I/O Psychology

a branch of psychology that applies the principles of psychology to the workplace.

Purpose: to enhance the dignity and performance of human beings, and the organizations they work in.

• Industrial-Organizational Psychology

• Social Psychology

Development of training programs and incentive plans

• Principles of Motivation and Emotion

• Principles of Learning

Formation of work groups and understand employee conflict

• Social Psychology

• Principles of Motivation and Emotion

Motivation and satisfaction of employees

• Principles of Motivation and Emotion

• Principles of Learning

Relies extensively on research, quantitative methods, and testing techniques Trained to use empirical data and analysis rather than intuition in decision-making Relies on scientist-practitioner model –as scientists - conduct research | as practitioners - work with actual organizations

• Advantages of I/O Psychology/ists

• Industrial-Organizational Psychology

to increase the productivity and well-being of employees

• Goal of I/O Psychology

• Principles of Motivation and Emotion

focuses on determining the competencies needed to perform a job, staffing the organization with employees who have those competencies, and increasing those competencies through training

• Industrial Approach

• Organizational Approach

creates an organizational structure and culture will motivate employees to perform well, give them the necessary information to do their jobs, and provide working conditions that are safe and result in an enjoyable and satisfying work/life environment

• Organizational Approach

• Industrial Approach

concentrates on the selection and evaluation of employees.

Job Analysis, Recruitment of Applicants, Selection of Employees, Determination of Salary Levels, Training, Evaluation of Employee Performance.

test: selection and promotion of employees

• Personnel Psychology

• Organizational Psychology

investigates the behavior of employees within the context of an organization.

Leadership, Job Satisfaction, Employee Motivation etc.

• Organizational Psychology

• Social Psychology