological and instrumental approaches for analysis and intervention aimed at developing human resources and maintaining well-being in organizational contexts.
In terms of independent judgment:
- interpret individual-task-organization interactions in light of theoretical models and empirical studies from organizational well-being psychology;
- critically analyze and compare theoretical and methodological knowledge based on specific practical applications or work contexts.
In terms of communication skills:
- effectively communicate acquired knowledge—regarding ideas, problems, and solutions—about individual-task-organization interactions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
In terms of learning ability:
- deepen personal knowledge through the use of texts and theoretical models developed in the field of psychology for organizational well-being and development.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
The course is structured around two main thematic areas:
The first part of the course introduces the foundations of organizational behavior, with a focus on the role of interpersonal skills and managerial competencies in the workplace. It examines attitudes and job satisfaction, as well as personality traits and individual values in relation to the organizational environment, highlighting their impact on motivation and professional adaptation. Particular attention is devoted to perceptual and decision-making processes, exploring how cognitive, ethical, and contextual factors influence individual and organizational choices.
The second part of the course explores the relational and managerial processes that shape organizational functioning. It analyzes organizational communication dynamics, barriers to effective communication, and the implications of intercultural communication management. The course then addresses conflict and negotiation, focusing on different types of conflict, negotiation strategies, and the influence of social context on mediation processes. Finally, it examines key human resource management policies and practices — including recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, and HR leadership — as tools to foster well-being, collaboration, and organizational sustainability.
Programme
The course aims to provide psychological knowledge and skills to understand and manage individual and collective behavior within organizational contexts, with particular emphasis on workplace well-being, quality of professional life, and processes of sustainable organizational development.The course is structured around two main thematic areas:
The first part of the course introduces the foundations of organizational behavior, with a focus on the role of interpersonal skills and managerial competencies in the workplace. It examines attitudes and job satisfaction, as well as personality traits and individual values in relation to the organizational environment, highlighting their impact on motivation and professional adaptation. Particular attention is devoted to perceptual and decision-making processes, exploring how cognitive, ethical, and contextual factors influence individual and organizational choices.
The second part of the course explores the relational and managerial processes that shape organizational functioning. It analyzes organizational communication dynamics, barriers to effective communication, and the implications of intercultural communication management. The course then addresses conflict and negotiation, focusing on different types of conflict, negotiation strategies, and the influence of social context on mediation processes. Finally, it examines key human resource management policies and practices — including recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, and HR leadership — as tools to foster well-being, collaboration, and organizational sustainability.
Core Documentation
Robbins, S. P., Judge, T. A. & Bodega, D. (2021). Comportamento organizzativo. Conoscere e sviluppare competenze organizzative (18 ed.). Londra: Pearson. Chapters: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 13, 15.Type of delivery of the course
The course will consist in 18 hours of lectures, supported by the use of slides and scientific articles. Classes will be based on a strong interaction between teacher and students, group discussions and group works. Attending and non-attending students can register on the course page on the "Formonline" platform and access the slides and other teaching materials used during the classes.Attendance
Class attendance is optional but highly recommended.Type of evaluation
The final evaluation will be carried out through an oral exam with minimum three questions on the topics included in the full syllabus. Each answer is rated with a score from 0 to 30 and the overall rating is calculated as a mathematical average. Aspects of knowledge and ability to reason and methodological choice in relation to the application hypothesis, together with the language property, will be considered. The oral questions test the students' ability to understand and communicate both general and specific concepts of the discipline, including analytical and methodological aspects. teacher profile teaching materials
The course is structured around two main thematic areas:
The first part of the course introduces the foundations of organizational behavior, with a focus on the role of interpersonal skills and managerial competencies in the workplace. It examines attitudes and job satisfaction, as well as personality traits and individual values in relation to the organizational environment, highlighting their impact on motivation and professional adaptation. Particular attention is devoted to perceptual and decision-making processes, exploring how cognitive, ethical, and contextual factors influence individual and organizational choices.
The second part of the course explores the relational and managerial processes that shape organizational functioning. It analyzes organizational communication dynamics, barriers to effective communication, and the implications of intercultural communication management. The course then addresses conflict and negotiation, focusing on different types of conflict, negotiation strategies, and the influence of social context on mediation processes. Finally, it examines key human resource management policies and practices — including recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, and HR leadership — as tools to foster well-being, collaboration, and organizational sustainability.
Mutuazione: 22911320-1 Modulo base Sviluppo e benessere dei sistemi organizzativi in Scienze pedagogiche e scienze dell'educazione degli adulti e della formazione continua LM-85 R CAFFARO FEDERICA
Programme
The course aims to provide psychological knowledge and skills to understand and manage individual and collective behavior within organizational contexts, with particular emphasis on workplace well-being, quality of professional life, and processes of sustainable organizational development.The course is structured around two main thematic areas:
The first part of the course introduces the foundations of organizational behavior, with a focus on the role of interpersonal skills and managerial competencies in the workplace. It examines attitudes and job satisfaction, as well as personality traits and individual values in relation to the organizational environment, highlighting their impact on motivation and professional adaptation. Particular attention is devoted to perceptual and decision-making processes, exploring how cognitive, ethical, and contextual factors influence individual and organizational choices.
The second part of the course explores the relational and managerial processes that shape organizational functioning. It analyzes organizational communication dynamics, barriers to effective communication, and the implications of intercultural communication management. The course then addresses conflict and negotiation, focusing on different types of conflict, negotiation strategies, and the influence of social context on mediation processes. Finally, it examines key human resource management policies and practices — including recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, and HR leadership — as tools to foster well-being, collaboration, and organizational sustainability.
Core Documentation
Robbins, S. P., Judge, T. A. & Bodega, D. (2021). Comportamento organizzativo. Conoscere e sviluppare competenze organizzative (18 ed.). Londra: Pearson. Chapters: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 13, 15.Type of delivery of the course
The course will consist in 18 hours of lectures, supported by the use of slides and scientific articles. Classes will be based on a strong interaction between teacher and students, group discussions and group works. Attending and non-attending students can register on the course page on the "Formonline" platform and access the slides and other teaching materials used during the classes.Attendance
Class attendance is optional but highly recommended.Type of evaluation
The final evaluation will be carried out through an oral exam with minimum three questions on the topics included in the full syllabus. Each answer is rated with a score from 0 to 30 and the overall rating is calculated as a mathematical average. Aspects of knowledge and ability to reason and methodological choice in relation to the application hypothesis, together with the language property, will be considered. The oral questions test the students' ability to understand and communicate both general and specific concepts of the discipline, including analytical and methodological aspects.