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Overview

The principles of organisational psychology, the role of emotional intelligence, the realities of group dynamics and group behaviour, intergroup conflict and cooperation.

This paper also examines the skills necessary to identify the existence and causes of work-based behaviour problems and how best to apply those skills.

About this paper

Paper title Organisational Psychology
Subject Doctor of Business Administration
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (4 May 2026 - 26 June 2026) (Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (4 May 2026 - 26 June 2026) (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,665.83
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
DBA
Notes
This paper includes a compulsory on-campus component.
Contact
otago-dba@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

To be confirmed.

Paper Structure
Topics:
  • Principles of organisational psychology
  • Positive employee attitudes and behaviour, reward systems
  • Worker stress and negative employee attitudes and behaviours
  • Performance measurement
  • Personalities and individual differences; the individual and the work environment
Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

Taught through seminars and online through Blackboard.

Textbooks
Readings will be made available through Blackboard.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Global perspective, Cultural understanding, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Communication.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will gain:

  • A highly developed understanding of the core elements of occupational psychology, including the interrelationships between the various aspects of occupational psychology
  • A highly developed understanding of the complex set of factors that combine to influence and/or determine human and work behaviour in organisations
  • A highly developed understanding of the skills necessary to identify the existence and causes of work behaviour problems within organisations. and the ability to apply knowledge to minimise or resolve complex behavioural problems

Overview

The principles of organisational psychology, the role of emotional intelligence, the realities of group dynamics and group behaviour, intergroup conflict and cooperation.

This paper also examines the skills necessary to identify the existence and causes of work-based behaviour problems and how best to apply those skills.

About this paper

Paper title Organisational Psychology
Subject Doctor of Business Administration
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (28 June 2027 - 20 August 2027) (Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (28 June 2027 - 20 August 2027) (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching, and involves in-person assessment
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
DBA
Notes
This paper includes a compulsory on-campus component.
Contact

otagodba@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dr Andrew Dickson

Paper Structure
Topics:
  • Principles of organisational psychology
  • Positive employee attitudes and behaviour, reward systems
  • Worker stress and negative employee attitudes and behaviours
  • Performance measurement
  • Personalities and individual differences; the individual and the work environment
Teaching Arrangements

The distance learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

Taught through seminars and online through Aoroa.

Textbooks

Readings will be made available through Aoroa.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Global perspective, Cultural understanding, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Communication.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will gain:

  • A highly developed understanding of the core elements of occupational psychology, including the interrelationships between the various aspects of occupational psychology.
  • A highly developed understanding of the complex set of factors that combine to influence and/or determine human and work behaviour in organisations.
  • A highly developed understanding of the skills necessary to identify the existence and causes of work behaviour problems within organisations. and the ability to apply knowledge to minimise or resolve complex behavioural problems.
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