Industrial Psychology: Organizational Concepts and Theories

What is the assumption of Industrial Psychology in achieving organizational goals?

What is the focus of Organizational Theory?

What is the result of a larger Span-of-Control in an organization?

What is the Span-Of-Control Principle related to?

What is the input stage in the organizational process?

What is the role of industrial and mechanical engineers in the new economy?

What is the primary focus of an organization according to Classical Organizational Theory?

What principle did Frederick Taylor believe could be applied to the study of work behavior?

What is the main objective of planning work according to Taylor?

What is the benefit of productivity improvement according to Taylor?

What is the role of authority in Taylor's Classical Organizational Theory?

What is the approach to workers' capabilities in Taylor's Classical Organizational Theory?

Industrial Psychology

Assumes there is one best configuration to accomplish goals
Deals with the formal organization and concepts to increase management efficiency

Scientific Analysis

Identifies the one best way to organize for production
Aims to eliminate doubt and increase management efficiency

Organizational Theory

Set of propositions that explains or predicts how group and individuals behave in varying organizational structures and circumstances

Classical Organizational Theory

Organizations exist for economic reasons and to accomplish productivity goals
The organization is a machine, a pragmatic machine whose focus is to simply run more effectively and accomplish productivity goals

Scientific Management by Frederick Taylor

Based on the concept of planning of work to achieve efficiency, standardization, specialization, and simplification
Aims to increase worker efficiency and productivity
Advantages of productivity improvement should go to workers
Physical stress and anxiety should be eliminated
Capabilities of workers should be developed through training
Traditional boss concept should be eliminated

Key Concepts

Span-Of-Control Principle: refers to the number of subordinates a manager is responsible for supervising
Large Span-of-Control: produces flat organizations
Smaller Span-of-Control: produces taller organizations
Input (Raw Materials, IT, HR) > Process (Machines, Computers, KSAOs) > Output (Products, Services)

Test your knowledge of industrial psychology concepts, including scientific analysis, organizational theories, and more. Review key terms and ideas from sources like Aamodt, Levy, and McShane. Prepare for your exam with this comprehensive quiz!