Research In IO psychology

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Used to form work groups and understand employee conflict

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Principles of social psychology

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Used to create incentive plans and feedback interventions

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Principles of motivation and emotions

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Conceptual definition

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Theoretical meaning of construct; idea

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Operational definition

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Measurable approach to collecting data that represents the construct

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Statistic or measure of association between two variables

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Correlation coefficient

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Variance accounted for by the correlation

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r2

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A branch of psychology that applies the principles of psychology to the workplace

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IO psychology

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Used the scientific method. Research question, develop a hypothesis, develop methodology, analyze data, interpret analyses

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Scientist role

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Attempts to solve real world problems or improve conditions involving people in organizations

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Practitioner role

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Integrates both roles. Research is conducted to inform real world problems. Situations are approached with an appreciation of research findings

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Scientist practitioner

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Correlation all design

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Two variables are measured and analyzed

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Experimental design

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One variable is manipulated. One variable is measured

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Includes different conditions. Subjects are not randomly assigned

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Quasi experimental design

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As one variable increases, other variable also increases and vice Versa

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Positive correlation

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As one variable increases, other variable decreases and vice Versa

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Negative correlation

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Is effective in eliciting reactions ( fear, motivation for incentive)

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Experimental realism

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Setting resembles real life

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Mundane realism

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Original source in which research is published

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Primary sources

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Describes the content of an original source

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Secondary sources

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Involves identifying all the things a worker does in a particular job (tasks and whatever else) and the conditions under which these things are done

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Job analysis

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HR or a separate committee investigates/reviews complaint

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A grievance system

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An external consultant who reviews complaint and advises organization or makes decision

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Mediation/ arbitration

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A job qualification that is necessary to perform the job

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BFOQ (Bona fide occupational qualifications)

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Used to develop training programs

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Principles of learning

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A job qualification that is necessary to perform the job

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Bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)

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The degree to which findings approximate the real world and can be generalized

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Ecological validity

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Those that are typical for the job

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Formal requirements

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Those that are atypical for the job

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Informal requirements

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A body of information needed to perform a task

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Knowledge

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The proficiency to perform a certain task

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Skill

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A basic capacity for performing a wide range of different tasks, acquiring knowledge, or developing a skill.

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Ability

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Job related knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics that an applicant must have to perform successfully in a position.

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KSAO’s

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Employment practices that appear neutral but have a discriminatory effect on a protected group

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Adverse impact