Psychology and work

Question 1

What is Industrial- Organisational Psychology?

Answer 1

Industrial- Organisational Psychology uses psychological sciences, principles and research tactics to improve employee well being, increase efficiency and boost productivity.

Question 2

What is Industrial- Organisational Psychology? (6)

Answer 2

1. Study working styles of managers and employees
2. Observe and Analyse work productivity
3. Acclimate to the company environment
4. To collaborate with management teams to devise company policies
5. Organise Training sessions
6. Devise long term business plans

Question 3

What does Industrial- Organisational Psychologists do? (8)

Answer 3

1. Collaborate with human resource teams
2. Work with hiring and management teams to hire for cultural fit
3. Encourage and train employees
4. Analyse employees work performance
5. Improve company efficiency and internal hierarchy
6. Achieve high workplace quality and optimal work life balance for managers and employees.
7. Assist in company transitions, cooperate mergers and sales
8. Analyse customer patters to boost sales

Question 4

What is industrial psychology?

Answer 4

Examines specific problems and issues that the company has to deal with

Question 5

What does Industrial Psychologists do?(3)

Answer 5

1. Hiring
   2.Training
   3.Employee efficiency

Question 6

What does Organisational Psychologists do?(3)

Answer 6

1. Employee satisfaction
   2.Work-Life balance
2. Decrease job stress

Question 7

What is the difference between Industrial and Organisational psychology?

Answer 7

The industrial side examines the organisation at all levels and focuses on leadership. Organisational psychology studies how employees function and how businesses operate