Industrial-Organizational Psychology Overview

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What is the purpose of Industrial-Organizational Psychology?

The purpose is to enhance the dignity and performance of human beings, and the organizations they work in, by applying the science and knowledge of human behavior.

What is the main focus of personnel psychologists when analyzing jobs?

To obtain a complete picture of what each employee does and assign monetary values to each position.

How do IO psychologists view unstructured interviews compared to other assessment methods?

IO psychologists consider unstructured interviews to be of less value than more suitable alternatives such as psychological tests, behavioral interviews, work samples, biodata, and assessment centers.

What do professionals in personnel psychology do after obtaining complete job descriptions?

Construct performance-appraisal instruments to evaluate employee performance. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes IO psychology from fields like HRM/MBA?

IO psychology focuses on factors that affect people within an organization, while HRM/MBA concentrate on broader aspects of running an organization. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main issues that organizational psychologists are concerned with?

Leadership, job satisfaction, employee motivation, organizational communication, conflict management, organizational change, and group processes. Signup and view all the answers

Are IO psychologists involved in clinical therapy for workers?

No, IO psychologists are not clinical psychologists who conduct therapy for workers. Signup and view all the answers

How can low job satisfaction be improved according to organizational psychology recommendations?

By allowing employees to participate in making certain company decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What are some areas of study and practice within Personnel Psychology?

Analyzing jobs, recruiting applicants, selecting employees, determining salary levels, training employees, and evaluating employee performance. Signup and view all the answers

What do professionals in organization development aim to do?

Implement organization-wide programs designed to improve employee performance. Signup and view all the answers

How does IO Psychology contribute to meaningful relationships in the workplace?

By enhancing the dignity and performance of human beings, IO Psychology helps create a context for meaningful relationships with other people at work. Signup and view all the answers