PSY 565 Topic 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 DISCUSSION (Graded A+)

PSY 565 Topic 1 DQ 2 W1DQ2 Why are there so many job analysis methods? What criteria determine which evaluation technique is better?

PSY 565 Week 2 Discussion 1 What are some of the critical issues involved in affirmative action? How might affirmative action be improved?

PSY 565 Week 2 Topic 2 Discussion What are the differences between a structured interview and an unstructured interview? How does the degree of structure affect the reliability and validity of employment interviews?

PSY 565 Topic 3 DQ 1 Explain why top-down selection is not always the most effective when hiring. How might bias play into the selection process? How would you reduce bias when hiring?

PSY 565 Topic 3 DQ 2 Go to the Human Metrics Web site at

PSY 565 Topic 4 DQ 1 Does the at-will doctrine conflict with the 10 steps? What are some of the ethical concerns of a right to work policy?

PSY 565 Topic 4 DQ 2 Can a fair and objective evaluation process ever be achieved in the workplace? Do manager's personal opinions of the employee and the employee's work cloud the objectiveness of the appraisal? Explain your answer.

PSY 565 Topic 5 DQ 1 Read the case study on page 354, based on these case studies what are the legal and ethical ramifications of motivation by reward? Compare and contrast the legal and ethical ramifications of motivation by punishment.

PSY 565 Topic 5 DQ 2 What are some of the factors involved in using absenteeism, turnover, and counter-productive behaviors as a measure of work productivity?

PSY 565 Topic 6 DQ 1 Are there any gender considerations in leadership? Can both men and women serve as effective leaders? Are there situations where one gender might have a leadership advantage? Please explain.

PSY 565 Topic 6 DQ 2 Organizations are increasingly reliant on written communication, such as emails, IM, memos, etc. Name at least one implication for each of the four types of communication due to this increased use of technology. Describe how this form of communication can be improved.

PSY 565 Topic 7 DQ 1 What are some of the effects of downsizing in an organization? In what circumstances is downsizing effective? What factors might make downsizing less effective?

PSY 565 Topic 7 DQ 1 What are some of the effects of downsizing in an organization? In what circumstances is downsizing effective? What factors might make downsizing less effective?

PSY 565 Topic 7 DQ 2 Refer to the case study on page 499 of the textbook. What is the most appropriate strategy for resolving the conflict? Please justify your selection.