Promoting Skill Development and Positive Change: An Organizational Development Project for Industrial-Organizational Psychology Courses
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| Title: | Promoting Skill Development and Positive Change: An Organizational Development Project for Industrial-Organizational Psychology Courses |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Anna M. Semanko (ORCID |
| Source: | Teaching of Psychology. 2025 52(4):483-489. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Skill Development, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Development, Student Projects, Active Learning, Problem Based Learning, College Instruction, College Students, Instructional Effectiveness |
| DOI: | 10.1177/00986283241305714 |
| ISSN: | 0098-6283 1532-8023 |
| Abstract: | Background: Organizational development is necessary for maintaining and promoting a positive work environment. Objective: We present a unique organizational development project emphasizing understanding and applying industrial-organizational psychology concepts to resolve workplace issues and motivate organizational improvement. Method: The design of the organizational development project follows both project- and problem-based learning methods. As such, the organizational development project asked students in an industrial-organizational psychology course to critically examine multifaceted workplace problems and provide evidence-based solutions. Results: Students reported that the organizational development project helped them meet course learning objectives and stimulated skill development in important areas like problem-solving, professional communication, and consideration of diverse ideas. Conclusion: The content and skill development associated with the organizational development project can contribute to students' personal and professional success. Teaching Implications: Instructors can use this project to foster students' comprehension of organizational development. The opportunity to practice analyzing complicated organizational situations can enhance skill development and workforce readiness. As a result, students may be better prepared to understand how industrial-organizational principles can contribute to productive, inclusive, safe, and meaningful organizational climates. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1481579 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Background: Organizational development is necessary for maintaining and promoting a positive work environment. Objective: We present a unique organizational development project emphasizing understanding and applying industrial-organizational psychology concepts to resolve workplace issues and motivate organizational improvement. Method: The design of the organizational development project follows both project- and problem-based learning methods. As such, the organizational development project asked students in an industrial-organizational psychology course to critically examine multifaceted workplace problems and provide evidence-based solutions. Results: Students reported that the organizational development project helped them meet course learning objectives and stimulated skill development in important areas like problem-solving, professional communication, and consideration of diverse ideas. Conclusion: The content and skill development associated with the organizational development project can contribute to students' personal and professional success. Teaching Implications: Instructors can use this project to foster students' comprehension of organizational development. The opportunity to practice analyzing complicated organizational situations can enhance skill development and workforce readiness. As a result, students may be better prepared to understand how industrial-organizational principles can contribute to productive, inclusive, safe, and meaningful organizational climates. |
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| ISSN: | 0098-6283 1532-8023 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/00986283241305714 |
