Human Resource Management and I/O Psychology Overview

A set of flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on Human Resource Management and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Job Structure Profile (JSP)

A revised version of the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) focusing on intellectual demands and decision-making.

Job Elements Inventory (JEI)

A tool designed to address reading level issues in job analysis, containing 153 items at a grade 10 reading level.

Job Components Inventory (JCI)

A detailed inventory with 400 questions focusing on tools and equipment used in technical jobs.

Human Resource Management (HRM)

The management of people in organizations, covering recruitment, selection, training, compensation, and employee relations.

I/O Psychology

A branch of psychology that studies human behavior in the workplace to improve employee performance and organizational effectiveness.

Staffing

The process of ensuring that an organization has the right number of employees with appropriate skills at the right time.

Job Analysis

A systematic process to identify the skills, duties, and knowledge needed for a job.

Recruitment

The process of attracting applicants to an organization for job vacancies.

Selection

The phase after recruitment where the organization chooses the right person for the job based on various criteria.

Performance Management

A goal-oriented process to ensure employees perform well and improve, aligning individual goals with organizational objectives.

Performance Appraisal

A formal system for reviewing and evaluating employee performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Employee and Labor Relations

Involves managing relationships between employees, management, and unions to ensure fair treatment and resolve conflicts.

Conflict Resolution

Strategies for managing and resolving disputes in the workplace to promote positive relationships.

Compensation and Benefits

Rewards provided to employees in return for their services, including financial and non-financial compensation.

Human Resource Development

Investing in employees through training and learning initiatives to improve their skills and knowledge.

Career Development

An organizational approach to ensure qualified people are available while supporting employee career goals.

Workplace Design

The process of designing workspaces to maximize efficiency, safety, and comfort for employees.

Human Factors and Ergonomics

The study of how employees interact with tools and their work environment to improve safety and efficiency.