Questions and Answers of Industrial Organizational Psychology Understanding The Workplace

Toward the end of this feature, the difference between the tangible versus intangible assets of an organization is discussed. How would I/O psychologists be particularly suited to understanding and
Imagine you are working for a company that, as its initial screening process, asks applicants to upload their resume and take a brief personality test online. What pieces of data might you collect,
One of the downsides of Big Data is that sometimes applicants or consumers feel that the constant data collection is an invasion of their privacy (see I/O Today in Chapter 5 for more on this issue).
Is my test a reliable measure of neuroticism? If not, what else do I need?
Is my test a valid measure of neuroticism? What additional information should I collect, if any?
Imagine that you are trying to measure attitudes about training at a manufacturing plant. One manager thinks it is better to use a paper survey, while another thinks it would be better to create an
Imagine that we want to learn more about how interacting with a boss affects someone’s mood. Why might experience sampling method(ESM) be a helpful approach in a study like this? What advantages
What are some potential instances of unethical behavior in I/O psychology? What makes these instances unethical?
Imagine that a fellow student says to you, “I don’t need a study to tell me that lecturing is a bad way to teach students. I know from my own experience that it never works!” How would you
Think about a specific behavior you have observed among fellow students. What do you think causes that behavior, and what might be a theory you can develop to explain why that behavior occurs?
A researcher has been asked to find a way to help construction workers put on their helmets. Describe a survey study she could conduct. What information would she get from that study? Describe an
Reliability and validity are two separate characteristics of a measurement, but they are related. The chapter notes that you must have reliability (consistency) before you can have validity
Correlation coefficients can help us understand how two variables are related. What are two variables that might have a strong positive correlation? A strong negative correlation? A correlation of 0?
What situations might lead you to recommend that an organization adopt a competency model approach over a more traditional job analysis approach?
How could you use principles for job analysis to help ensure you have created a high-quality competency model?
In his 2012 article in Human Resource Development Review, Gregory Stevens suggests that using solid research methodology and avoiding “buzzwords” are two possible best practices that
What does an effective ________ look like?
What does an ineffective ________ look like?
What knowledge does someone need to do this job well?
What skills does someone need to do this job well?
What abilities must someone have to do this job well?
What would make someone a “good fit” for this job?
Describe a specific example of someone who did something really outstanding in this role—what did they do, and why was it so effective?
Describe a specific example of someone who was very unsuccessful in this role—what did they do, and why was it ineffective?
One use of job analysis is creating job descriptions. Why is it important to have a detailed and accurate job description? What are some possible outcomes of having a job description that is not
Job analysis was an important factor in three court cases presented in this chapter. How is job analysis used in a legal setting? What aspects of a job analysis will make it more likely to hold up in
As noted in the chapter, some proponents of comparable worth argue that compensation for female-dominated jobs is set lower than for jobs dominated by men. These proponents suggest that more rigorous
Find an online job posting. According to this posting, what are some KSAOs required for that position? Are there any KSAOs you believe might be expected but are omitted from this ad? What might be
Consider a position you currently hold or that you have held in the past. What pieces of information about your job did you know well that you could share with a job analyst? What pieces of
Imagine that your college or university is considering using a competency model to ensure that students who graduate have competencies that are necessary in the workplace. What might be some
Imagine you have a client who is hesitant to commit to a job analysis.She states that the investment of time and money into developing a job analysis for every position isn’t worth it, especially
As you probably noticed in reading the chapter, the topics explored by I/O psychology have changed over the years. What topics do you believe are going to be important for I/O psychology to address
You have learned that I/O psychologists can hold a variety of different jobs. Select one of the jobs mentioned in Table 1.2. What knowledge or experience should someone interested in this job seek
The chapter notes that big data and analytic technology are greatly changing the way we do work. In what ways might the availability of big data make the job of an I/O psychologist easier? What
Go to http://www.siop.org and find a university that offers an MA, a PsyD, or a PhD in I/O psychology. Visit that university’s I/O psychology page and read about the program. What are some aspects
The chapter mentions five main topics that I/O psychologists investigate—selection, training, organizational development, performance appraisal, and quality of work life. Which of these topics
The chapter discusses the importance of understanding diversity in the workplace. One currently popular topic is the issue of generational differences. How does your attitude toward work differ from
The chapter discusses the role that I/O psychology has to play in helping organizations operate in an ethical manner. Consider a current legal battle in the news today, such as a lawsuit or Supreme
Consider a problem that you are facing either at work or at school.How might I/O psychology be able to help you solve this problem?

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