MGT 314
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Fall 2014
Dr. Paul M. Muchinsky
366-D Bryan
pmmuchin@UNCG.edu
Office hours: By Appointment
Text: Psychology Applied to Work (10th Ed.) (2012)
Hypergraphic Press
Course Summary and Learning Objectives
MGT 314 is directed toward understanding people at work from a psychological
perspective. It is not necessary for you to have any prior coursework in psychology. I am an
industrial /organizational psychologist by education, and I am the author of the book. The
primary learning objectives is to understand the psychology of workplace behavior.
Course Structure
The primary method of instruction is lecture. My lectures are not “straight from the
book” but are animated with case examples from my 40-year career.
Grading
Your grade will be based on three examinations, equally weighted. Exam # 1 covers
Chapters, 1, 2, and 3. Exam #2 covers Chapters 4 and 5 and Exam # 3 covers Chapters 8 and 14.
Examinations will be in essay format. Tentative exam dates are September 24, November 5, and
Finals Week.
Attendance
I will take attendance for the first three classes to establish the roll. I will not take
attendance again. However, I expect you to attend class every day. The examinations will cover
material presented in class that is not covered in the book. If you believe that employment or
personal obligations will prevent your full attendance, I encourage you to drop the class.