Industrial Organizational Psychology

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to Industrial Organizational Psychology, including major principles, historical milestones, and areas of study.

Industrial Psychology

The study of how human behavior and psychology affect work and how they are affected by work.

Organizational Psychology

The study of social interactions between individuals and organizations, focusing on job satisfaction, work-life balance, and team dynamics.

Human Factors

The interaction between humans and their tools and workspaces, focusing on improving utility, functionality, and safety.

KSAOs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics required for a job.

Theory X and Y

A framework for understanding management styles; Theory X assumes employees are inherently lazy, while Theory Y assumes they are motivated and seek responsibility.

Hawthorne Effect

The phenomenon where individuals alter their behavior in response to being observed.

Job Analysis

The process of describing the tasks and responsibilities of a job accurately.

Civil Rights Act

A landmark law passed in 1964 that made discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin unlawful.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

A law enacted in 1990 making discrimination based on disabilities unlawful.

Performance Appraisals

Evaluations of employee performance, used to assess effectiveness and areas for improvement.

Selection and Placement

The process of identifying and matching individuals to specific jobs or roles within an organization.

Employee Satisfaction

The level of contentment employees feel regarding their jobs and workplace.

Management and Organization Structure

The way in which an organization arranges its lines of authority and communication.

Teamwork

The collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal, often leading to better problem-solving.

Work-Life Balance

The equilibrium between personal life and professional responsibilities.

Time and Motion Studies

Research methods used to analyze work efficiency, pioneered by Lillian Gilbreth.

Ergonomics

The study of people's efficiency in their working environment, focusing on comfort and safety.

Frederick Taylor

Known for developing Theories of Scientific Management to improve labor productivity.

Walter Dill Scott

An early figure in industrial psychology who applied psychological principles to advertising.

Hawthorne Studies

A series of studies that revealed how environmental changes can affect worker productivity.