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Course code: PSS10256o15Semester: 2015/2016 summer
Name: Introduction to Business Psychology
Major: (przedmioty społeczne i humanistyczne)
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 0
ECTS points: 1
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 0 / 0
Lecturer: mgr Oliwia Matejko, dr Aleksandra Hulewska
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Knows the basic terminology that is used in the humanities and social sciences: knows the basic concepts of business psychology, its doctrine and researchers. Has a basic concept how to get other information on the topic of the course. Has a basic knowledge of social relationships and is able to indicate the relationship between the humanities and the social and agricultural sciences, forestry, veterinary and natural. Skills: Is ably looking for information, analyzes and uses the literature on the subject of the course. Uses specialized terminology in the language of the subject. Is aware of the self-development. Recognizes issues, can act in accordance with applicable standards and principles.
Competences: Is able to work in a team, with taking different roles. Understands the need for lifelong learning. Is able to think and act creatively. Correctly identifies dilemmas associated with making life and work choices, obeys ethical rules.
Prerequisites: Humanities in the high school.
Course content: Introduction to business psychology. Psychology of money. Saving. Investing. Paying taxes. Experiments in Economics: playing fair with money. Psychology of stock exchange. Neuroscience: neuroeconomics. Consumer behavior. Psychology of decision-making. Moral and social values in business psychology. Revision.
Recommended literature: Kahneman D., Thinking, Fast and Slow, New York 2011, Macmillan. Rudnicki L., Zachowania rynkowe nabywców: mechanizmy i uwarunkowania, Kraków 2004, Wydawnictwo Akademii Ekonomicznej. Solomon M.R., Consumer Behaviour, 4th ed., London 2010, Prentice Hall Europe. Tyszka T., Decyzje. Perspektywa psychologiczna i ekonomiczna, Warszawa 2010, Wydawnictwo Naukowe Scholar. Zaleśkiewicz T., Psychologia ekonomiczna, Warszawa 2013, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
Assessment methods: Final evaluation of the lectures is a component of the scoring in the knowledge, skills and social competence. There are summed points obtained from the written test, activity, discussions, attendance and additional tasks. Knowledge shall be verified with the use of the written test. Written test includes two problem questions, to assess skills. Social competence are evaluated based on participation in class discussions and thematic attendance and performing additional tasks. Required level necessary to pass: 60%
Comment: Lectures, with elements of discussion and workshop.