Organisational psychology

Question 1

What are the 5 main areas Organisational Psychologists are concerned with when working with people in a work setting?

Answer 1

– Recruitment/Selection
– Performance/training
– Research and development
– Health Safety/Well-being
– Change management/Leadership

Question 2

What does I/O psychology refer to?

Answer 2

Industrial/ Organisational Psychology

Question 3

What model do Organisational psychologists use?

Answer 3

Scientific | Practitioner model: identify patterns of behaviour/ increase knowledge | apply to real world

Question 4

Why should you avoid simplistic X+Y=Z reliance on the theory in I/O?

Answer 4

contexts change

variables change

Question 5

What test, tests cognitive ability?

Answer 5

WAIS, WASI

Question 6

What test, tests personality?

Answer 6

MMPI2

Question 7

What test, tests motivation?

Answer 7

MVPI

Question 8

What are some adverse effects of using testing alone for selection?

Answer 8

– Possibly culturally, racially & age biased
– Typecasts and labels candidates
– Ignores adaptive and compensatory behaviours

Question 9

The process identifying training gaps/ needs within an organisation will include? (5)

Answer 9

• Task analysis
• Training methods review
• Training alternatives
• Cost/Benefit Analysis
• Recommendations

Question 10

What are some issues involved with using technology?

Answer 10

human error
efficiency
safety

Question 11

What does research and development involve in organisational psychology?

Answer 11

Finding new ways of making the business run more efficiently or safely

Question 12

What does change management involve in organisational psych?

Answer 12

Business cycles: transitions, take-overs, downturns, re-branding, diversification
Change as a result of critical incidents
Retrenchment/ outplacement
Team reorganisation