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What is the assumption of Industrial Psychology in achieving organizational goals?
What is the assumption of Industrial Psychology in achieving organizational goals?
- Organizations act based on emotional principles
- There are multiple ways to organize for production
- There is one best configuration to accomplish goals (correct)
- People and organizations act randomly
What is the focus of Organizational Theory?
What is the focus of Organizational Theory?
- How machines and computers operate in organizations
- How group and individuals behave in varying organizational structures and circumstances (correct)
- How individuals behave in organizations
- How to increase management efficiency
What is the result of a larger Span-of-Control in an organization?
What is the result of a larger Span-of-Control in an organization?
- A flat organizational structure (correct)
- A taller organizational structure
- A decrease in management efficiency
- A more efficient management system
What is the Span-Of-Control Principle related to?
What is the Span-Of-Control Principle related to?
What is the input stage in the organizational process?
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 role of industrial and mechanical engineers in the new economy?
What is the primary focus of an organization according to Classical Organizational Theory?
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 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 main objective of planning work according to Taylor?
What is the benefit of productivity improvement 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 role of authority in Taylor's Classical Organizational Theory?
What is the approach to workers' capabilities in Taylor's Classical Organizational Theory?
What is the approach to workers' capabilities in Taylor's Classical Organizational Theory?
Study Notes
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)
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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!
