Managerial Psychology Laboratory
MIT Sloan's course applies social psychology and organization theory to the managerial environment, sharing lectures with 15.301 but adding a required laboratory component for management science majors. Topics include motivation and reward systems for engineers and scientists, the aging of technical groups, the management of R&D matrix organizations, and how R&D laboratory architecture shapes communication patterns within an organization. The lab work centers on applied behavioral science projects, where students use research methods to test hypotheses about organizational behavior. Alongside the analytical content, the course builds communication skills directly: report writing, team decision-making, and oral and visual presentation are all practiced as part of the coursework. Materials come from MIT OpenCourseWare and typically include syllabus, assignments, and readings, though exact contents vary by course offering. No certificate is offered through OCW; this is free self-study material rather than an instructor-led session. It suits students or professionals wanting a grounded look at organizational behavior theory paired with hands-on research practice.