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Historical Background of I/O

Psychology

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Overview: Industrial/

Organizational (I/O) PsychologyWhat is I/O Psychology?

I/O Psychology as a Career

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The application of psychological principlesto the workplace (anywhere people work)

Help people do their jobshelp employers treat employees fairlyhelp make jobs more interesting and satisfying

help workers be more productive

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Treat employees fairly

Treat people from diverse backgrounds

fairlyselect people for jobs

provide training

reward promotions/raisesaddress harassment

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Help workers be more productiveDesign work patterns that enhance

efficiencyProvide skills training and developmentHelp to meet the challenges of

competitionMove past downsizing

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I/O Psychology:

Science and PracticeAs a SCIENCE, I/O psychology usesscientific methodology to research andadvance knowledge about people at workAnd as a PRACTICE, I/O psychology is a

profession concerned with the application of

psychological knowledge to solve real-life problems in the world of work

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Science and PracticeScientist-Practitioner Model: Interaction ofscientific knowledge and application

Practitioner:

Create Plan

Problem

Science:

Turnover Theories

Past Empirical Studies

A call center has a three week training programfor new employees. The average employee quitsafter three months.

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Industrial/Organizational Psychology

IndustrialRecruitment

Selection

ClassificationCompensationPerformance Appraisal

Training

OrganizationalSocializationMotivation

Occupational StressLeadershipGroup Performance

Organizational Development

Organizational Psychology is part of a broaderfield of Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

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ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY/HUMANFACTORS

Person-machine systems

Working conditionsEquipment, tool, and machine design andfunction in recognition of operator limitations in

strength, perception, reaction-time, etc.

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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSLabor-union relationsEmployee/employer relationsCooperation & conflict resolutionArbitration, negotiation & bargaining

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VOCATIONAL & CAREERCOUNSELING

Career choice, change, and retirement

CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGYConsumer choice and preference for productsPurchasing behavior & decision making

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Activities and work settings of I/O psychologistsEmployment in I/O psychologyTraining for I/O psychology

Professional involvement of I/O psychologistsLicensure

Overview: Professional Lifeof the I/O Psychologist

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Professor of . . . Psychology, Management,Organizational Behavior, Industrial RelationsStaff member, Manager, Dir, VP of . . .Personnel, HR, Organizational Planning,Personnel Development, OD, Management

Development, Personnel Research, EmployeeRelations, Training, Affirmative ActionManagement Consultant

Common Job Titles for

I/O Psychologists

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Professional Associations

related to I/O PsychologyAmerican Psychological Association

(APA: www.apa.org)

Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology(SIOP: www.siop.org)Academy of Management(AoM: www. aom.pace.edu)

Society for Human Resource Management(SHRM: www.shrm.org)American Society for Training and Development

(ASTD: www.astd.org)

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Licensure requirements vary by stateSIOPs policy recognize therequirement and offer guidanceSIOPs Guidelines for the Educationand Training of I/O PsychologistsOrganizational requirements forlicensure

Licensure for I/O Psychologists