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INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATION PSYCHOLOGY 1
The History of Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Pedreed Anjahal
University of Phoenix
PSY/435
Facilitator: Gary Mayhew, Ed. D.
July 25, 2011

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INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATION PSYCHOLOGY 2
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Industrial/organizational psychology is a form of psychological science that applies
organization, two major divisions make up I/O psychology. The industrial aspect represents
personnel and the relationship shared through an organization. I/O psychology was recognized in
the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Industrial psychology takes on a management
perspective by providing human resources. Organizational psychology involves individual
employee attitudes, stress, and performance. The goal of I/O psychologist is to develop an
effective approach for businesses to operate smoothly, implementing various tests, hiring tactics,
and employee incentives. An ideal practice of I/O psychologists is working as a consultant to
organizations. Industrial/organizational psychologists are the liaison for companies and helps
with applications, pre-screening employment, health benefits, decreased work injuries, designing
of equipment, and providing research to enhance company and employee performances.
The Evolution of Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Industrial/organizational psychology was discovered in the early twentieth century.
During this time experimental psychology was used to develop this area of psychology. I/O
psychology is not a new method or approach, and dates back as early as the study of psychology
itself. At the introduction of I/O psychology the main focus by experimental psychologists Hugo
Munsterberg and Walter Dill Scott was on job performance and organizational efficiency.
In addition, Munsterberg and Scott applied psychology to the problems that exists in
organizations (Spector, 2008). Selecting employees adequate for the job is important for
organizations. Munsterberg and Scott worked to find better ways of employee selection and new
psychological testing. I/O psychology had other influences for example, Frederick Winslow

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The History of Industrial/Organizational Psychology Pedreed Anjahal University of Phoenix PSY/435 Facilitator: Gary Mayhew, Ed. D. July 25, 2011 Industrial/Organizational Psychology Industrial/organizational psychology is a form of psychological science that applies organization, two major divisions make up I/O psychology. The industrial aspect represents personnel and the relationship shared through an organization. I/O psychology was recognized in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Industrial psychology takes on a management perspective by providing human resources. Organizational psychology involves individual employee attitudes, stress, and performance. The goal of I/O psychologist is to develop an effective approach for businesses to operate smoothly, implementing various tests, hiring tactics, and employee incentives. An ideal practice of I/O psychologists is working as a consultant to organizations. Industrial/organizational psychologists are the liaison for companies and helps with applications, pre-screening employment, health benefits, decreased work injuries, designing of equipment, and providing research to enhance company and employee performances. The Evolution of Industrial/Organizational Psychology Industrial/organizational psychology was discovered in the early twentieth century. During this time experimental psychology was used to develop this area of psychology. I/O psychology is not a new method or approach, and dates back as e ...
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