PSYC405 Psychology of Health and Well-Being in the Workplace
This course draws from multiple disciplines to address how to create workspaces and workplaces that energize the human spirit. The course focuses on the way humans interact with their environments, both man-made and natural. Drawing on concepts and models from ecology, psychology and philosophy, it addresses the design of our workspaces. Topics include how such elements as the light, sound, density, proximity, openness, color and quality of air impact the health and well being of the work force. The Eastern concept of feng shui will be discussed, as well as current topics such as sustainability, renewal resources, and the architecture and engineering of green spaces. The mythic notion of work/life balance will be investigated and we will look at what defines top organizations which regularly make the "Best Places to Work" lists, as well as the idea of benevolent management and companies that care about communities and the happiness of their employees. Social responsibility, social entrepreneurship, and global awareness of corporations will be studied
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Distribution
Psychology
Notes
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