Work Psychology and Personnel Concepts
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What is primarily emphasized in work psychology?

  • Job and task analysis (correct)
  • Leadership and decision making
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Organizational design and power dynamics

Which aspect relates most directly to personnel psychology?

  • Quality care and performance
  • Industrial democracy
  • Recruitment and placement (correct)
  • Mental load and fatigue

What is a key consideration in the interaction between individual goals and organizational objectives?

  • Parallel interests and characteristics (correct)
  • Task distribution within teams
  • Leadership styles and their impact
  • Employee satisfaction metrics

Which of the following topics is NOT typically addressed within organizational psychology?

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What challenge do individuals face when confronted with dismissal according to the context?

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How is 'organization' characterized in the context of work?

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Which of the following best describes a topic that can be approached from both work psychology and personnel psychology?

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What psychological aspect is most likely to involve the distribution and coordination of tasks?

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What does the Normative Decision-Making Model primarily aim to optimize?

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What situational factor may indicate that an autocratic decision is inappropriate?

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Which factor did Vroom and Jago include in their update of the decision-making model?

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How does the Path-Goal Theory describe the relationship between leaders and subordinates?

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What is a criticism of the Normative Decision-Making Model?

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What do the two propositions of House's Path-Goal Theory emphasize?

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What does the model consider when determining the appropriateness of a decision procedure?

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Which aspect of leadership is NOT addressed by the Normative Decision-Making Model?

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What does applied research in work and organizational psychology prioritize?

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Which of the following is NOT a focus of emerging trends in work and organizational psychology?

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How does applied work and organizational psychology commonly conduct research?

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What is a key factor in developing motivation strategies for employees in self-steering workforces?

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Which term is commonly associated with the multiple perspectives on leadership?

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Which topic is focused on improving workplace health and work-life balance?

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What aspect of personality is examined in the context of rapidly changing work environments?

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When considering leadership, which orientation is emphasized as important?

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What is one proposed effect of leader behavior according to House and Mitchell?

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Which theory emphasizes selecting appropriate behaviors based on the situation?

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What key aspect is considered a moderator variable in the proposed effects of leader behavior?

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What does the substitutes for leadership approach suggest?

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How does the Vertical Dyad Linkage concept contribute to leadership understanding?

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What is questioned by Howell and Dorfman's research?

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What aspect should leaders examine to influence their subordinates effectively?

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What recommendation is made to improve dissatisfaction with leadership research?

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What factors determine the 'situation favourability' affecting leadership effectiveness?

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In a highly unfavorable situation, which type of leader is predicted to be more effective?

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Which leadership style combines high task behavior and low relationship behavior?

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What is the primary focus of Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory?

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Which decision-making procedure involves the leader making the final decision after consulting subordinates?

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What kind of team dynamic is associated with the 'participating' leadership style?

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Which decision procedure requires the leader to involve a group of subordinates in discussing the problem before making the decision?

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What is NOT a characteristic of the Normative Decision-Making Model?

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What is a primary characteristic of high-LMX relationships?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the ten characteristics of a servant leader?

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What is emphasized by cross-cultural leadership?

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Servant leadership overlaps significantly with which type of leadership?

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What issue does situational neglect refer to in contemporary leadership challenges?

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Which of the following is an advanced methodology emphasized in future leadership research?

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What does shared and distributed leadership imply?

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Which aspect of leadership is highlighted in modern research according to cognitive approaches?

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Flashcards

Organizational Psychology

The study of how individual characteristics and goals align with organizational objectives and structures. This field examines the interaction between individual needs and organizational needs.

Work Psychology

Focuses on the analysis of work tasks, job characteristics, and optimizing work environments to minimize fatigue while enhancing performance.

Personnel Psychology

This field examines the management and care of employees, including processes like recruitment, training, performance evaluations, leadership development, and managing diversity in the workplace.

Work as a Regulated Collaboration

The idea that work is not an isolated activity, but a coordinated effort within a structured system of tasks, responsibilities, and relationships.

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Job Analysis

The process of understanding and defining the tasks, responsibilities, and skills required for a particular job position.

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Individual Goals vs. Organizational Objectives

Examining how individual capabilities and interests can be aligned with the needs and goals of an organization, acknowledging the potential tension between personal aspirations and organizational objectives.

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Triangle of Work and Organizational Psychology

A comprehensive framework for understanding the multifaceted field of work and organizational psychology, encompassing work psychology, personnel psychology, and organizational psychology.

