Course: Psychology

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Course title Psychology
Course code USSV/PPSL
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Duplinský Josef, PhDr. CSc.
  • Mandys Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Concept of psychology - history, psychology as independent discipline, solutions, paradigm. Contemporary psychological basic lines. Classification of psychological disciplines, terminology. Psychological methods. Individual psychology, structure, integration, conception, determinants. Cognitive processes, emotions, motivation, mental control patterns. Work psychology - its origin and development, psycho-technique, career counselling. Job performance, psychological description, ability, qualification, performance. Engineering psychology, ergonomics. Social-group determinants of human labour. Psychology in human resources management and social work.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with the knowledge and practical skills in the field of self-recognition and dealing with people especially in working relations.
Students acquire basic knowledge in the field of theoretical and applied psychology. The accent is put on the topics of individual, social and work psychology.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination, Home assignment evaluation, Work-related product analysis

Assignment granting is conditioned by passing the final test. The examination is both, written and oral.
Recommended literature
  • Bedrnová, E., Nový, I. Psychologie a sociologie řízení. Praha, Management Press, 2007.
  • Bedrnová, E., Nový, I. Psychologie a sociologie řízení. Praha, Management Press, 2007.
  • Hubinková, Z. a kol. Psychologie a sociologie ekonomického chování. Grada, Praha, 2008.
  • Lorencová, H., Rohlíková, P. Základy psychologie a sociologie pro ekonomy, VŠEM, Praha, 2009.
  • Pauknerová, D. a kol. Psychologie pro ekonomy a manažery. 2006, Praha, Grada.
  • Pauknerová, D. a kol. Psychologie pro ekonomy a manažery. 2006, Praha, Grada.
  • Paulík, K. Psychologie lidské odolnosti. Praha, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-2959.
  • Provazník, V. a kol. Psychologie pro ekonomya manažery. Praha, Grada Publishing, 2002.. &, &.
  • Riegel, P. Ekonomická psychologie, Grada, Praha, 2007.
  • Riegel, P. Ekonomická psychologie, Grada, Praha, 2007.
  • Štikar, J. Psychologie ve světě práce. Praha, Karolinum 2003.
  • Štikar, J. Psychologie ve světě práce. Praha, Karolinum 2003.
  • Štikar,J. a kol. Základy práce a organizace, Praha, Karolinum 1996.


Study plans that include the course
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Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Security Management in Enterprises (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Public Economics and Administration (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Information and Security Systems (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Enterprise Management (2015) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional and Information Management (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional and Information Management (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Public Economics and Administration (2015) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Enterprise Management (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Public Economics and Administration (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Security Management in Enterprises (2016) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Informatics in Public Administration (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
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Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Enterprise Management (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Enterprise Management (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics and Operation in Enterprises (2016) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Security Management in Enterprises (2015) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Enterprise Management (2015) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Enterprise Management (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Security Management in Enterprises (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Public Economics and Administration (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Informatics in Public Administration (2015) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Public Economics and Administration (2015) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Management of Financial Risks (2013) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics and Operation in Enterprises (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics and Operation in Enterprises (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Informatics in Public Administration (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Management of Financial Risks (2015) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Management of Financial Risks (2014) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Enterprise Management (2016) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional and Information Management (2015) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Information and Security Systems (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Enterprise Management (2016) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Economics and Operation in Enterprises (2015) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter