IOP1502- Assignments (100% Correct)

The field of study and the practice of industrial and organisational psychology (IOP) are best defined as the correct answers application of psychological knowledge to understand and improve the involvement and adjustment of people in work places _______ has done more work than other professional bodies in promoting the field of I-O psychology in South Africa since 2005. correct answers SIOPSA As an early approach to employee management, Taylorism proposed ______. correct answers the accurate analysis of work processes and determining standards and best work methods in order to reward employees according to their level of work performance Mary has been moving between jobs since she left school never staying at one employer for more than a year. She is feeling despondent as it is becoming difficult to find jobs lately. She has asked you for help as she has no idea what job would make her happy. In which practice area in I-O psychology do you think she would be best assisted? correct answers Career psychology and counseling. An ontological stance refers to _______. correct answers the nature of reality The assumptions, beliefs and values used by psychologists or other professionals in their fields, to reflect on the what, why and how in their science and practices, are commonly referred to as _______. correct answers meta-theory The metatheoretical choice that the human psyche displays overt observable behaviour relates to the _______________ stance. correct answers Structuralism Thumi's manager is angry with her for not completing her work on time and for blaming her low productivity on her painful hand, making it difficult for her to hold the mouse of the computer. Thumi's doctor makes a diagnosis concerning her hand. What do you think could it be? correct answers Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. Joseph attributes his behaviour to strong cultural and ethnic influences exerted by his family through his development. Joseph's development is influenced by_______ determinants. correct answers psychosocial According to Schaie _______ is a stage in an individual's old age where he/she is expected to use his/her accumulated repertoire of intellectual skills to assess life. correct answers reintegration As a personnel officer in your company you are aware of and have experienced differences between various job entrants - some adapt well and clearly have acquired adequate work attitudes, values and competencies, while others are uncertain, do not cope well and have difficulty in adapting and performing in the work place. According to Erikson's stages of life theory, these differences can be related to the development processes and conflicts during the ______ stage. correct answers industry vs inferiority