Business Psychology
Organizational Psychology : Case Study
Apply organizational psychology concepts by analyzing a real organization, identifying one workplace psychological issue, and recommending practical solutions based on theory.
Project Instructions
Step 1: Select an organization
Choose one real organization (company, government organization, or non-profit organization).
Step 2: Identify One Organizational Psychology Issue
Select one issue affecting the organization, such as: leadership challenges, employee motivation, team dynamics, workplace stress, Performance management system, Communication, Employee turnover, etc.....
Step 3: Apply Organizational Psychology Theory
- Conduct a literature review to find relevant theories and research that relate to the issues identified.
- Develop a theoretical framework to analyze these issues, citing studies that support your approach.
- Use one or two theories studied in this course to explain the selected issue.
Step 4: Analyze the Organization
Use reliable public sources (e.g., company website, annual reports, news articles, or published case studies) to analyze the issue.
Step 5: Recommend Solutions
Provide 3–5 practical recommendations supported by organizational psychology concepts.
Report Requirements
- Length: 5-7 pages (excluding cover page and references)
- Format: APA 7th Edition
- References: Minimum of 5 academic sources
The report should include:
- Introduction
- Company Background
- Organizational Psychology Issue
- Theory Application and Analysis
- Recommendations
- Conclusion
- References
Presentation
Each group will deliver:
- 20-minute presentation
- 5–10-minute Q&A session
Evaluation Criteria
Criterion | Marks |
Company Background | 2 |
Identification of the Issue | 4 |
Theory Application | 4 |
Analysis | 4 |
Recommendations | 2 |
Presentation, Report Organization, and APA | 4 |
Total | 20 |