Aim of Organisational Psychology
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What is the primary goal of Organisational Psychology?

  • To enhance the well-being and performance of individuals and groups at work (correct)
  • To promote competition within organizations
  • To increase revenue for organizations
  • To eliminate employees from organizations

Which of the following is NOT a role of an Organisational Psychologist within an organization?

  • Employee Selection and Assessment
  • Training and Development
  • Organisational Development
  • Product Development and Marketing (correct)

What is the key difference between Non-Profit and Profit organizations?

  • Generating profit for owners or shareholders
  • The number of employees
  • The amount of taxes they pay
  • Serving a mission or cause without generating profit (correct)

Which of the following is a responsibility of Organisational Psychologists in Employee Selection and Assessment?

<p>Designing selection processes for job candidates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of an organization do Organisational Psychologists often work with management to improve?

<p>Organizational culture and leadership development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of using a subjective rating system for performance appraisals?

<p>It allows for flexible evaluation that considers various factors beyond just numerical metrics. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of using a subjective rating system for performance appraisals?

<p>It may lead to disputes and dissatisfaction among employees. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the 360-degree feedback process?

<p>To provide a comprehensive assessment of an individual's performance and behaviors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential drawback of the 360-degree feedback process?

<p>It can be compromised by factors such as rater bias, insufficient anonymity, and poor questionnaire design. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Hackman and Oldham's job design theory, which of the following is a crucial element in designing motivating jobs?

<p>Opportunities for skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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