Industrial and organizational psychology

Introduction The current economic downturn seems to cause employers to ignore employees’ satisfaction as critical to successful organizational outcomes. Employee satisfaction is particularly critical in healthcare settings as it is directly related to patient outcome. As the number of positions decreases, the workload becomes more stressful for nurses left to pick up the slack. Because of MMC’s new cost saving measures, the reduced nursing staff feels unfairly treated and overworked while the…

When using background checks as a technique for hiring ethical people, it has advantages and disadvantages with usefulness. The first article, Pre-Employment Criminal Background Checks: Why Employers Should Look Before They Leap discusses advantages, “If an employer fails to conduct a thorough background check before hiring an employee, that employer may be subject to substantial liability should that employee later engage in criminal misconduct that harms coworkers, customers, or other third…

an insurance company whose downturn led to integration and conjunction of the four office claims to improve the profit benefits. This paper covers the essential facts and the critical issues in the article, promotion of cultural differences and organizational harmony. The key facts and critical issues presented in the case. The downturn in the technology sector that has taken place thus resulting into recession into the financial industry is a critical issue presented in the case. The overall…

They are also accountable for strategic planning, organizational performance and are responsible for stirring the organization in the right direction. 3. CHALLENGES OF EXECUTIVE MANAGERS Executive managers have certain roles and responsibilities within the organisation. Therefore, there are obstacles that…

Personal finance has made me question whether a master 's degree in psychology was the right choice for me. A master in psychology was a tough degree to research and find things out about because of all the specializations that are out there In the long run when you earn a master 's degree you have a higher percentage of jobs open to you. Psychology is a career that has an opportunity to help the future of many adolescent lives and for the future generations this is a huge deal. Is a passion for…

I am interested in the career of becoming a criminal investigator or detective. The purpose of this career is to develop and use informants to get leads to information. The detective will obtain evidence by interviewing, observing, and interrogating suspects and witnesses. Uses cameras to record evidence and documents from a crime scene, while maintaining to establish accurate facts and evidence. Can partake in surveillances and undercover assignments. Reports information and activities with…

that allows behavioral scientists to draw conclusions about certain variables from many different studies. A. case study B. meta-analysis C. sample survey D. field study E. laboratory study 98. A _____ probes individual or group processes in an organizational setting. A. case study B. meta-analysis C. sample survey D. field study E. laboratory study 99. In a ___, variables are manipulated and measured in controlled situations. A. case study B. meta-analysis C. sample survey D. field study E.…

The Veterans Affairs Compensation and Pension (C&P) clinic in Shreveport, Louisiana gave me an opportunity to witness the many facets of Industrial Organizational (I/O) Psychology in action. After a year of studying theories and practices in textbooks, I observed organizational processes through a different lens due to my instruction in this program. I have gained a better understanding of performance review, interagency reliance, communication, self-assessment, selection, training and…

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Striking Work Life Balance in Corporate: A Comprehensive Study of Different Generations of Workforce with Special Reference to Millennials Jatinder Singh, Research Scholar, NIMS University, Rajasthan Dr. S. S. Chowhan, Vice Principal, NIMS Institute of Management and Computer Science, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan Dr. Hari Shankar Shyam, Assistant Professor, School of Business Studies, Sharda University Abstract The workforce has moved from a single male breadwinner family model to…