PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY - BMEGT52M100

The aim of the course is to discuss the role of personality in organizational life both from a theoretical and a prac-tical point of view. Our theoretical focus is on the work-relevant aspects of personality. During the course, we discuss the most important theoretical concepts, explanatory models, and the practical applications of these find-ings. We pay attention to the personality-related measures and tools in organizational life.

1. Knows the most important work-related personality models, concepts, and methods, which can be ap-plied as I-O psychologists.
2. Gains a broad insight into the topics related to the association between work and personality.
3. Learns the personality-related tools and applications in organizational life.

1. Able to apply theoretical and methodological knowledge in the design, development and application of personality-related programs in organizations.
2. Able to independently define and implement workplace programs with the aim of employees’ personal development.

1. Tolerant and inclusive toward different types of personalities.
2. Has an ethical and respectful approach toward workplace diversity.
3. Accepts the viewpoint of other professionals.
4. Open to continuous development, wants to expand knowledge.

1. Thinks constructively and solution-centered about the acquired knowledge, methods, and applica-tions.
2. Independently able to design, develop and implement workplace programs related to the personal development of employees with the application of the acquired knowledge.
3. Has an independent and responsible approach to issues which require psychological interventions related to the personality of employees.
4. Recognizes when a problem is outside of his/her competencies and acts appropriately.
5. Has a critical approach in his/her thinking, and shares his/her thoughts, critical comments with the fellow students and the lecturers.

Lectures, videos, interactive tasks, independent and group projects.

• Charles S. Carver, Michael F. Scheier, Nagy János, V. Komlósi Annamária (2006). Személyiségpszichológia Osiris Kiadó
• Gruys, M. L. & Sackett, P. R. (2003). Investigating the dimensionality of counterproductive work behavior. International Journal of Selection and Assessment, 11, 30-42.
• Sackett, P. R., & DeVore, C. J. (2001). Counterproductive behaviors at work. In N. Anderson, D. Ones, H. Si-nangil, & C. Viswesvaran (Eds.), Handbook of industrial, work, and organizational psychology (Vol. 1, pp. 145–164). London, UK: Sage.
• Thomas, D. A. & Ely, R. J. (1996). Making Differences Matter. A New Paradigm for Manging Diversity. Har-vard Business Review, September-October, 1-13.
• Seligman, M. E. P., & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2000). Positive psychology: An introduction. American Psycholo-gist, 55, 5–14.
• Gable, S.H., & Haidt, J. (2005). What (and why) is positive psychology? Review of General Psychology, 9, 2, 103-110.
• Shawn Achor (2015). A boldogság mint versenyelőny, HVG Kiadó.
• Jones, D.N. & Paulhus, D.L. (2014). Introducing the Short Dark Triad (SD3): A brief measure of dark person-alities. Assessment, 21(1), 28-41.
• Tari, A. (2010). Y generáció. Budapest: Jaffa Kiadó.
• Landy, F. J. (1985). Psychology of Work Behaviour, Chicago, Illinois: The Dorsey Press.
• Robinson, S. L. (2010). Dysfunctional Work Behavior. In J. Barling & C. L. Cooper (Eds.), The Sage Handbook of Organizational Behavior: Volume I – Micro Approaches, pp. 141-160. SAGE Publications Ltd.

The learning outcomes assessment in section 2.2 is based on the end-of-semester performance assessment.

Oral exam along with pre-assigned topics.

• szóbeli vizsga: 100
• összesen: 100

The student must attend 70% of the lectures to obtain a signature.

A vizsga a TVSZ szabályai szerint ismételhető.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 04.11.2024.

A 2.2. pontban megfogalmazott tanulási eredmények eléréséhez a tantárgy a következő tematikai blokkokból áll. Az egyes félévekben meghirdetett kurzusok sillabuszaiban e témaelemeket ütemezzük a naptári és egyéb adottságok szerint.