01 Introduction to I/O Psychology Flashcards by Ricci Grapilon

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Refers to the demand for qualified managers to balance business, legal, and ethical concerns

litigious environment

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3 outcomes of intense competition

downsizing, delayering, and decentralizing

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This refers to laying off people

downsizing

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This refers to removing positions in the org chart

delayering

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Delayering addresses these 2 problems

salary expenses for differing positions and organizational communication from being too hierarchical

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This refers to regional officers having autonomy in decision-making

decentralizing

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Decentralizing addresses these 2 problems

organizational communication and decision-making capabilities from being too hierarchical

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Refers to adapting to cultures, systems, and techniques different from the local country

globalization of business

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This allows better facilitation of HR plans and operations

human resource information system (HRIS)

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Refers to a document containing all records/files related to an employee

201 file

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Blurred boundaries between home and work are mediated by (blank)

technology

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True or False – workers are more willing to leave jobs to gain time for leisure or family

true for generations X, Y, and Z

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Generation/s that live to work

baby boomers

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Generation/s that work to live

generations X, Y, and Z

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Generation/s that see learning something new as a reward in itself

baby boomers

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Generation/s that are passionate about careers without sacrificing family and leisure

generations X, Y, and Z

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Boomers see younger generations as (blank)

entitled

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True or False – contemporary HR is a reactive HR

false – HR has taken on a strategic role in orgs

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Refers to large organizations hiring outside firms to handle specialized tasks

outsourcing

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Refers to the equitable treatment of all org stakeholders

corporate social responsibility

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The components of the triple bottomline

people, planet, profit

[HRM]

Refers to the people that an organization employs

human resource

[HRM]

Refers to the comprehensive set of managerial activities

human resource management

[HRM]

HRM is concerned with what?

developing and maintaining a qualified workforce

[HRM] The 2 areas of the HR wheel

human resource management and human resource development

[HRM] HRM is concerned with what?

managing the human resources of the organization

[HRM] HRD is concerned with what?

personal and professional growth of employees

[HRM] 10 major HR functions (CHOPSURECT)

1. career development 2. human resource planning 3. organizational development 4. performance management 5. selection and staffing 6. union labor relations 7. research and information systems 8. employee assistance 9. compensation and benefits 10. training and development

Refers to all characteristics needed to be successful in performing a specific job

competencies

[HRM] 10 responsibilities of the HR department (WREPPTLECS)

1. work analysis and job design 2. recruitment and selection 3. employee relations 4. performance management 5. personnel policies 6. training and development 7. legal compliance 8. employee data and information systems 9. compensation and benefits 10. support for strategy

Refers to providing aid to people being laid off

outplacement

[HRM] Is outplacement required by law?

[HRM] Is having a safety officer required by law?

yes

Refers to applying psychological principles to the workplace

I/O psychology

I/O psychology aims to enhance (blank) and (blank) of human beings

productivity and dignity of human beings

How is I/O psychology different from HRM?

more people-centered and utilizes the scientific method

How is I/O psychology different from other branches of psychology?

use of the scientist-practitioner model or the direct application of research findings

3 positive impacts of I/O psychology

1. helps lead fulfilling lives 2. increases employee effectiveness 3. reduces COGS by improving product quality

Refers to the original name of I/O psychology

industrial psychology

Industrial psychology takes on a more (blank) perspective

management perspective

Industrial psychology caters more to the interest of (blank)

business owners

Industrial psychology focuses more on (blank) and (blank)

efficiency and productivity

Organizational psychology was developed from (blank)

human relations movement

Organizational psychology focuses on (blank)

individual employees

CSR is a product of which division of I/O psychology?

industrial psychology

The current movement wants to rename I/O psychology into what?

humanitarian work psychology

3 major I/O psychology fields

1. personnel psychology 2. organizational psychology 3. human factors or ergonomics

Personnel psychology is more concerned with (blank)

efficiency

Organizational psychology is more concerned with (blank)

people and related issues

Human factors or ergonomics is concerned with (blank)

interaction between humans and machines

5-step management process

1. planning 2. organizing 3. staffing 4. leading 5. controlling

4 new approaches to organizing HR

1. shared services 2. specialized corporate HR teams 3. embedded HR teams 4. centers of expertise