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What is the purpose of the Critical Incident Technique (CIT)?
What is the purpose of the Critical Incident Technique (CIT)?
- To assess physical skills required for job performance
- To analyze tools and equipment needed for a job
- To identify critical incidents that impact job performance (correct)
- To evaluate team coordination in various roles
How does the Job Components Inventory (JCI) benefit job performance analysis?
How does the Job Components Inventory (JCI) benefit job performance analysis?
- It collects data on employee satisfaction levels
- It identifies necessary job components and competencies (correct)
- It measures team performance during projects
- It focuses solely on the physical environment of the workplace
What does the Threshold Traits Analysis (TTA) aim to identify?
What does the Threshold Traits Analysis (TTA) aim to identify?
- The maximum skills required for advanced job roles
- The average competencies of employees in a team
- The minimal traits necessary for job performance (correct)
- The importance of teamwork in various job settings
In which context might the JCI be applied for a machinist?
In which context might the JCI be applied for a machinist?
Which of the following is a skill specifically needed for a graphic designer as per the JCI?
Which of the following is a skill specifically needed for a graphic designer as per the JCI?
What type of information does JCI collect regarding job components?
What type of information does JCI collect regarding job components?
Which role exemplifies the effective application of critical incident management in healthcare?
Which role exemplifies the effective application of critical incident management in healthcare?
What aspect of job performance does CIT specifically focus on?
What aspect of job performance does CIT specifically focus on?
What is the primary purpose of job analysis in workforce planning?
What is the primary purpose of job analysis in workforce planning?
How does job analysis contribute to performance appraisal?
How does job analysis contribute to performance appraisal?
What does the Peter Principle suggest about employee promotions?
What does the Peter Principle suggest about employee promotions?
What are competencies in the context of job analysis?
What are competencies in the context of job analysis?
What role does job analysis play in developing training programs?
What role does job analysis play in developing training programs?
What type of information does the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) provide?
What type of information does the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) provide?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of conducting job analysis?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of conducting job analysis?
How does job analysis assist in job classification?
How does job analysis assist in job classification?
What is the primary focus of the Fleishman Job Analysis Survey (F-JAS)?
What is the primary focus of the Fleishman Job Analysis Survey (F-JAS)?
Which of the following traits would be considered threshold traits for a pilot?
Which of the following traits would be considered threshold traits for a pilot?
What is a key outcome of accurately drafting job descriptions through job analysis?
What is a key outcome of accurately drafting job descriptions through job analysis?
Which of these actions is directly informed by job analysis results?
Which of these actions is directly informed by job analysis results?
What does the Job Adaptability Inventory (JAI) assess?
What does the Job Adaptability Inventory (JAI) assess?
Which example best illustrates the assessment focus of the F-JAS?
Which example best illustrates the assessment focus of the F-JAS?
Which of the following factors does not typically fall under competencies as described in job analysis?
Which of the following factors does not typically fall under competencies as described in job analysis?
In the context of job analysis methods, what is primarily evaluated in terms of competencies?
In the context of job analysis methods, what is primarily evaluated in terms of competencies?
What is the main purpose of the Personality-Related Position Requirements Form (PPRF)?
What is the main purpose of the Personality-Related Position Requirements Form (PPRF)?
Which of the following is NOT an application of the PPRF?
Which of the following is NOT an application of the PPRF?
What does internal pay equity ensure within an organization?
What does internal pay equity ensure within an organization?
Which of the following is considered a compensable factor in job evaluation?
Which of the following is considered a compensable factor in job evaluation?
In evaluating job performance, what is the goal of evaluation methods?
In evaluating job performance, what is the goal of evaluation methods?
Which of the following traits might the PPRF evaluate for a sales position?
Which of the following traits might the PPRF evaluate for a sales position?
What might performance appraisals be used to identify?
What might performance appraisals be used to identify?
What do the criteria used to evaluate jobs typically include?
What do the criteria used to evaluate jobs typically include?
What is the primary aim of designing workplaces according to I/O psychology?
What is the primary aim of designing workplaces according to I/O psychology?
What was the purpose of the Army Alpha and Army Beta tests?
What was the purpose of the Army Alpha and Army Beta tests?
Which of the following best describes the focus of business programs compared to I/O psychology?
Which of the following best describes the focus of business programs compared to I/O psychology?
What significant contribution did Frank and Lilian Gilbreth make to I/O psychology?
What significant contribution did Frank and Lilian Gilbreth make to I/O psychology?
What type of studies were the Hawthorne Studies, and what did they focus on?
What type of studies were the Hawthorne Studies, and what did they focus on?
Which of the following best characterizes the main outcome of ergonomic tool design in the workplace?
Which of the following best characterizes the main outcome of ergonomic tool design in the workplace?
What type of degree programs are often offered in I/O psychology?
What type of degree programs are often offered in I/O psychology?
What is a primary reason for conducting research in I/O psychology?
What is a primary reason for conducting research in I/O psychology?
Study Notes
Organizational Behavior and I/O Psychology
- Focuses on designing workplaces and tools for enhanced efficiency, safety, and comfort.
- Emphasizes the application of psychological principles to workplace issues.
- I/O psychology addresses employee behavior and improves workplace outcomes through research.
Historical Context
- Army Alpha and Beta tests were the first large-scale uses of psychological testing for military recruits during World War I.
- Frank and Lilian Gilbreth were pioneers in time and motion study, advancing workplace efficiency and ergonomics.
- The Hawthorne Studies examined how work conditions influenced productivity and training program design.
Education and Program Types
- Business programs emphasize operational and strategic aspects of business, focusing less on human elements.
- I/O psychology programs range from general psychology degrees focusing on I/O to specialized master's and emerging doctoral programs.
- In the Philippines, multiple universities offer advanced degrees in I/O Psychology.
Job Analysis
- Job analysis systematically identifies job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
- Provides critical insights for developing job descriptions, employee selection, training programs, and compliance with legal standards.
- The Peter Principle highlights that employees may be promoted based on current performance rather than necessary skills for a new role.
Performance Appraisal
- Job analysis serves as a foundation for appraising employee performance through defined tasks and necessary KSAOs (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other characteristics).
- Example: A sales manager's performance may be assessed based on sales targets and team management effectiveness.
Methods for Job Analysis
- Job Components Inventory (JCI) helps identify tools and equipment used in jobs, along with necessary physical and perceptual skills.
- Critical Incident Technique (CIT) collects data on specific events that significantly impact job performance, revealing strengths and weaknesses in critical situations.
Competency Assessment Methods
- Occupational Information Network (O*NET) is a comprehensive database detailing occupational skills and work contexts.
- Fleishman Job Analysis Survey (F-JAS) systematically assesses required abilities for job performance across various dimensions.
- Job Adaptability Inventory (JAI) measures employees' adaptability to new job conditions and technologies.
Personality and Benchmarking
- Personality-Related Position Requirements Form (PPRF) identifies personality traits crucial for specific job success, such as extroversion in sales roles.
- Benchmarking compares employee competencies and performance against industry standards, identifying improvement areas for HR development.
Evaluation Methods
- Evaluation methods assess the effectiveness of job performance and competencies developed through training.
- Performance appraisals systematically evaluate employees' job performance, ensuring that compensation reflects job value and internal equity.
- Compensable factors evaluate jobs based on skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions.
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This quiz explores the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology, focusing on the design of workplaces and tools that enhance employee efficiency, safety, and comfort. It covers the application of psychological principles to workplace issues and the history of I/O psychology as part of a business program curriculum.