Course Description:
In this class, you will learn about the major content topics in Industrial / Organizational Psychology. The course will focus both on major theoretical perspectives and on applying those theories to real-world situations.
Major Course Objectives:
 You will demonstrate a working knowledge of the field of I/O psychology, including: o Definition o Major content areas
 Given a term, you will be able to choose or state the correct definition according to the textbook or lecture notes.
 Given the name of any I/O-related theory we study, you will be able to: o Describe the major elements of the theory o Compare and contrast the theory with competing theories o Choose or write a practical application of the theory
 Given a description of a practical situation, you will be able to apply I/O theory to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Class Format & Expectations:
Class is held twice per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 2 hours and 50 minutes. In our meetings, you are expected to actively listen and to take notes from lecture, participate thoughtfully in discussions, and be active in small group activities. Lecture material will be drawn from the book and from recent advances in the research literature. In addition, this class adopts an active learning perspective that will require you to apply the knowledge you have gained through individual or small group activities and exercises.
One 10-minute break will be held during each course meeting. You are expected to return from this break promptly.
Office Hours:
Please take advantage of office hours as this is the time I have set aside to offer you additional support outside of class. I would be happy to address any questions or concerns you have about lecture, readings, assignments, grades, etc. during this time. If you are unable to attend the regularly scheduled office hours, I would be happy to schedule prearranged appointments. Please feel free to schedule appointments before or after class or by e-mail.

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Grading Criteria:
Assignments and quizzes will be graded on a scale from 0 to 100, and weighted accordingly:
Attendance/Class Participation:
Midterm Exam:
Final Exam:
Assignments:
Applied Project:
4.0:
3.5:
3.0:
2.5:
90-100%
85-89%
80-84%
75-79%
15%
25%
25%
15%
20%
Course grades will be based on the following scale:
2.0:
1.5:
70-74%
65-69%
1.0:
0.0:
60-64%
<60%
Course Requirements:
Attendance:
I expect you to attend all class sessions. The class meets only 14 times; therefore, missing one session amounts to missing 7% of the course. I will not be formally taking roll; however, I will notice who is attending class regularly and who is not. Missing class regularly will negatively impact your class participation score. Furthermore, lecture material and information gained from in-class activities will appear on the course examinations. Much of this information does not appear in the textbook, and lecture notes posted on ANGEL will have essential information omitted, as described in the section entitled “ANGEL” below. Regular attendance is absolutely essential for success in this course.
I will work with students on a case-by-case basis for excessive absences due to official MSU activities, illness, or other serious emergencies. In these cases, I will require documentation of the event, illness, etc.
Students missing class for a planned MSU activity must notify the instructor one week before missing class.
You are responsible for obtaining any information or materials missed due to an absence. I will not provide notes for a missed class. I suggest that you exchange contact information with other students in the class so that if you miss class, you can obtain notes.
Course Participation:
You are expected to actively participate in all course meetings. Participation includes actively listening to lectures, taking notes, asking questions, making comments, engaging in active learning exercises individually or in small groups, etc. Activities such as sleeping, reading the newspaper, checking e-mail, text messaging, etc. will negatively impact your participation score.

ANGEL:
PowerPoint slides for each course session will be posted on ANGEL. However, in order to encourage class attendance, essential information will be missing from these versions of the notes. In the versions of the slides presented in class, the missing information will be filled in and presented in a contrasting color.
Exams
You will take two examinations in this course: a midterm and a final. Both exams will cover material from the textbook, homework assignments, and in-class lectures and activities. The format will consist of mostly multiple choice and matching items, with a few short-answer essay questions. Approximately 5 extra credit questions will also be available.
MIDTERM EXAM
The midterm will be given during class on Tuesday, July 27 th and will cover the following topics: definition and major content of Industrial/Organizational Psychology, methods and statistics in
Industrial/Organizational psychology, individual differences and assessment, job analysis, performance measurement, applicant selection, and training and development. The study guide for the midterm will be distributed in class on Tuesday, July 20 th .
FINAL EXAM
The final exam will be given during the last class period on Thursday, August 19 th . The final will cover, at minimum, the following topics: motivation, job attitudes and emotions, fairness and diversity, leadership, and teams. The final exam is not cumulative. The study guide for the final will be distributed in class on Thursday, August 12 th .
If you miss an examination, you will earn a zero for the exam unless you have prearranged a make-up exam with me and provided proper documentation as to the need for the make-up exam. I will consider emergency situations on a case-by-case basis if proper documentation of the emergency is provided. Any make-up exams given will be substantially more difficult than the original exams and will not include any opportunities for extra credit; therefore, you should make all reasonable efforts to attend the scheduled exams.
We will review the correct answers for the midterm exam in class. However, I will keep the test booklets and answer sheets following this review. If you wish to review the correct answers for the final exam, I would be happy to discuss them with you by appointment.
Applied Project:
You will conduct a project that allows you to apply the knowledge you have gained from the course to a real-world situation. This applied project can focus on any area of Industrial/Organizational Psychology covered in the course. Example project topics include conducting a job analysis of cafeteria workers, designing a selection interview for teaching assistants, proposing an intervention to improve team effectiveness, and creating a survey to assess perceptions of organizational justice. You will have an opportunity to talk about the project you are interested in conducting on August 3 rd , and you will need to obtain the instructor’s approval on your project topic before starting your project. The final products of this project include a short project report and an informal presentation of your project.
Written Assignments
You will have, at a minimum, 5 written homework assignments in this course. These assignments will generally pertain to the material covered in the textbook and lecture. The assignments are due at the
beginning of class on the assigned due date. All assignments must be handed in to the instructor in typed, hard copy format. No electronic copies will be accepted. Late assignments will not be accepted. I expect that these assignments will reflect your own, individual work.
Extra Credit:
Approximately 5 extra credit questions will be available on each examination. Extra credit earned on these questions will be applied to the exam score.

