Psychosociology of Organization and Social Psychology
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The educational objective of the course is to develop relevant knowledge:
· in order to understand the psychological aspects of work behaviour, both individually and in the contexts of the group and the organization
· with regards to the different organizational methods of socio-health-educational services, in relation to the processes of change underway, recognizing organizational models and operations
· relating to the working models of production systems and the logic of the working world, and also with reference to the third sector
· pertaining to the use of connection strategies
· regarding the tools and methods of facility arrangements in the construction of group work, structured and unstructured
· concerning the theoretical and methodological bases, which encourage the aspects of learning, pertaining to the managerial techniques of some of the significant aspects of group work.
· in order to maintain positive individual and collective working conditions
· in order to understand the psychological aspects of work behaviour, both individually and in the contexts of the group and the organization
· with regards to the different organizational methods of socio-health-educational services, in relation to the processes of change underway, recognizing organizational models and operations
· relating to the working models of production systems and the logic of the working world, and also with reference to the third sector
· pertaining to the use of connection strategies
· regarding the tools and methods of facility arrangements in the construction of group work, structured and unstructured
· concerning the theoretical and methodological bases, which encourage the aspects of learning, pertaining to the managerial techniques of some of the significant aspects of group work.
· in order to maintain positive individual and collective working conditions
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student must know:
· the interventions that facilitate behavioural change
· the use of connection strategies
· the theoretical and methodological bases, for the acquisition of reading skills, of underlying dynamics of group processes
· the theoretical and methodological bases to facilitate the learning of management techniques, of some significant aspects of the group work
· the possibile ways to facilitate the construction of group work; structured and unstructured
· the psychological aspects of work behaviour, both individual and, in a group context, also within the organization
· how to collaborate on phenomena and processes connected to the construction and maintenance of positive, individual and collective working conditions
· the possibilities available to collaborate in a coordinated and integrated way, with other figures and levels
· the different organizational methods of social-health-educational services, in relation to the processes of change underway, recognizing organizational models and operation.
· the working models of production systems, and the logic of the world of work, also with reference to the Third Sector
· the interventions that facilitate behavioural change
· the use of connection strategies
· the theoretical and methodological bases, for the acquisition of reading skills, of underlying dynamics of group processes
· the theoretical and methodological bases to facilitate the learning of management techniques, of some significant aspects of the group work
· the possibile ways to facilitate the construction of group work; structured and unstructured
· the psychological aspects of work behaviour, both individual and, in a group context, also within the organization
· how to collaborate on phenomena and processes connected to the construction and maintenance of positive, individual and collective working conditions
· the possibilities available to collaborate in a coordinated and integrated way, with other figures and levels
· the different organizational methods of social-health-educational services, in relation to the processes of change underway, recognizing organizational models and operation.
· the working models of production systems, and the logic of the world of work, also with reference to the Third Sector
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Sezione: Bosisio Parini
Responsible
Organization studies
SECS-P/10 - ORGANIZATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Snider Ivan
Social psychology
M-PSI/05 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Sali Maria Enrica
Work and Organizational Psychology
M-PSI/06 - WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Amiens Denise
Sezione: Don Gnocchi
Prerequisites for admission
There are no prerequisites
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written test lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes, with 19 closed questions and 4 open questions.
Each closed question will be worth 1 point; each open question will have a maximum value of 3 points.
The outcome of the test will be communicated via email by the secretariat and published on the MyAriel platform
The learning assessment will consist of a written test with both open and multiple choice questions.
The results will be sent by the teacher, through the Secretariat, in the days following the test.
Each closed question will be worth 1 point; each open question will have a maximum value of 3 points.
The outcome of the test will be communicated via email by the secretariat and published on the MyAriel platform
The learning assessment will consist of a written test with both open and multiple choice questions.
The results will be sent by the teacher, through the Secretariat, in the days following the test.
Social psychology
Course syllabus
- Social Psychology as a Science
₋ Self
₋ Social Cognition and Bias
₋ Attitudes and Persuasion
₋ Conformity and Obedience
₋ Self
₋ Social Cognition and Bias
₋ Attitudes and Persuasion
₋ Conformity and Obedience
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
Myers DG, Twenge JM, Marta E, Pozzi M - Psicologia Sociale - McGraw-Hill, 4a ed.
Crisp R. Turner R. - Psicologia sociale - UTET Università, 3a ed.
Crisp R. Turner R. - Psicologia sociale - UTET Università, 3a ed.
Work and Organizational Psychology
Course syllabus
· Introduction to work psychology
· Work performance and cognitive abilities
· Personality and organizational behaviors
· Individual and organizational values
· Motivational theories and models
· Managerial strategies for motivating workers
· Job satisfaction, theories and models
· Antecedents, inhibitors, and consequences of job satisfaction
· Work performance and cognitive abilities
· Personality and organizational behaviors
· Individual and organizational values
· Motivational theories and models
· Managerial strategies for motivating workers
· Job satisfaction, theories and models
· Antecedents, inhibitors, and consequences of job satisfaction
Teaching methods
Teaching is provided through face-to-face lessons, team activities and case studies scheduled according to a timetable published on the ARIEL website of the master course.
Teaching Resources
Argentero, R., & Cortese, C. G. (2016). Psicologia del lavoro. Milano: Raffaello Cortina Editore.
Capitolo #4 "Le differenze individuali" (pp. 95-116).
Capitolo #6 "La motivazione" (pp. 151-177).
Capitolo #7 "La soddisfazione lavorativa" (pp. 181-204).
Materiali supplementari verranno forniti durante le lezioni.
Capitolo #4 "Le differenze individuali" (pp. 95-116).
Capitolo #6 "La motivazione" (pp. 151-177).
Capitolo #7 "La soddisfazione lavorativa" (pp. 181-204).
Materiali supplementari verranno forniti durante le lezioni.
Organization studies
Course syllabus
· Main concepts of Business Organization
· History, theories and authors: Taylor, Fayol, Likert, Simon and others
· Elements of organizational design
· Product vs Service
· Process management
· Regulation elements
· History, theories and authors: Taylor, Fayol, Likert, Simon and others
· Elements of organizational design
· Product vs Service
· Process management
· Regulation elements
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and exercises
Teaching Resources
D. Bodega, G. Scaratti, Organizzazione, Egea. 2013. Solo capitoli 1, 2 (tranne 2.8 e relativi sottoparagrafi) e 3.
Tutte le dispense (presentazioni Powerpoint \ documento pdf) fornite e presentate in aula.
Tutte le dispense (presentazioni Powerpoint \ documento pdf) fornite e presentate in aula.
Organization studies
SECS-P/10 - ORGANIZATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Boara Marco
Social psychology
M-PSI/05 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Preda Glauco
Work and Organizational Psychology
M-PSI/06 - WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Cangialosi Nicola