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What is organizational psychology?

  • Organizational psychology deals with the relationship between the employee and the social work environment. The relationship with the organization as a whole, the parts of the organization, where partse within which one works and working with colleagues
  • Organizational psychology can also be seen as a combination of skills and knowledge that can be applied to various aspects of life and not just work. For example, organizational psychologists have recently begun researching green society, especially green businesses. Another example of an aspect to which organizational psychology can be applied is poverty (Conte & Landy)

What is labor psychology or occupational psychology?

  • Occupational psychology deals with the relationship between characteristics of work and employee functioning, specifically how employee and employer feel about it
  • For example, the workload, work ethic, the degree of independent decision making, the degree of responsibility one can or cannot handle.

What is personnel psychology?

  • Personnel psychology deals with the relationship between the motivation and performance of an employee in an organization .
  • For example, by training employees, providing insight into personal development or stagnation or, for example, specific recruitment and selection.

What is social psychology?

  • Social psychology deals with the psychosocial aspects of group processes and social interactions in general

   

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  • Summary with the book: Agents and Instruments of change by Cawsey
  • Summary with the book: Applied Psychology in Human Resource Management by Cascio and Aguinis - 7th edition
  • Summary with the book: Cross-Cultural Management by Thomas and Peterson - 4th edition
  • Summary with the book: Essentials of Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach by Scandura
  • Summary with the book: Foundations of sport and exercise psychology by Weinberg
  • Summary with the book: Getting to yes: negotiating an agreement without giving in by Fisher a.o. - 3rd edition
  • Summary with the book: Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, and Skill Development by Lussier and Hendon - 3rd edition
  • Summary with the book: Introduction to Human Resource Management by Banfield and Kay - 2nd edition
  • Summary with the book: Mastery in Coaching by Passmore - 1st edition
  • Summary with the book: Organizational Behavior by Neck a.o. - 3rd edition
  • Summary with the book: Organizational Behavior: Emerging Knowledge. Global Reality by McShane and Von Glinow - 9th edition
  • Summary with the book: Organisational Behaviour by Sinding and Waldstrom - 6th edition
  • Summary with the book: Organizational Change: Theory and Practice by Burke 4th edition
  • Summary with the book: Organization Theory: Modern, Symbolic, and Postmodern Perspectives by Hatch and Cunliffe
  • Summary with the book: Social Psychology and Organizations by De Cremer a.o.
  • Summary with the book: Straight choices: The psychology of decision making by Newell a.o. 2nd edition
  • Summary with the book: The Psychology of Advertising by Fennis and Stroebe - 3rd edition
  • Summary with the book: Understanding and Managing Organizational Behavior by George and Jones - 6th edition
  • Summary with the book: Work in the 21st century: An introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology by Conte and Landy - 6th edition

About Labor- and organizational psychology

  • Organizational psychology focuses on understanding individual and group behavior within organizational settings, while labor psychology concentrates on matching people to jobs and optimizing workplace productivity.
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What is labor psychology?

What is labor psychology?

Labor psychology, while not as widely recognized as other psychology subfields, delves into the psychological aspects of work. It examines the relationship between individuals and their work environment, focusing on how work impacts employees' well-being, motivation, and performance.

What are the main features of labor psychology?

  • Focus on the Workplace: It explores the psychological factors influencing employee behavior, attitudes, and experiences within the work environment.
  • Human Factors: Labor psychology considers how job design, ergonomics, and organizational culture impact employees.
  • Motivation and Engagement: This field studies what motivates employees to perform well and feel engaged in their work.
  • Well-being and Stress: Labor psychology examines how work can impact employee stress levels, job satisfaction, and overall well-being.

What are important sub-areas in labor psychology?

  • Occupational Stress: Studies the causes and consequences of work-related stress, and strategies for stress management.
  • Organizational Culture: Examines how an organization's values, beliefs, and practices influence employee behavior and well-being.
  • Work Motivation: Explores the factors that drive employee motivation, satisfaction, and commitment to their work.
  • Leadership Psychology: Studies the impact of leadership styles on employee motivation, engagement, and performance.
  • Human-Computer Interaction: Examines how technology design and usability influence work efficiency and employee well-being.

What are key concepts in labor psychology?

  • Job Satisfaction: The extent to which an employee feels fulfilled and satisfied with their work.
  • Work Motivation: The internal and external factors that drive an employee to exert effort towards work goals.
  • Organizational Culture: The shared values, beliefs, and behaviors that characterize an organization.
  • Occupational Stress: The physical and psychological strain caused by work demands, exceeding an employee's ability to cope.
  • Work-Life Balance: The ability to manage personal and professional demands effectively to achieve well-being.
  • Ergonomics: The science of designing workplaces and equipment to fit the needs of the human body, promoting safety and comfort.

Who are influential figures in labor psychology?

  • Frederick Winslow Taylor (Management Consultant): Pioneered scientific management, focusing on efficiency and productivity in the workplace, though his ideas have been criticized for neglecting the human element.
  • Elton Mayo (Industrial Psychologist): Conducted the Hawthorne Studies, highlighting the importance of social factors on employee motivation and productivity.
  • Abraham Maslow (Psychologist): Developed the hierarchy of needs, a theory of motivation that can be applied to understanding employee needs and motivation in the workplace.
  • Frederick Herzberg (Psychologist): Proposed the two-factor theory of job satisfaction, differentiating between factors that motivate (motivators) and those that merely satisfy basic work needs (hygienes).

Why is labor psychology important?

  • Enhanced Employee Well-being: Helps create workplaces that promote employee well-being and reduce work-related stress.
  • Increased Productivity: Understanding employee motivation and engagement can lead to improved performance and productivity.
  • Reduced Turnover: By addressing factors like job satisfaction and work-life balance, labor psychology can help reduce employee turnover.
  • Improved Work Design: Informs the design of safe, efficient, and user-friendly workplaces that optimize employee performance.
  • Positive Organizational Culture: Labor psychology can guide the development of a positive and supportive organizational culture that fosters employee engagement.

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