School of Arts and Sciences

Department of Psychology

Psychology 3113: Industrial/Organizational Psychology

AY 2023-2024 (1st Semester)

W 6:00-9:00 PM PE 25TC
Credit: 3 Units

Instructor: Pamelle May A. Gallardo, RPm, MBA

Course Description
This course explores how people think, feel, and behave in organizations. The approach
is at the individual, group, and organization level. The interaction of the different elements
such as motivation, communication, leadership style, job satisfaction, job performance, and
organizational effectiveness will be explored and determine how they affect human behavior.

Course Intended Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

1. To identify the theories and concepts, as well as the links between individual,
group, and organizational behavior in the workplace setting
2. To demonstrate critical thinking in the analysis of case studies on work issues
and apply theories to organizational contexts
3. To articulate appreciation of organizational behavior theories and concepts and
how these are applicable to one’s life and field of study

Course Outline

I. Introduction to Organizational Behavior

II. Behavior of Individuals
III. Motivation of Individuals
IV. Individual Performance
V. Rewarding Individual Performance
VI. Group and Interpersonal Behavior
VII. Organizations and Teams
VIII. Power, Politics and Justice
IX. Foundations of Organizational Structure
X. Organizational Culture
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Schedule of Activities

Date Topic Learning Resources/Materials Mode of Learning

August 30, 2023 Introduction to Chapter 1: An Overview of Onsite

Organizational Organizational Behavior
Behavior Snacks: PMG

Introduction to Chapter 2: The Changing

Organizational Environment of
Behavior Organizations
ASSIGNMENT 1

September 6, 2023 Behavior of Individuals Chapter 3: Foundations of Onsite

Individual Behavior
ASSIGNMENT 2 Snacks: Group 1

September 13, PRE-MIDTERM Topics: Onsite

2023 EXAMINATION
● Chap 1: An
Overview of
Organizational
Behavior
● Chapt 2: The
Changing
Environment of
Organizations
● Chap 3:
Foundations of
Individual Behavior

September 20, Motivation of Chapter 4: Motivation in Onsite

2023 Individuals Organizations
ASSIGNMENT 3 Snacks: Group 2

September 27, Individual Performance Chapter 5: Motivating Onsite

2023 Employee Performance
Through Work Snacks: Group 3
ASSIGNMENT 4

October 4, 2023 Rewarding Individual Chapter 6: Motivating Onsite

Performance Employee Performance
Through Rewards Snacks: Group 4
ASSIGNMENT 5

October 11, 2023 Chapter 7: Managing

Stress and the Work-life
Balance

October 21, 2023 MIDTERM DEPARTMENTALS

October 25, 2023 Group and Chapter 9: Foundations of Asynchronous

Interpersonal Behavior Group and Interpersonal
Behavior
ASSIGNMENT 6

Organizations and Chapter 10: Using Teams

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Date Topic Learning Resources/Materials Mode of Learning

Teams in Organizations

November 1, 2023 ALL SAINTS’ DAY

November 8, 2023 Organizations and Chapter 11: Onsite

Teams Communication in
Organizations Snacks: Group 5
ASSIGNMENT 7

Power, Politics, and Chapter 14: Power, Politics,

Justice and Organizational
Justice

November 15, 2023 PRE-FINAL Topics:

EXAMINATION
● Chap 9:
Foundations of
Group and
Interpersonal
Behavior
● Chap 10: Using
Teams in
Organizations
● Chap 11:
Communication in
Organizations
● Chap 14: Power,
Politics, and
Organizational
Justice

November 22, 2023 Foundations of Chapter 16: Foundations Onsite

Organizational of Organizational
Structure Structure Snacks: Group 6
ASSIGNMENT 8

Chapter 17: Organizational

Design

November 29, 2023 Organization Culture Chapter 18: Organizational Onsite

Culture
ASSIGNMENT 9 Snacks: Group 7

Class Potluck and

Christmas Party

November 30, Bonifacio Day

2023

December 9, 2023 FINAL DEPARTMENTALS

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Class Picnic Guidelines

To make our weekly classes in I/O Psychology enticing and more enjoyable, the class had
agreed to a 15 minute break utilized at around 7:30 PM. During this weekly break, the class is
encouraged to visit the restroom, stretch, and work on other personal matters.

The class has agreed to have a Class Picnic. There will be a designated group who will be in
charge of the classes’ snacks for the day.

Below are the assigned groupings. These groups will also be utilized throughout the whole
semester.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Belandres Ortizano Cisnero Alob Redula Ababa De Gracia

Berzo Villanueva Li Linggo Yap Condrado Larawan

Fernandez Adlawan Alburo Baculao Caballero Camson Casquejo

Echeverria Guande Lozano Miasco Omamalin Remedio Ruaza

Singzon Soon Tanilon Tomarong Tongcopanon Tormon

The following guidelines will be utilized:

1. Each group must secure a treat or finger food for the whole class to consume within
the 15 minute period.
2. Pungent food and rice meals will not be allowed.
3. There is no set minimum or maximum amount for the price of the food. However,
groups are encouraged to be resourceful and spend amounts that are reasonable.
4. The class is encouraged to consume all of the food prepared by the assigned group of
the day. Food waste is highly frowned upon.
5. Groups who are able to provide the agreed class picnic will be secured of their oral
recitation points for the day.

Learning Activities

1. Lecture and Discussion

2. Case Studies
3. Group Presentations
4. Structured Learning Activities
5. Interview on HBO practices

Grading System

A Midterm Grade and Final Grade will be computed. Below will be the grading system utilized
to compute these grades.
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Discussions 10%

Chapter Exams and Quizzes 30%

Case Analysis and 20%

Assignments

Major Exams 40%

Total 100%

The following formula will be utilized to compute your Course Grade.

Midterm Grade 50%

Finals Grade 50%

Total 100%

References

Griffin, Ricky W., Phillips, Jean M., and Gully, Stanley M. (2019). Organizational Behavior:

Managing People and Organizations, 13th Edition, Cengage Learning