| 授業名 | Organizational Psychology and Business |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Organizational Psychology and Business |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | 高井 次郎（Jiro Takai） |
| コード Couse Code | NUC456_N25B |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 講義 Regular course |
| 授業形式 Class Format | On Campus |
| 単位 Credits | 2 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 科目区分 Course Category | 専門教育科目 / Specialized Subject |
| 学位 Degree | BBA |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2025 UG Nisshin Term3 |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
The purpose of this course is closely related to the mission statement, especially to "innovative and ethical leaders who possess a ʻFrontier Spirit.ʼ
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
This course provides an overview of the topics and issues in Organizational Psychology. We will look at themes including work motivation and commitment, job attitudes, stress and overwork, diversity management, teamwork and leadership, group dynamics, organizational communication, and crisis management. Students will be introduced to theories in the field and discuss their application to real life. Lectures will be conducted in conjunction with case discussion to facilitate student understanding of theories and concepts of organizational psychology.
到達目標 / Achievement Goal
Students will acquire understanding of behaviors and human resource management that facilitate the function of an organization. The goal is for students to be able to scrutinize the issues of actual organizations that impede the healthy management of its workers and client relationships. Students will also learn to appreciate the significance of governance and leadership.
本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals
*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。
LG1 Critical Thinking
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of the importance of managing diversity within an organization
Knowledge of elements crucial for enhancement of motivation and commitment of workers
Communication skills essential for work relationships
Adapting leadership behaviors contingent with the situation at hand
Understanding the worker needs and job satisfaction
Knowledge of elements crucial for enhancement of motivation and commitment of workers
Communication skills essential for work relationships
Adapting leadership behaviors contingent with the situation at hand
Understanding the worker needs and job satisfaction
SDGsとの関連性 Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 8 働きがいも経済成長も（Decent Work and Economic Growth）
教育手法 Teaching Method
| 教育手法 Teaching Method | % of Course Time | |
|---|---|---|
| インプット型 Traditional | 50 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 50 % |
| フィールドメソッド Field Method | 0 % | 合計 Total | 100 % |
事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods
1) Preparation
Students are to come prepared to each class having done reading assignments, and to make notes about their stance on the cases such as to guide them in their participation in the discussions (estimated 4 hours of preparation)
2) Feedback on final exam
Correct answers on the final exam will be provided on Google Classroom.
3) Use of the Central Information Center
Use of library and information resources are highly encouraged for preparation before each class, and for the group presentation.
Students are to come prepared to each class having done reading assignments, and to make notes about their stance on the cases such as to guide them in their participation in the discussions (estimated 4 hours of preparation)
2) Feedback on final exam
Correct answers on the final exam will be provided on Google Classroom.
3) Use of the Central Information Center
Use of library and information resources are highly encouraged for preparation before each class, and for the group presentation.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
1) Motivation, commitment, job satisfactionMotivated people are more productive, make fewer mistakes, are more focused and committed, and reap greater satisfaction from their work. What motivates people, and hence prevent job turnover?
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2) Case 1: Differences in job attitudes with cultureWe will look at a case of misperception of expectations of the job between cultures.
第2日（Day2）
1) Group behavior and leadershipPeople in organizations work in groups. It is necessary for them to coordinate their work to allow for maximum efficiency and productivity. Group dynamics study the processes that affect group work. Groups are guided by leaders, and we will look at what makes for good leadership, and the traits and skills of good leaders.
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2) Case 2: Contingent leadershipWhen the conditions surrounding a group's functioning change, the same leader might not be able to be effective. Successful leadership requires a change in roles. We will discuss how a good leader in one situation might not be the best one in another.
第3日（Day3）
1) Diversity in the workplaceDEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) has been of concern to modern organizations. What is diversity, and how should it be dealt with?
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2) Case 3: The failure of DEIDEI is a goal strived to be me by most organizations. But does it really lead to effective management? We'll look at some situations in which DEI might not be the best idea.
第4日（Day4）
1) Communication in the organizationCommunication skills necessary for the workplace, particularly between superior and subordinate, and how the management and workers communicate will be focused upon.
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2) Case 4: Climate issuesCorporate culture and workplace climate are the most common reasons why people decide to quit. How the leader creates the workplace atmosphere, and how the company structures the culture under which the system works is of the utmost importance.
第5日（Day5）
1) Career developmentReducing worker turnover and increasing their retention is crucial to a good corporate climate. Organizations invest time and effort in training their workers to acquire job skills, so it makes sense that they open up a pathway for their career advancement. If not, they will seek other workplaces that will.
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2) Case 5: Crisis management: The case of runaway ToyotasToyota was plagued with quality issues in the 2000's, and in one highly publicized incident, a family of five was killed in a runaway Lexus crash. We will discuss Toyota's response to the crisis.
第6日（Day6）
1) Work stress, burnout and other negative effects of the workplaceIneffective leadership may cause much stress upon the worker. Maintaining mental health and well-being of the worker is the responsibility of the organization.
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Case 6: Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America and sexual harassmentWe will discuss the case of sexual harassment at the MMMA plant in which the company was ordered to pay $34 million in damages to victims.
第7日（Day7）
1) Group presentation2) Group presentation
Groups will present findings of organizational strategy differences across cultures, companies and workplaces.
Final exam: latter half of the second class of the day.
成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria
*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
| 講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment | Weights |
|---|---|
| コールドコール Cold Call | 0 % |
| 授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution | 70 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 70 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 0 % |
| 小テスト Quizzes / Tests | 0 % |
| シミュレーション成績 Simulation | 0 % |
| ケース試験 Case Exam | 0 % |
| 最終レポート Final Report | 0 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 20 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 10 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
Class contribution will be assessed based on participation in the case discussions. A group presentation will be done at the last sessions, and members will rate each other as peer assessment of how each person contributed to the presentation. A final exam will be conducted to test students on their knowledge of what had been taught.教科書 Textbook
- Sebastiaan Rothmann, Cary L. Cooper 「Work and Organizational Psychology 3rd ed. (Topics in Applied Psychology) 」Routledge（2022）978-1032064918
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
Eugene McKenna (2020). Business Psychology and Organizational Behaviour. Routledge. 978-1138182646
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
Feedback given from students will be carefully considered in a continual process of improving the content, presentation, and management of this and other courses.