10 Questions
What did Lillian do to efficiently manage her 12 children?
Applied scientific management principles
What was the impetus for the involvement of human factors psychologists?
State-of-the-art machinery complexity
What did I/O psychologists focus on during WWI?
Improving selection and placement of military personnel
What type of testing was developed during WWI for selecting officer candidates?
Screening tests
Which area does Personnel Psychology cover?
Testing, selection, and training of employees
What is the focus of Engineering Psychology/Ergonomics?
Designing easy-to-operate control systems
What does Research and Practice in I/O Psychology primarily involve?
Analyzing workplace behavior and practices
What was the important outcome of the Civil Rights Legislation in the context of I/O psychology?
Ensured protection of employees' rights
What approach is used in Scientific Management to improve jobs?
Using the scientific method
What was the rationale behind developing the Army General Classification Test?
To screen candidates for officer training
Explore the application of psychological concepts in the workplace, as pioneered by Frederick W. Taylor and the Hawthorne studies. Learn about how scientific principles can enhance worker productivity and efficiency.
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