Teaching code

4S007375

Teacher

Elena Trifiletti

Coordinator

Elena Trifiletti

Credits

9

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/05 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Period

Sem. 1A, Sem. 1B

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

This course focuses on group processes in organizational contexts. The course will examine group processes and intergroup relations, with a special focus on group formation and cohesion, inclusion and identity, decision making, productivity in groups, intergroup relations and conflict, effects of majority and minority group belonging, and diversity management. The course aims to provide students with skills, such as critical reflection, analysis, and interpretation of group dynamics, especially those occurring within organizational contexts. Students will learn how to observe groups and to understand their dynamics; they will have a firm grasp of the main theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of groups, and will learn how to manage relationships between minority and majority group members. By the end of the course students will be able to: - develop a sound knowledge of group processes in organizational and social settings; - develop management skills for complex organizational processes with a specific focus on diversity management; - plan and evaluate interventions aimed at developing harmonious relationships within organizazions.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Social Psychology (bachelor) is recommended.

Program

The course will be held in Italian and will cover the following topics:
-group formation
-social categorization and social identity
-cohesion and inclusion
-social influence and conformity
-obedience and power
-group decision making
-group productivity
-intergroup relations and conflict
-stereotype threat in the workplace
-diversity in social and organizational contexts
-diversity management
-diversity training
Readings:
1. Forsyth, D. R. (2022). Psicologia dei gruppi (7ma Ed.). Edra. Chapts: 1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14.
2. Hays-Thomas, R. (2023). Managing workplace diversity and inclusion: A psychological perspective. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9780203127049
Articoli per l’esame:
3. Ellemers, N. & Haslam, S. A. (2019). La teoria dell’identità sociale, in Van Lange, P. A. M., Kruglanski, A. W., & Higgins, E. T., Psicologia sociale: Teorie sui processi psicologici, intraindividuali, interpersonali e intergruppi (pp.187-202). Traduzione italiana a cura di Pagliaro, S., Sacchi, S., & Vezzali, L. Milano: Edra.
4. Turner, J. C. & Reynolds, K. J. (2019). La teoria della categorizzazione di sé, in Van Lange, P. A. M., Kruglanski, A. W., & Higgins, E. T., Psicologia sociale: Teorie sui processi psicologici, intraindividuali, interpersonali e intergruppi (pp. 203-216). Traduzione italiana a cura di Pagliaro, S., Sacchi, S., & Vezzali, L. Milano: Edra.
5. Pratto, F., Sidanius, J., & Levin, S. (2006). Social dominance theory and the dynamics of intergroup relations: Taking stock and looking forward. European Review of Social Psychology, 17, 271–320.
6. Roberson L. & Kulik C. T. (2007). Stereotype Threat at Work. Academy of Management Perspectives, 21, 24-40.
7. Casad, B,J. & Bryant, W.J. (2016). Addressing Stereotype Threat is Critical to Diversity and Inclusion in Organizational Psychology. Front. Psychol.7:8. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00008
Chapters and journal articles will be available on the moodle platform. Non attending students who might find it difficult to study in English are invited use power points on moodle as supplementary materials (not substitutes).

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Lectures and in-class assignments aimed at developing students’ skills of group observation and analysis, understanding of group processes, management of diversity-related processes.
Lectures will be in presence. Materials such as power points and texts of in-class assignments will be made available in moodle for students that will be unable to attend some lectures.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam will consist of a written exam test. The written exam test (for both attending and non attending students) consists of 3 open-ended questions. Each answer will be awarded up to 10 points/marks.
For the winter, summer, and autumn sessions of exams (a.y. 24-25) students of previous academic years can refer to the syllabus of a.y. 23-24.

Evaluation criteria

Knowledge of theoretical constructs will be assessed, as well as the ability to understand, analyze and communicate and interpret social and organizational behaviors in the light of the theories and concepts covered by the study program.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade will be the sum of the points/grades of each of the three questions of the test.

Exam language

Italiano

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