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What is the main focus of organizational psychology?
What is the main focus of organizational psychology?
What are the positive outcomes for employees that can be achieved through organizational psychology?
What are the positive outcomes for employees that can be achieved through organizational psychology?
What are the negative outcomes for employees that can be associated with organizational psychology?
What are the negative outcomes for employees that can be associated with organizational psychology?
What are the positive and negative outcomes for organizations that can be influenced by organizational psychology?
What are the positive and negative outcomes for organizations that can be influenced by organizational psychology?
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What do values in organizational psychology refer to?
What do values in organizational psychology refer to?
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Organizational Psychology
- The main focus of organizational psychology is the application of psychological principles to improve performance, safety, and well-being of employees within an organization.
Positive Outcomes for Employees
- Improved job satisfaction and engagement
- Enhanced skills and competencies through training and development programs
- Better work-life balance and reduced stress
- Increased motivation and empowerment
- Improved physical and mental health
Negative Outcomes for Employees
- Burnout and exhaustion due to high workload and pressure
- Decreased autonomy and control over work
- Unfair treatment and discrimination
- Lack of opportunities for growth and development
- Poor leadership and management
Outcomes for Organizations
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Positive Outcomes:
- Increased productivity and efficiency
- Improved employee retention and reduced turnover
- Enhanced organizational reputation and brand
- Better decision-making and problem-solving
- Improved customer satisfaction
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Negative Outcomes:
- Decreased morale and job satisfaction
- Higher absenteeism and turnover rates
- Poor quality of work and services
- Decreased innovation and creativity
- Negative impact on organization's reputation and brand
Values in Organizational Psychology
- Refer to the principles and beliefs that guide an organization's policies, practices, and culture
- Influence employee behavior, motivation, and job satisfaction
- Examples of values in organizational psychology include fairness, respect, trust, and accountability
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of organizational psychology with this quiz. Learn about the study of people and their behavior in the workplace, the application of psychological theories, and the role of organizational psychologists.