In addition, each student may earn up to 3% extra credit toward the total course score through participation in psychology experiments through the MSU psychology subject pool. One percent (1%) extra credit will be applied to the student’s final course grade for each HOUR of subject pool participation
(in other words, 1% extra credit will be earned for each 2 credits earned through the subject pool). Each student may earn up to 3% extra credit in this way.
Required Readings:
The assigned readings for each class period are listed below in the section titled, “Course Schedule and
Reading Assignments.” I expect you to review the assigned reading material before the class period to which the reading is linked. I highly suggest re-reading the assignment following each class period in order to better integrate material learned in lecture with the material in the textbook.
Please bring your textbook with you to each course session.
Textbook: Landy, F. J., & Conte, J. M. (2010). Work in the 21 st Century: An Introduction to Industrial
and Organizational Psychology (3 rd Ed.). McGraw-Hill.
Re-Grades:
Assignments:
If you believe that there was an error in grading an assignment, you may request a re-grade in writing, specifying where you believe I erred. You must submit this re-grade request within one week of receiving the original grade. I will review the request, re-grade the assignment in question, and respond to you in writing. You should also feel free to discuss grading concerns during office hours (however, this does not exempt you from requesting a re-grade in writing). I will strive to make sure that your assignments are graded fairly, in accordance with grading criteria; however, in requesting a re-grade, please be aware that you run the risk of having your grade lowered as well.
Exam Questions:
If you believe that an answer marked incorrect on an exam should have been considered correct, you may request a review of the particular question using an item review request form. These forms will be available during the class period in which we review exam answers. One sheet should be used for each item in question. In filling out these sheets, you will be required to provide evidence supporting your argument; therefore, it is advisable that you bring your textbook and notes to class on these days. I will respond to item review requests in writing.

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July 20
July 22
July 27
July 29
Aug. 3
Aug. 5
Aug. 10
Aug. 12
Aug. 17
Aug. 19
Course Overview & Syllabus
Introductory Surveys
What is Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Methods & Statistics in I/O Psychology
Individual Differences & Assessment
Job Analysis & Performance
Performance Measurement
Applicant Selection
Training & Development
Midterm Exam Study Guide Distributed
Motivation
Midterm Exam
Attitudes & Emotions
Review Midterm Exam
Applied Project Distributed
Fairness and Diversity
Applied Project Overview
Applied Project
Applied Project
Leadership
Teams in Organizations
Final Exam Study Guide Distributed
Applied Project Report Due
Applied Project Reflections
Course Ratings
Final Exam
Chapter 1, Modules 1 – 3
Chapter 2, Modules 1 – 4
Chapter 3, Modules 1 – 5
Chapter 4, Modules 1 – 5
Chapter 5, Modules 1 – 4
Chapter 6, Modules 1 – 4
Chapter 7, Modules 1 – 4
Chapter 8, Modules 1 – 4
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Chapter 9, Modules 1 – 3
Chapter 11, Modules 1 – 3
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Chapter 12, Modules 1 – 4
Chapter 13, Modules 1 – 3
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1. Academic Honesty: Article 2.3.3 of the Academic Freedom Report states that "The student shares with the faculty the responsibility for maintaining the integrity of scholarship, grades, and professional standards." In addition, the Department of Psychology adheres to the policies on academic honesty as specified in General Student Regulations 1.0, Protection of Scholarship and Grades; the all-University
Policy on Integrity of Scholarship and Grades; and Ordinance 17.00, Examinations. (See Spartan Life:
Student Handbook and Resource Guide ( http://www.vps.msu.edu/SpLife/index.htm
)
Therefore, unless authorized by your instructor, you are expected to complete all course assignments, including exams, without assistance from any source. Students who violate MSU rules may receive a penalty grade, including but not limited to a failing grade on the assignment or in the course. Students who have any question about whether any particular activity is permitted in carrying out the work for this course are urged to see the very useful web site prepared by the University Ombudsman at http://www.msu.edu/unit/ombud/ , especially the section on Academic Honesty. He has some very specific information about the kinds of activities that are or are not appropriate. You are also urged to ask the instructor about the appropriateness of any practice when in doubt.
2. Accommodations for Disabilities: Students with disabilities should contact the Resource Center for
Persons with Disabilities to establish reasonable accommodations. For an appointment with a counselor, call 353-9642 (voice) or 355-1293 (TTY).
3. Disruptive Behavior: Article 2.3.5 of the Academic Freedom Report (AFR)
( http://www.vps.msu.edu/SpLife/acfree.htm
) for students at Michigan State University states that "The student's behavior in the classroom shall be conducive to the teaching and learning process for all concerned." Article 2.3.10 of the AFR states that "The student has a right to scholarly relationships with faculty based on mutual trust and civility." General Student Regulation 5.02 states that "no student shall .
. . interfere with the functions and services of the University (for example, but not limited to, classes . . .) such that the function or service is obstructed or disrupted. Students whose conduct adversely affects the learning environment in this classroom may be subject to disciplinary action through the Student Faculty
Judiciary process.