Organizational Psychology Quiz

What is the main focus of organizational psychology?

• Marketing strategies

• Human resources

• Financial management

• Workplace behavior

Which of the following is NOT an alternative name for organizational psychology?

• Business psychology

• Work & organizational psychology

• Occupational therapy

• Industrial & organizational (I/O) psych

What do I/O psychologists help companies improve?

• Market share

• Product quality

• Employee performance

• Customer satisfaction

What is human capital in the context of organizational psychology?

• Skills and talent of employees

• Financial assets of a company

• Physical infrastructure of a company

• Market share of a company

What model are I/O psychologists trained in?

• Economic model

• Social model

• Scientific / Practitioner model

• Behavioral model

What is the scientific aspect of the scientific / practitioner model in organizational psychology?

• Conducting research & publishing results

• Applying research knowledge

• Training employees

• Dealing with specific problems

What is the practitioner aspect of the scientific / practitioner model in organizational psychology?

• Training employees

• Dealing with specific problems

• Conducting research & publishing results

• Applying research knowledge

What is the main difference between I/O psychologists and HR professionals?

• I/O psychologists are not involved in payroll

• HR professionals are not involved in recruitment

• HR professionals provide evidence-based research

• I/O psychologists are not involved in employee relations

What is the role of HR professionals in the workplace?

• Conducting research on employees' behaviors & attitudes

• Providing evidence-based research to I/O psychologists

• Dealing with specific workplace problems

• Involvement in payroll, employment law, benefits, disciplinaries

What is the primary goal of I/O psychologists in advising organizations?

• Maximizing financial assets

• Maximizing market share

• Maximizing human capital

• Maximizing product quality