I/O PSYCHOLOGY Flashcards
is a branch of psychology that applies the principles of psychology to the workplace.
I/O Psychology
Purpose is “to enhance the dignity and performance of human beings, and the organizations they work in, by advancing the science and knowledge of human behavior” (Rucci).
I/O Psychology
Employee, Job, Selection, Human Resource, Recruitment, Productivity.
Industrial (I)
Workplace, Organization, Structure
Organizational(O)
Study and practice in such areas as analyzing jobs, recruiting applicants, selecting employees, determining salary levels, training employees, and evaluating employee performance.
Personnel Psychology
Are concerned with the issues of leadership, job satisfaction, employee motivation, organizational communication, conflict management, organizational change, and group processes within an organization.
Organizational Psychology
Concentrate on workplace design, human-machine interaction, ergonomics, and physical fatigue and stress.
Human Factors/Ergonomics
Theoretical Development and Industrial Revolution(employee)
18-19th Century
Scientific Management (process)
early 20th century
Human Relations Movement (organizational behavior) (motivation)
1930-1950
Post WW2 RIGHTS: Benefits, Safety, Contract
1940-1960
Civil Rights: Civil Right Movement & Equal Employment Opportunity (Inclusion & Diversity)
1960-1970
FATHER OF I/O PSYCHOLOGY shape workers as needed to improve in workplace
Hugo Munstergberg
Theory of Advertising
How to deal with psychology as an aspect of work
Walter Dill Scott
noted the division of labor.
Adam Smith