I was looking forward to taking this class as I find this topic very relevant and interesting. However, how this class was conducted was disappointing. Perhaps because it was during pandemic that made it even more disappointing and confusing. The grading breakdown is follow:

Class attendance and Forum participation 15%
Paper 30%
Group presentation 25%
Final 30%

1. He is extremely unclear. The requirement for group presentation and paper assignment is that it have to be informative, clear, fun, etc. There is no explanation or requirement such as having to form your own groups (at least 3 and maximum of 4), citations, grading criteria, and so on. He didn't really provided in class time to form group and he created about 2 weeks before presentation start separate forum to exchange contact information and form groups. My group only found out these requirements 5 days before presentation. I really wish he listed out all those requirements clearly at the syllabus or early on the quarter as summer quarter goes by really fast and is stressful. It also said presentation starts on August 24th so I assumed all presentation will be due on 24th. However, it turns out he only allow 2 groups at the time and latest presentation was 9/9? Pretty unfair as not everybody is turning work at the same time or given benefit of presenting early and having less time to prepare? Additionally, how can we know to achieve good grades or how it will be graded? There is basically no grading criteria beside making presentation and written assignment informative, fun, etc.

2. The class is like 40- 70% discussion. I was looking forward to learning and hearing examples from him working with variety of clients, but like 40- 70% of class time was used for discussing with few peers in the breakout room. You can imagine how breakout rooms in zoom lectures often go so go figure. Lectures were inconsistently recorded, so if you miss a lecture there was no way to access lectures if professor forgot to record. I also found that lectures are based off the book, so I didn't learn a lot of new things from the lecture. Lecture also seems disorganized as lectures are freestyle. He was also not familiar with zoom which I can understand, but having 40-70% of class time being in breakout room and having problem frequently made experience unpleasant.

Contrary to the previous review, I think the lectures were very engaging and relatable. The instructor encourages good discussion among the students, and we often break into small groups to do activities.

The class covers really relevant material such as theories of motivation, communication, leadership, and coaching. The book exercises, such as the Life Goals Inventory, are fun to do as well. No matter what kind of profession you're going into, taking this class can only help you.

Scott does a great job of giving real-life scenarios that he has encountered, and this class has more practical application than any course I have taken. He is extremely knowledgeable and skilled in working with people and organizations, so don't be afraid to approach him with questions. He's very kind and willing to help!

Overall, I'm so glad I took this class because it was the first time I got to really engage with the course material, my peers, and the instructor during lectures.

I don't have much to say, I just wanted to write a review because no one had done so yet, and I would've have benefited from knowing about this course before enrolling.

Although I liked the instructor a lot (he's just laid back and easy going), the material was not that interesting, and the lectures were so dry. He doesn't really prepare slides and stuff, so lectures are more interactive and student-driven. Because there were only 20 people and no one wanted to speak, there was a lot of awkward silence.

Also, this is class really isn't an easy A. His exams (T/F, MCQ, short answer) are super convoluted; they often test material not discussed in lecture (i.e., textbook only). I somehow got an A in the class, but I really wouldn't recommend it. Booooo

I really enjoyed this class, and I would recommend it for anyone interested in I-O psychology or anyone generally interested in how psychology can be applied to workplaces/organizations. There are not many resources at UCLA for students interested in the field of organizational psychology, so I was glad to have learned about very interesting topics (e.g., theories of managing people, managing diversity, conflict & negotiation, organizational culture, empowerment & coaching, etc.) in this small classroom setting.

The class is very discussion-based, so I would prepare beforehand by reading the textbook chapters. There were some awkward moments in breakout rooms when people did not want to participate, but there were also other moments where I had great conversations with people who were genuinely interested in the topics and willing to offer their unique perspective.

In terms of grading, Professor Wimer did not have strict requirements for what would be required for our final paper or group presentation. He just wanted us to write and present about something that would benefit our learning and also logically flow. He was not a harsh grader in my experience as long as you put in the effort and take the time to reflect on the class material. Also, if you ever have any questions, he is always willing to answer them! Professor Wimer is kind and cares about students' understanding of the material and its relevance to their lives. He even had Q&A sessions at the end of some classes so that we could ask about his experience as a consultant, any advice for applying to graduate school, tips for how to network, etc.

Overall, I learned a lot of useful, interesting, and practical information in this course and enjoyed my experience. Everyone has different opinions, but generally, the more you put into discussions, the more you will get out of this class!