Work Psychology in Action

A set of vocabulary flashcards focusing on key concepts from the 'Work Psychology in Action' lecture.

Work Psychology

The application of psychological principles to understand and improve work environments and employee behavior.

Talent Management

The strategic approach to attracting, developing, and retaining skilled employees to meet business objectives.

Psychometric Testing

Standardized procedures used to measure an individual's cognitive abilities and personality traits.

Guanxi

A Chinese term for the networks of relationships among people, which is often essential for business operations and job selection.

Reliability

The consistency of a measure, indicating whether it produces stable and consistent results over time.

Validity

The extent to which a test or measure accurately assesses what it claims to measure.

KSAOs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other characteristics required to perform a job effectively.

Job Analysis

The process of identifying the tasks, responsibilities, and competencies required for a job.

Equity Theory

The theory stating that employees are motivated by fairness and will compare their input-outcome ratio to others.

Expectancy Theory

A theory that posits motivation is influenced by the expectation that effort leads to performance which in turn leads to meaningful outcomes.

Goal-Setting Theory

The theory that suggests specific and challenging goals can lead to higher performance.