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An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology

An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology

What is I-O psychology? The application of scientific psychological principles to the workplace (anywhere

What is I-O psychology? The application of scientific psychological principles to the workplace (anywhere people work) • • “Industrial-oriented” areas: • Recruitment, selection, training & development, performance appraisal and management • “Hardware, ” or structural aspects of human resource management “Organizational-oriented” areas: • Motivation, leadership, teams, occupational health and wellbeing, job attitudes and behavior • “Software, ” or human and social aspects of organizational behavior Prepared by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology - SIOP ©

What is I-O psychology? Helping people do their jobs – helping employers treat employees

What is I-O psychology? Helping people do their jobs – helping employers treat employees fairly – helping make jobs more interesting and satisfying – helping workers be more productive Prepared by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology - SIOP ©

Treating employees fairly Treating people from diverse backgrounds fairly – selecting people for jobs

Treating employees fairly Treating people from diverse backgrounds fairly – selecting people for jobs – providing training – rewarding promotions/raises – addressing harassment Assessing performance accurately Prepared by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology - SIOP © 19

Making jobs more interesting/satisfying Designing jobs people will find satisfying – rewarding work –

Making jobs more interesting/satisfying Designing jobs people will find satisfying – rewarding work – safe, efficient work areas (Human Factors) Motivating employees to perform Creating teams that work well together – combining diverse talents and perspectives Prepared by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology - SIOP © 1

Helping people be more productive Designing work patterns that enhance efficiency Providing skills training

Helping people be more productive Designing work patterns that enhance efficiency Providing skills training and development Helping to meet the challenges of competition Moving past downsizing Prepared by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology - SIOP © 19

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