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</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</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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