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Performance Appraisal

A method for evaluating employee performance, often used in combination with other personnel psychology practices like recruitment and training.

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Applied Work Psychology

The application of psychological principles and research in real-world work settings, focusing on practical effectiveness rather than strict scientific correctness.

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Applied Research in Work Psychology

A type of research aimed at solving immediate practical issues in work settings, often using quasi-experimental designs and field studies.

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Self-efficacy

The ability of an individual to believe in their own capabilities and effectively manage their own work.

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Leadership

The process of guiding and influencing others towards achieving common goals, often involving a blend of abilities, personality traits, and influence techniques.

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Self-interest orientation

The focus on an individual's own interests and needs over the collective good.

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Collective interest orientation

The focus on collective well-being and shared goals, prioritizing the needs of the group.

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Descriptive Leadership Definition

A type of definition that describes what something is without making value judgments.

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Normative Leadership Definition

A type of definition that sets forth specific standards or guidelines for effective leadership.

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Situational Favourability in Leadership

Leader effectiveness is influenced by the situation, with factors like leader-member relations, position power, and task structure playing a role.

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Telling Leadership Style

A leadership style where the leader focuses on directing and controlling the team, with high emphasis on tasks and low emphasis on relationships.

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Selling Leadership Style

A leadership style where the leader provides guidance and support, balancing task focus with building relationships.

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Participating Leadership Style

A leadership style where the leader involves the team in decision-making, emphasizing collaboration and relationship building over task control.

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Delegating Leadership Style

A leadership style where the leader empowers the team to make decisions, with low emphasis on both tasks and relationships.

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Normative Decision-Making Model

A model suggesting leaders should adapt their decision-making approaches based on the situation's characteristics.

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Autocratic II (AII) Decision

A decision-making approach where the leader gathers information from subordinates but ultimately makes the decision alone.

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Consultative II (CII) Decision

A decision-making approach where the leader involves a group of subordinates in discussing the problem before making the decision.

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Situational Leadership Theories

Leaders adjust their behavior to fit the situation, not vice versa. It emphasizes the need for flexibility and adapting to different contexts.

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Fiedler's Contingency Model

This model assumes leaders have a fixed style. It suggests adjusting the work situation to fit a leader's strengths.

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Path-Goal Theory

Leaders select appropriate behaviors based on the situation and subordinates' needs. Focuses on achieving specific goals.

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Leader-Member Exchange (LMX)

Focuses on individual differences among subordinates, recognizing they aren't interchangeable. Emphasizes the importance of leader-subordinate relationships.

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Reward and Punishment Approach

Relies on rewarding good performance and punishing poor performance. Shows how consistent reward systems influence behavior.

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Substitutes for Leadership

Examines situational factors like task structure, group dynamics, and organizational culture that can replace, neutralize, or enhance a leader's influence.

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Leader Attribution Theory

Leaders analyze subordinates' performance by considering their individual effort and external factors. This helps them adjust their strategies.

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Alternative Leadership Approaches

These models focus on different approaches to leadership by understanding the interplay of leader style, situation, and individual differences.

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Group (GII) Decision-Making

A leadership style where the leader involves the group in decision-making and the final decision reflects the group's consensus.

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Decision Rules (Normative Model)

This model provides rules to guide leaders in choosing the best decision procedure based on the specific situation. For example, if subordinates have crucial information the leader lacks, a group decision is more appropriate.

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Path-Goal Theory of Leadership

The theory explores how leaders influence subordinate motivation and satisfaction by clarifying paths to achieve goals and providing necessary support and rewards.

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Leader Behavior Acceptance (Path-Goal)

The theory proposes that leader behavior is acceptable when subordinates see it as a direct source of satisfaction or a means to future satisfaction.

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Leader Behavior Motivation (Path-Goal)

This principle argues that leader behavior is motivational when subordinates' need satisfaction is linked to their performance, and the leader provides necessary guidance, support, and rewards.

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Empirical Support and Criticisms (Normative Model)

The Normative Decision-Making Model has received some support from research but also faces critiques, such as oversimplification of leadership and failing to address all aspects of leadership.

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Normative Nature (Normative Model)

The Normative Decision-Making Model is prescriptive, offering rules for leaders to make optimal decisions in various situations.

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High-LMX Relationship

A leadership style characterized by strong, trust-based relationships between leaders and followers, where both parties feel a sense of shared responsibility and obligation.

