VS24VK012 Psychology of Work and Organization

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
10/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lucia Drotárová, PhD. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Lucia Drotárová, PhD.
Institute of Public Administration and Social Policy – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: Ing. Lucie Kamrádová, Ph.D.
Timetable
Fri 20. 2. 9:45–12:10 C205, Fri 13. 3. 12:15–14:40 C205, Fri 24. 4. 10:35–13:50 C311
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course focuses on the psychological aspects of work and organizational functioning in public administration. Particular attention is paid to people-oriented work, emotional demands, professional roles, and issues of accessibility and quality of public services. The aim of the course is to develop students’ ability to analyse work environments, teamwork, and organizational processes within broader social and psychosocial contexts.
Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student:

  1. Understands the psychological aspects of work and organizational functioning, particularly in the context of public administration and people-oriented professions.

  2. Is able to apply selected concepts of work and organizational psychology (e.g. team roles, task delegation, meeting management, workload, burnout) to concrete workplace situations.

  3. Analyses teamwork and their own role within a team, including identification of strengths, risks, and limits of collaboration.

  4. Critically reflects the impact of organizational environments on individuals, with particular attention to psychosocial strain, diversity, gender and age-related issues, and intercultural sensitivity.

  5. Uses supportive tools (including artificial intelligence) in organizational tasks, while being able to critically evaluate their benefits, limitations, and ethical implications.

Teaching methods

The course is designed as practice-oriented, with a strong emphasis on connecting theoretical concepts of work and organizational psychology to the real-world context of public administration.

Teaching methods include:

  • work on practical assignments (both individual and group-based),

  • analysis of case studies and model situations from workplace environments,

  • guided discussion of real organizational challenges,

  • reflection on the student’s own professional role within teams and organizations,

  • structured use of artificial intelligence tools as support for work-related processes (analysis, structuring, reflection).

Assignments are introduced gradually throughout the semester in direct connection with the topics covered. The course thus reflects real work environments, where tasks emerge continuously and require independence, collaboration, and adaptability.

The course also includes guest expert contributions from professional practice, focusing on organizational processes and management within public administration.

Assessment methods

The course is not concluded by a written test or traditional examination. Assessment is based on continuous practical outputs that reflect competencies applicable in real professional settings.

Students are assessed on the basis of:

  • individual assignments, focusing on self-reflection, professional identity, and independent work,

  • group assignments, aimed at developing teamwork skills and understanding individual roles within a team,

  • reflective outputs, in which students evaluate not only the final result, but also the collaboration process (including collaboration with AI tools).

The use of artificial intelligence tools is permitted and expected. However:

  • technical mastery of specific AI tools is not assessed,

  • language proficiency is not assessed,

  • assessment focuses on the ability to use AI meaningfully, critically evaluate outputs, and reflect on its benefits and limitations.

Final assessment is based on a combination of individual performance and teamwork, ensuring that both personal responsibility and collaborative competencies are appropriately recognized.

Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2025.
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