2025/2026
BA-BPSYV2501U Foundations of Managerial Psychology
| English Title |
| Foundations of Managerial
Psychology |
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| Language |
English |
| Course ECTS |
7.5 ECTS |
| Type |
Elective |
| Level |
Bachelor |
| Duration |
One Semester |
| Start time of the course |
Autumn, Spring |
| Timetable |
Course schedule will be posted at
calendar.cbs.dk |
| Max. participants |
100 |
| Study board |
Study Board of Professions
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| Course
coordinator |
- Jean-Etienne Joullié - Department of Business Humanities and
Law (BHL)
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| Main academic
disciplines |
- Philosophy and ethics
- Human resource management
- Business psychology
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| Teaching
methods |
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Last updated on
06-02-2025
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| Learning objectives |
Upon successful completion of the course,
students will be able to:
- Locate the development of managerial psychology in the history
of management.
- Compare and contrast the major psychological theories that have
been recommended to managers and critically evaluate their
strengths and weaknesses.
- Critically evaluate major concepts and research findings of
managerial psychology, especially concerning their ethical
implications.
- Frame solutions to situations of excessive workplace stress
levels.
- Structure dialogues with colleagues and subordinates wanting to
improve their performance at work.
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| Examination |
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Foundations of
Managerial Psychology:
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| Exam
ECTS |
7,5 |
| Examination form |
Home assignment - written product |
| Individual or group exam |
Individual exam |
| Size of written product |
Max. 15 pages |
| Assignment type |
Essay |
| Release of assignment |
An assigned subject is released in
class |
| Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date
and time. |
| Grading scale |
7-point grading scale |
| Examiner(s) |
One internal examiner |
| Exam period |
Winter and Summer |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary
exam
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| Course content, structure and pedagogical
approach |
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This course introduces students to psychological theories
pertaining to human behavior in workplaces. Topics covered include
psychoanalysis, personality testing, motivation, reinforcement,
group dynamics, work-related mental disorders, stress and
performance counselling.
While its origins can be traced to Taylor's principles of
scientific management, managerial psychology started in earnest in
the 1930s. Increasingly applied in workplaces and gaining wide
acceptance today, its practical application has had mixed results.
This state of affairs is mostly the result of confusion about the
meaning and consequences of fundamental psychological and ethical
concepts, which the course will clarify. The course's overall
guiding principle is the view that the purpose of psychology is to
enable working people to gain insight into and mastery of
themselves and not of others.
Contribution to the Nordic nine
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Principle
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Contribution
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You have deep business knowledge placed in a broad
context
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You are analytical with data and curious about
ambiguity
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Psychological concepts are often ambiguous; the course assists
in clarifying such ambiguity by following an analytical
approach
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You recognize humanity's challenges and have the
entrepreneurial knowledge to help resolve them
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Self-mastery is human beings' greatest challenge. The course
outlines a language that makes such mastery possible
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You are competitive in business and compassionate in
society
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Compassion requires understanding of self and others; the course
contributes to this objective by clarifying psychological concepts
required in such an endeavour
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You understand ethical dilemmas and have the leadership values
to overcome them
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The course outlines ethical challenges associated with the
practice of psychology in the workplace
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You are critical when thinking and constructive when
collaborating
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The course proposes a critical evaluation of major psychological
theories as they have been applied in the workplace; it outlines
ways to obtain cooperation and collaboration from workplace
actors
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You produce prosperity and protect the prosperity of next
generations
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You grow by relearning and by teaching others to do the
same
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The course proposes a critical evaluation of such constructs as
personality or mental disorders; it alerts students to the
existence of alternative ways of speaking about themselves or to
others, thereby pointing the way to personal growth
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You create value from global connections for local
communities
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| Research-based teaching |
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CBS’ programmes and teaching are research-based. The following
types of research-based knowledge and research-like activities are
included in this course:
Research-based knowledge
- Classic and basic theory
- Teacher’s own research
Research-like activities
- Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
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| Description of the teaching methods |
| Lectures and individual feedback sessions upon
request. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
| Optional online MCQs will be organised during the
semester to help students assess their learning. |
| Student workload |
| Attendance to lectures (teaching) |
38 hours |
| Preparation for lectures |
148 hours |
| Exam |
20 hours |
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| Expected literature |
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Spillane, R. & Martin, J. 2005. Personality and
Performance: Foundations for Managerial Psychology . Sydney:
UNSW Press.
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Last updated on
06-02-2025
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