10 Questions
What is the purpose of a research question when evaluating the effectiveness of a training program?
To identify gaps or issues in the organization
In a study on job satisfaction, which would be considered an independent variable?
Level of pay
When evaluating a training program's effectiveness, what is a common characteristic of a field setting?
Naturally occurring phenomenon of interest
What phenomenon did the Hawthorne Effect study reveal?
Employees were more motivated in well-lit environments.
How did the Human Relations Movement impact worker morale?
It showed that social factors can positively influence worker morale.
What is a key consequence of the growing importance of technology in the workplace?
Employees being able to work remotely from home.
What is the primary focus of Organizational Psychology according to the text?
Enhancing job satisfaction and motivation
In what work area do Industrial-Organizational (I/O) psychologists primarily develop, validate, and administer psychological tests?
Selection
What was a key shift in perspective brought about by the Quality of Work-life focus in I/O psychology?
Viewing human workers as non-human entities
What is the main goal of developing interventions in Organizational Development as described in the text?
Enhance organizational efficiency
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