Historical Background of I/O PsychologyOverview: Industrial/ Organizational (I/O) PsychologySlide 3Treat employees fairlyMake jobs more interesting/satisfyingHelp workers be more productiveI/O Psychology: Science and PracticeSlide 8Slide 9Slide 10Slide 11Slide 12Slide 13Slide 14Where do I/O Psychologists Work?I/O Psychologists’ SalariesSlide 17Professional Associations related to I/O PsychologyLicensure for I/O Psychologists1Historical Background of I/O Psychology2Overview: Industrial/ Organizational (I/O) PsychologyWhat is I/O Psychology?I/O Psychology as a Career3The application of psychological principles to the workplace (anywhere people work)Help people do their jobshelp employers treat employees fairlyhelp make jobs more interesting and satisfyinghelp workers be more productivePrepared by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology - SIOP © 1998What is I/O psychology?4Treat employees fairlyTreat people from diverse backgrounds fairlyselect people for jobsprovide trainingreward promotions/raisesaddress harassmentPrepared by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology - SIOP © 1998What is I/O psychology?5Make jobs more interesting/satisfyingDesign jobs people will find satisfyingrewarding worksafe, efficient work areas (Human Factors)Motivate employees to performCreate teams that work well togethercombine diverse talents and perspectivesPrepared by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology - SIOP © 1998What is I/O psychology?6Help workers be more productiveDesign work patterns that enhance efficiencyProvide skills training and development Help to meet the challenges of competitionMove past downsizingPrepared by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology - SIOP © 1998What is I/O psychology?7I/O Psychology:Science and PracticeAs a SCIENCE, I/O psychology uses scientific methodology to research and advance knowledge about people at workAnd as a PRACTICE, I/O psychology is a profession concerned with the application of psychological knowledge to solve real-life problems in the world of work8Science and PracticeScientist-Practitioner Model: Interaction of scientific knowledge and applicationPractitioner: Create Plan ProblemScience: Turnover TheoriesPast Empirical StudiesA call center has a three week training program for new employees. The average employee quits after three months.9Industrial/Organizational PsychologyIndustrial RecruitmentSelectionClassificationCompensationPerformance AppraisalTrainingOrganizational SocializationMotivationOccupational StressLeadershipGroup PerformanceOrganizational DevelopmentOrganizational Psychology is part of a broader field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. I/O Psychology10ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY/HUMAN FACTORSPerson-machine systemsWorking conditionsEquipment, tool, and machine design and function in recognition of operator limitations in strength, perception, reaction-time, etc.I/O Psychology11INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSLabor-union relationsEmployee/employer relationsCooperation & conflict resolutionArbitration, negotiation & bargainingI/O Psychology12VOCATIONAL & CAREER COUNSELINGCareer choice, change, and retirementCONSUMER PSYCHOLOGYConsumer choice and preference for productsPurchasing behavior & decision makingI/O Psychology13Activities and work settings of I/O psychologistsEmployment in I/O psychology (salary surveys)Training for I/O psychologyProfessional involvement of I/O psychologistsLicensureOverview: Professional Life of the I/O Psychologist1415Where do I/O Psychologists Work? Dual orientation (science & practice) reflected in principal work settings of I/O psychologistsUniversities(37%)Consulting firms(38%)Industry (18%)Gov't (7%)16I/O Psychologists’ Salaries Median Salaries for 2000MA/MS: $67,000Ph.D.: $90,00017Professor of . . . Psychology, Management, Organizational Behavior, Industrial RelationsStaff member, Manager, Dir, VP of . . . Personnel, HR, Organizational Planning, Personnel Development, OD, Management Development, Personnel Research, Employee Relations, Training, Affirmative ActionManagement Consultant Common Job Titles for I/O Psychologists18Professional Associationsrelated to I/O PsychologyAmerican Psychological Association (APA: www.apa.org)Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology (SIOP: www.siop.org)Academy of Management (AoM: www. aom.pace.edu)Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM: www.shrm.org)American Society for Training and Development(ASTD: www.astd.org)19Licensure requirements vary by stateSIOP’s policy – recognize the requirement and offer guidanceSIOP’s Guidelines for the Education and Training of I/O PsychologistsOrganizational requirements for licensureLicensure for I/O