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Intro to I & O Psychology
Psyc334
Ron Fischer
Overview
• What is I & O Psychology
• Areas of I&O
• Things you might do
• How to get a job
Q’s you should be able to answer after this session:
• What is I&O Ψ?• Differentiate some main areas within I&O Ψ. What
other fields are studying similar phenomena?• What are the dual responsibilities of I&O Ψists? Give
an example.• Give some examples of tasks that I&O Ψists
routinely perform in organizations.• What is required to become registered as a
psychologist here in NZ?• Give some examples of what might increase your
chances of getting a job as a I&O Ψist.
What is I & O Psychology
• The application of psychological principles, theory and research to the work setting
• Helps us to understand how people think, feel and behave in the work environment
Areas and fields of I&O
• Personnel Psychology• Organizational Psychology• Human Engineering (Human Factors)
• Related fields:– Human Resource Management (HRM)– Organizational Behavior– Management Studies– Industrial Relations– Sociology– Computer Science, etc.
Some typical tasks you might end up doing...
• Testing• Selection and Promotion• Employee Training and Development• Evaluation of Employee Motivation & Satisfaction • Organizational analysis • Job design and evaluation• Team building• Customer service issues• Ergonomics • …
Dual Responsibility
• Contribute to the effectiveness of organizations
• Contribute to well-being of people working within those organizations
• Think BIGGER
Challenges
• Changing demographics – Age– Gender– Ethnic/cultural diversity
• Development of new technologies• Changes in national economies
(restructuring, downsizing)• Blurring of boundaries between work
and non-work life
Further reading:
• Patterson, F. (2001). Developments in work psychology: Emerging issues and future trends. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 74, 381-390.
How to become an I&O psychologist
• Registration necessary
• Completed Master’s degree (or PhD)
• One year full-time employment in a job related to I&O psychology, supervised by a registered psychologist
• Go to www.psychology.org.nz
Critical skills: Research Expertise
• Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design and Methods
• Data analysis and statistics • Data privacy, confidentiality, and
ethics • In-depth knowledge of research on
employee attitudes and behaviours as they relate to organizational performance
How to increase your chances of finding a job….
• Get work experience• Get research experience• Network• Get additional training• Market yourself • ‘Creative interpretation’ of job ads• Know your limits!
• Enjoy what you are doing!!!!!
Always remember:
• If work was so good, the rich would have kept more of it for themselves.
» David Brent
Summary
• Psychology applied to work settings in the broadest sense
• Dual responsibility
• Many competing disciplines: Be aware, but beware!
• Be pro-active and creative!!!!