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Managerial Psychology - MGSM871

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This unit aims to promote an understanding of diverse psychological perspectives and research findings on the practice of management. Human behaviour in the Australian workplace is analysed by comparing and contrasting five psychological perspectives: motivation, psychoanalysis, personality, psychological behaviourism and social behaviourism. Topics include personality, motivation, occupational stress, mental health and counselling. Of special relevance is an analysis of individual differences which includes a critical evaluation of the role and use of psychological tests in management.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

Term 2 North Ryde - March to June

Staff Contact(s): studentservices@mgsm.edu.au
Prerequisites:

MGSM870 or admission to GradCertMgtPostMBA Prerequisite Information

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Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Management

Faculty of Business and Economics

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