Research In IO psychology Flashcards
Used to form work groups and understand employee conflict
Principles of social psychology
Used to create incentive plans and feedback interventions
Principles of motivation and emotions
Conceptual definition
Theoretical meaning of construct; idea
Operational definition
Measurable approach to collecting data that represents the construct
Statistic or measure of association between two variables
Correlation coefficient
Variance accounted for by the correlation
r2
A branch of psychology that applies the principles of psychology to the workplace
IO psychology
Used the scientific method. Research question, develop a hypothesis, develop methodology, analyze data, interpret analyses
Scientist role
Attempts to solve real world problems or improve conditions involving people in organizations
Practitioner role
Integrates both roles. Research is conducted to inform real world problems. Situations are approached with an appreciation of research findings
Scientist practitioner
Correlation all design
Two variables are measured and analyzed
Experimental design
One variable is manipulated. One variable is measured
Includes different conditions. Subjects are not randomly assigned
Quasi experimental design
As one variable increases, other variable also increases and vice Versa
Positive correlation
As one variable increases, other variable decreases and vice Versa
Negative correlation
Is effective in eliciting reactions ( fear, motivation for incentive)
Experimental realism
Setting resembles real life
Mundane realism
Original source in which research is published
Primary sources
Describes the content of an original source
Secondary sources
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
Job analysis
HR or a separate committee investigates/reviews complaint
A grievance system
An external consultant who reviews complaint and advises organization or makes decision
Mediation/ arbitration
A job qualification that is necessary to perform the job
BFOQ (Bona fide occupational qualifications)
Used to develop training programs
Principles of learning
