VS24VK012 Psychology of Work and Organization

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
10/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Mgr. Leona Hozová, MBA, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Mgr. Leona Hozová, MBA, Ph.D.
Institute of Public Administration and Social Policy – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: Ing. Lucie Kamrádová, Ph.D.
Timetable of Seminar Groups
VS24VK012/A: Fri 28. 2. 12:15–17:10 C207, Fri 25. 4. 11:25–14:40 C309, L. Hozová
VS24VK012/B: Fri 11. 4. 8:05–16:20 ONLINE, L. Hozová
VS24VK012/C: Fri 11. 4. 8:05–16:20 ONLINE, L. Hozová
Prerequisites
The course does not presuppose specific prior knowledge of psychology. It is intended for students with a foundational orientation in the social sciences and humanities. Beneficial competencies include critical thinking, the ability to engage with scholarly texts, and a genuine interest in human behavior within professional and organizational contexts.
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 introduces students to the fundamentals of work and organizational psychology, a discipline focused on understanding individual and group behavior in the workplace. It explores key psychological dimensions of work activity, including the relationship between personality and job performance, the role of motivation, teamwork, and leadership. Further topics include employee selection, work environment, coping with stress, burnout prevention, and ethical considerations in professional settings. The course aims to equip students with both theoretical foundations and practically applicable knowledge relevant to careers in public administration, human resources, and social work.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: • explain key concepts and principles of work and organizational psychology; • analyze the relationship between personality traits and job performance; • distinguish and apply various motivation theories in workplace settings; • propose strategies for employee selection and development, including the use of a competency model; • identify risk factors associated with burnout syndrome and suggest preventive measures.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to Work and Organizational Psychology Ethics in Work Psychology Determinants of Job Performance Motivation in the Workplace Personality and Work Activity Employee Selection and Competency Models Job Analysis Work Environment and Working Conditions Teamwork and Team Building Stressful and Conflict Situations Burnout Syndrome and Its Prevention Historical Development of Work Psychology, Key Figures and Approaches Contemporary Trends and Practical Applications of Psychology
Literature
    required literature
  • Hozová, Leona: Psychologie práce a organizace, studijní materiál, SLU 2025
  • • Nakonečný, M. (2020). Psychologie práce a organizace. Praha: Academia.
  • • Kocianová, R. (2010). Personální činnosti a metody personální práce. Grada.
  • • Plamínek, J. (2013). Týmová spolupráce, vedení a rozhodování. Grada.
    recommended literature
  • • Bedrnová, E., & Nový, I. (2020). Psychologie a sociologie řízení. Management Press.
  • • Hroník, F. (2007). Rozvoj a vzdělávání pracovníků. Grada.
Teaching methods
Lectures, interactive seminars, group work, case study discussions, guided self-reflection, individual assignments, test-based tasks, and work with scholarly texts.
Assessment methods
Throughout the teaching semester, students accumulate points that are subsequently taken into account during the oral examination. The point evaluation is based on active participation in innovative forms of instruction and on the results of a written test. If the student fails to meet the requirements for active participation or does not achieve the minimum number of points on the test (40), they will not be allowed to sit for the oral examination.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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