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Low-LMX Relationship

A leadership style based on formal agreements and exchanges, where interactions follow established rules and procedures.

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Servant Leadership

A leadership approach that emphasizes putting the needs of followers first, fostering their growth, and promoting their well-being.

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Cross-Cultural Leadership

The study of leadership across diverse cultures, taking into account cultural norms, values, and communication styles.

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Shared Leadership

A leadership model that views leadership as a collective effort, distributed among team members rather than concentrated in a single individual.

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Contemporary Challenges in Leadership Research

Challenges faced in defining, measuring, and understanding leadership effectiveness, including inconsistencies in definitions, difficulty in determining causality, and reliance on group-level averages.

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Cognitive Approaches to Leadership

A focus in leadership research on understanding how leaders process information, make decisions, and develop their self-concepts.

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Follower Perceptions of Leadership

Exploring how followers perceive and respond to leaders, acknowledging the subjective nature of leadership experiences.

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Study Notes

The Hawthorne Study

  • Enhanced understanding of workplace motivation
  • Social needs are important, not just economic ones
  • Employees perform better with attention and concern from management

The Hawthorne Effect

  • Improved employee performance when singled out for attention or care

Work and Organizational Psychology

  • Subfield of psychology focusing on human behavior in work settings
  • Combines theory and practical application for better work environments and effectiveness
  • Includes individual behavior, including intentions, attitudes, and observable actions
  • Considers individual differences but also focuses on groups (sometimes semi-autonomous)

Behavior of Individuals

  • Understands work behaviour as including actions, intentions, and attitudes
  • Relates to many topics like:
    • selection
    • performance assessment
    • career planning
    • stress management
  • Background individual differences less emphasized; more focus on behaviour of sets of people
  • Observational actions, feelings, motives and emotions

Task

  • Work actions with financial recompense for a role in the organization
  • The scope of work in the context of organizational psychology is widening

Organization

  • Work is always a regulated collaboration within an organization
  • Includes the system's structure, task distribution, assignment, coordination, and control of people.
  • Examines how individual goals interact with organizational goals, objectives, and characteristics

Levels of Analysis (Work and Org Psychology)

  • Individual: Personal choices, training preferences, and performance.
  • Group: Teamwork, collective performance, and conflict resolution.
  • Organization: Systemic issues (privatization or quality efforts).
  • Environment: Industry networks, economic conditions.

W/O Psychology as a Discipline

  • Four types of psychology discipline + auxiliary are central:
    • experimental
    • developmental
    • personality (individual differences)
    • behavioral
  • Includes behavioral Psychology as social psychology is also relevant

Origin of Research Problems

  • Pure scientific research starts with theoretical questions or prior research
  • Applied scientific research originates from real-world problems

Practical Relevance

  • Applied research emphasizes direct, real-world applications.

Laboratory vs. Field Experiments

  • Pure research often uses controlled lab experiments.
  • Applied research often uses quasi-experimental field studies because of real-world constraints.

Research Design Challenges

  • Organization constraints can affect study design in applied settings.
  • Creativity is needed to adapt research methods in applied contexts.

Recommendations and Applicability

  • Recommendations from research need to be tailored to specific organizational circumstances.

Application in Practice

  • Practical applications of W/O psychology can include advice or tool usage.
  • Important to use insights and research without strictly adhering to scientific criteria.

Future Topics in Work and Organizational Psychology

  • Importance of self-directed workforces, and quality of work and employee well-being.
  • Examination of organizational changes, personality and work interaction, and cultural diversity.

Leadership and Power

  • Definition of "leadership" depends on context, philosophy, and focus. (Various styles and orientations).
  • Leadership goals depend on the organization.
  • Implications for effective leadership: influencing, coordinating, and guiding people towards shared goals.
  • Difference between "managing" and "leading"

Trait Approach to Leadership

  • Early leadership research centered on identifying specific inherent leader characteristics.
  • Leaders are born, not made (physical traits, ability, personality).
  • Traits are important aspects but not the only ones

Behaviorist Approach to Leadership

  • Leadership approaches as observable behaviors, learned and modifiable (e.g., Ohio State and Michigan trait approaches)
  • Style implies that leaders can be trained with the right behavioral patterns.

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Test your knowledge on work psychology and its relation to personnel psychology. This quiz covers key considerations in organizational objectives, decision-making models, and challenges faced by individuals in the workplace. Gain insights into the psychological aspects of work environments and leadership theories.

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