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What is the main focus of Human Factors/Ergonomics?
What is the main focus of Human Factors/Ergonomics?
- Studying human efficiency in business
- Analyzing work-related stress
- Designing advertising theories
- Interaction between humans and machines (correct)
Which event increased the need to hire Industrial/Organizational Psychologists?
Which event increased the need to hire Industrial/Organizational Psychologists?
- World War I: Large Scale Testing (correct)
- Job Satisfaction and Motivation in the 1970s
- Hawthorne Studies in 1933
- The rise of consulting in the 1980s
What is a common task performed by an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist in the public sector?
What is a common task performed by an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist in the public sector?
- Conducting research on job satisfaction
- Teaching at colleges or universities
- Working for a local government (correct)
- Working for companies like IBM or Google
During which periods was the utility of Statistical Treatment applied in Industrial/Organizational Psychology?
During which periods was the utility of Statistical Treatment applied in Industrial/Organizational Psychology?
Which of the following is a topic covered in the field of Organizational Psychology?
Which of the following is a topic covered in the field of Organizational Psychology?
What was the aim of Army Alpha & Army Beta large scale testing during World War I?
What was the aim of Army Alpha & Army Beta large scale testing during World War I?
In which area do consultants specializing in Industrial/Organizational Psychology primarily work?
In which area do consultants specializing in Industrial/Organizational Psychology primarily work?
What key factor increased the need for hiring I/O Psychologists in the 1960s?
What key factor increased the need for hiring I/O Psychologists in the 1960s?
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Job Analysis
- Collect information about jobs through interviews or surveys to define skills, knowledge, and ability requirements.
- Prepare comprehensive job descriptions based on collected data.
Employee Selection Systems
- Develop systems to ensure job candidates meet established job requirements.
- Evaluate tests, interviews, and work samples to predict employee performance effectively.
- Ensure selection methods are legal and align with organizational talent needs.
Performance Appraisal Systems
- Measure employee performance to distinguish between high and low performers.
- Use appraisal systems to guide decisions on promotions, terminations, and rewards.
- Provide performance feedback to employees to facilitate improvements.
Compensation Systems
- Design equitable compensation systems to fairly reward employees compared to similar roles in other organizations.
- Ensure compensation systems recognize strategically important competencies and differentiate based on performance.
Training and Development
- Identify employee training needs and create tailored training programs.
- Conduct training sessions and assess their effectiveness to ensure employee development.
Talent Management Problems
- Utilize data-driven approaches to address talent management challenges.
- Conduct exit interviews and analyze employee attitude surveys to diagnose engagement issues and develop solutions.
Research in I/O Psychology
- Define the core goals of I/O psychology research: describe, explain, predict, and control behaviors in work settings.
- Enhance critical listening and analysis skills to inform intelligent decision-making.
Steps in the Research Process
- Formulate the problem and create relevant hypotheses.
- Select an appropriate research design and collect data effectively.
- Analyze research data and interpret results to draw meaningful conclusions.
Research Methods
- Employ correlational methods to explore relationships between two different variables.
- Use archival research that involves analysis of previously collected data for deeper insights.
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