N_BR_MPS_p Management Psychology

NEWTON University
winter 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/1. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Barbora Bělová (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Daniel Cabák (lecturer)
Mgr. Simona Dosedělová (lecturer)
Mgr. PhDr. Barbora Pánková, MBA, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Barbora Bělová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. PhDr. Barbora Pánková, MBA, Ph.D.
Centre for Applied Psychology – Academic Department – NEWTON University
Timetable
Wed 11:20–12:50 WebinarJam, except Wed 21. 10., except Wed 18. 11., except Wed 25. 11., except Wed 2. 12. ; and Wed 21. 10. 11:20–12:50 WebinarJam, Wed 18. 11. 11:20–12:50 WebinarJam, Wed 25. 11. 11:20–12:50 WebinarJam, Wed 2. 12. 11:20–12:50 WebinarJam
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
N_BR_MPS_p/01: each odd Thursday 8:00–9:30 BR Učebna 09, B. Bělová
N_BR_MPS_p/02: each odd Thursday 9:40–11:10 BR Učebna 09, B. Bělová
N_BR_MPS_p/03: each odd Thursday 11:20–12:50 BR Učebna 09, B. Bělová
N_BR_MPS_p/05: each odd Friday 8:00–9:30 BR Učebna 01, except Fri 9. 10., B. Bělová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(!N_BA_MPS_p Management Psychology) && (!N_BA_MPS_k Management Psychology) && (!N_BR_MPS_p Management Psychology) && (!N_BR_MPS_k Management Psychology) && (!N_PH_MPS_p Management Psychology) && (!N_PH_MPS_k Management Psychology)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the field of psychology and its significance in management. It draws on the principles of general psychology and applies them to the personality and activities of a manager. Grasping these topics will help students to understand both themselves and others, enabling them to communicate with, organise and lead others more effectively. The course links theoretical and specialist concepts with practical situations and managerial practice.
Learning outcomes

  • The student will explain the fundamental psychological principles relevant to managerial work and human resource management,
  • identify selected personality and psychological factors influencing the behaviour of both managers and employees,
  • apply the fundamental principles of self-awareness, self-management and personal development in a managerial role,
  • apply knowledge of motivation and emotional intelligence to situations in the workplace,
  • understand the possibilities and limitations of using psychodiagnostics in a work context,
  • recognise stressful situations and choose appropriate ways of managing them,
  • apply the principles of effective communication, feedback and conflict resolution in managerial practice.

Syllabus

  1. Psychology in human resources management.
  2. The human psyche and its functions.
  3. The manager’s personality.
  4. Psychological assessment in the workplace.
  5. Self-management in a managerial role (self-awareness, self-concept and self-development).
  6. Mechanisms of motivation and their application.
  7. Motivation in the workplace.
  8. Emotional intelligence.
  9. High-pressure situations, stress and coping with it.
  10. Communication and conflict situations.
  11. Feedback and communication in the workplace.
  12. Communication and conflict resolution.

Literature
  • ATKINSON, Rita. Psychologie. Praha: Portál, 2003. ISBN 80-7178-640-3.
  • MIKULÁŠTÍK, Milan. Manažerská psychologie. Praha: Grada, 2015. 344 s. ISBN 978-80-247-4221-2.
  • BOBEK, Milan; PENIŠKA, Petr. Práce s lidmi. Brno: NC PUBLISHING, 2008. 288 s. ISBN 978-80-903858-2-5.
  • NOVÝ, Ivan; BEDRNOVÁ, Eva; JAROŠOVÁ, Eva. Manažérská psychologie a sociologie. Praha: Management Press, s.r. o., 2012. ISBN 978-80-7261-239-0.
  • KOUBEK, Ladislav. Psychologie v řízení lidských zdrojů. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2013. 127 s. ISBN 978-80-210-6384-6.
Assessment methods

  • Assessment: To be awarded credit, students must complete final reflections, which will be set and completed in writing immediately at the end of each session. At the end of the semester, students must upload these reflections to the submission portal in the information system.
  • Exam: An in-person written test in the form of a multiple-choice questionnaire in the information system.

Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2024, winter 2025.
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