Psychology and organisations

What you'll learn

• Describe key theories of motivation to work, including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Alderfer's ERG theory, and McClelland's theory of achievement motivation.
• Explain cognitive theories of motivation such as Goal Setting Theory, Expectancy Theory, and Equity Theory.
• Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and various reward systems in the workplace.
• Analyse traditional and modern theories of leadership, including universalist, behavioural, and adaptive leadership styles.
• Evaluate different leadership styles and their effectiveness in various situations, such as Fiedler's Contingency Theory and Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Theory.
• Discuss the dynamics of group development and team roles within organisations, referencing Tuckman's stages and Belbin's team roles.
• Examine the decision-making process in groups, including the phenomenon of groupthink and cognitive biases.
• Assess the impact of organisational work conditions, such as the Hawthorne effect, bullying, office environments, and shift work, on employee health and productivity.

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