S/M/373. What is known about the range of human consequences associated with organisational downsizing strategies?

The paper examines the effects and consequences of company downsizing on the workforce. Literature on downsizing is reviewed highlighting its benefits and negative impacts, and considering the consequences of downsizing for the victims, the survivors and the managers.

S/S/156. Outline the key characteristics of social identity theory and comment upon its relevance to the study of organisations

The paper examines the concept of social identity (SI) reviewing literature on SI theory and discussing the difference between personal identity and social identity, the features of the social identification process, group dynamics and inter-group relationships, the role of attachments, the issues of leadership in organisations, etc.

S/PS/137. How valuable are psychometrics tests in the prediction of individual performance in work organisations?

The paper examines the techniques used to measure individual differences in personality (psychometrics) and the application of psychological testing in organisations. Related literature is reviewed discussing the concept of personality traits, the objectivity of techniques used to measure people, the relation of individual characteristics to work performance, etc.

C/HR/284. Psychological contract and team work

The paper examines the concept of the psychological contract (PC) reviewing related academic studies and describing the types of PC, the impact of organisational changes on PC, the teamwork perspective of PC including conflict management, etc. The framework of self diagnosis and development plan is presented highlighting the importance of empathy and trust in building a project team.

C/PS/50. Critically evaluate the usefulness of different models of counselling and psychotherapy to counselling in the workplace

The paper looks at the workplace counselling and psychotherapy in Britain explaining their difference from traditional counselling/therapy, reviewing various models of counselling, and defining the benefits and the challenges of counselling in the workplace.

C/PS/49. Difficulties of retirement for professional footballers

The paper examines the difficulties of retirement for professional footballers including psychological problems, financial problems, etc. Literature is reviewed on the uniqueness of a professional footballer identity, challenges of the transition to retirement, loss of control, etc. Approaches to retirement are suggested to overcome the identified difficulties.

S/PS/135. Communication skills: reflection on IPL sessions

The paper examines the features of verbal and non-verbal communication reflecting on the communication skills within an inter-professional learning (IPL) group and analysing the author's personal experience in establishing contact with the group members. The importance of IPL sessions is highlighted. The paper has no references due to the nature of the report.

C/PS/44. Approaches of occupational therapy to mental health rehabilitation

The paper examines the approach of occupational therapists to mental health, in particular to vocational rehabilitation. The evidence-based framework of occupational therapy and the issue of mental health are discussed outlining various treatment options for mental health problems, such as cognitive behaviour therapy. Recommendations are made about mental health rehabilitation for occupational therapists within the current clinical context. Possible future work is discussed to improve the clinical effectiveness of the treatment.

S/PS/92. Behavioural aspects of budgetary control

The paper looks at the participative budgeting system describing budget-oriented behaviour in managers and focusing on its qualitative, quantitative and modal aspects. Literature is reviewed on the behavioural aspects of budgetary control.

S/PS/93. To get ahead as a graduate recruit you need to get rid of your own identity. Discuss with reference to studies of identity in the workplace.

The paper examines the problem of losing identity in the workplace in graduates. Theories of personal identity are reviewed including social, political and psychological approaches. Personal construct psychology (PCP) and impression management are analysed.

S/PS/91. To what extent do managers need to understand the general psychological theories of personality and perception?

The paper addresses the issues of personality clashes in organisations reviewing psychological approaches to personality, i.e. the theory of Jung, the trait theory, the psychoanalytical theory of Freud, the theory of social learning, etc. Key characteristics of successful leadership and management are outlined emphasising the importance of knowing fundamental theories and strategies.

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