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    EFIO1525/EHIO1524

    Unit 1: Introduction to
    Industrial
    INTRODUCTION TO and
    INDIVIDUAL Organisational psychology

    DIFFERENCES 02nd August 2021


    INTRODUCTION TO INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
    SECTION 1:

    INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (I-O PSYCHOLOGY)

    UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO I-O UNIT 2: FRAMEWORKS FOR THINKING AND


    PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE IN I-O PSYCHOLOGY
    (Chapter 1) (Chapter 2)

    SECTION 2:

    THE INDIVIDUAL AS PART OF THE ORGANISATION

    UNIT 3: PERSONALITY UNIT 4: SENSORY AND PERCEPTUAL


    (In the study guide) PROCESSES IN WORK BEHAVIOUR
    (Chapter 5)

    UNIT 5: COGNITIVE UNIT 6: WORKPLACE UNIT 7: WORK-RELATED


    PROCESSES MOTIVATION ATTITUDES AND VAULES
    (Chapter 6) (Chapter 8) (Chapter 10)

    SECTION 3:

    SOCIAL PROCESSES IN THE WORKPLACE

    UNIT 8: THE ORGANISATION AS A SYSTEM UNIT 9: GROUPS


    (Chapter 9) (Chapter 9)

    SUSTAINING T&D CAPABILITY


    LEARNING OUTCOMES
    LEARNING OUTCOME Assessment Criteria

    1. Demonstrate an 1.1. Describe the nature of psychology.


    understanding of I/O
    1.2. Explain industrial and Organisational Psychology in full.
    Psychology
    2. Explain the different subfields 2.1. Describe the subfields and practice areas of I/O psychology with
    and practice areas within I/O specific reference to:
    • Organisational psychology
    Psychology
    • Personnel psychology
    • Career/vocational psychology and counselling
    • Employment relations
    • Ergonomics
    • Consumer psychology
    • Research methodology
    • Psychological assessment/psychometrics
    • Employee and organisational well-being
    • Cross-cultural I-O Psychology
    3.1. List the reasons why I/O psychology is viewed as scientific
    3. Review the nature and identity of discipline.
    I/O psychology.
    INTRO. TO PSYCHOLOGY AND RELATED FIELDS
    Nature of Psychology:

    •Scientific study of human behaviour and all mental and related processes
    (actions, feelings, thinking) that underpin human behaviour in various domains and
    contexts

    •Individual as unit of study (social or group context)

    •Applied science – use psychological knowledge and methods to understand


    human behaviour

    •Provide explanations for what, why, how of human behaviour

    •Explain psychological wellness and maladjustment

    •Umbrella concept of which I/O psychology & its subfields are related to it.

    •I/O psychology has developed its own theories, concepts & practices but still use
    many psychological concepts & practices.
    INTRO. TO PSYCHOLOGY AND RELATED FIELDS
    Subfields of Psychology: Page 6-8
    •Clinical – psychological disorders
    •Counselling- reduce psychological pain
    •Educational & school- study learning problems, teaching processes
    •Developmental- age related changes throughout person’s lifespan
    •Social- interactions
    •Cognitive- high mental processes
    •Personality- factors that influence personality development
    •Physiological/Neurological-generic factors, brain & nervous system
    •Psychological research & experimental-scientific inquiry
    •Psychometrics- develop & apply psychological measurements
    •Health- identify causes & symptoms of physical health & illness
    •Positive- positive aspects of human behaviour
    •Forensic- causes of criminal behaviour
    •Community- improve quality of communities & group
    •Consulting-interest in consulting practices.
    NATURE OF I/O PSYCHOLOGY

    • Scientific study of human behaviour in the work or organisational


    context.

    • Aim is to influence human behaviour & related processes in


    organisations to get optimal work & business performance.

    • Individual and Groups as unit of study

    • Industrial psychologists & HR specialists can assume various roles &


    tasks depending on the specialised field.
    – Main role- optimise fit between employees & workplaces
    – I-O psychology is a science --well founded in theory, research
    and methodologies to facilitate employee and organisational
    behaviour.
    SUB-FIELDS AND PRACTICE AREAS IN I-O
    PSYCHOLOGY
    SUB-FIELDS AND PRACTICE AREAS IN I-O
    PSYCHOLOGY (CONT)
    SUB-FIELDS AND PRACTICE AREAS IN I-O
    PSYCHOLOGY (CONT)

    3.Career or vocational psychology/counselling

    Studies career development issues with regard to individuals,


    employment, unemployment, career-related issues in organisations and
    also non-work influencing factors

    Career choices, congruence between job and career choices and


    organizational contexts, coping with organizational change, conflicts in
    career progression, work stress and work-related
    SUB-FIELDS AND PRACTICE AREAS IN I-O
    PSYCHOLOGY (CONT)

    4.Employment relations/ industrial or labour relations

    Deals with behavioural dynamics, communication and conflict management


    between individuals and groups of employees, employers and other parties

    Resolve or restructure conflict and assist in negotiations on employee


    demands and rights according to expectations and legislation
    SUB-FIELDS AND PRACTICE AREAS IN I-O
    PSYCHOLOGY (CONT.)

    concerned with studying psychological aspects of consumer or buyer commitment


    and behaviour

    Needs, interests & other personal attributes that facilitate the decision making and
    motivation in buyers
    SUB-FIELDS AND PRACTICE AREAS IN I-O
    PSYCHOLOGY (CONT.)

    6.Ergonomics

    Concerned with the study of work design and how employees


    and the technical, physical and social aspects of workplaces fit
    together and interact.
    SUB-FIELDS AND PRACTICE AREAS IN I-O
    PSYCHOLOGY (CONT.)

    7.Research methodology

    Entails finding, exploring or verifying psychological knowledge


    using various methods of obtaining & processing information
    to reach certain findings.
    SUB-FIELDS AND PRACTICE AREAS IN I-O
    PSYCHOLOGY (CONT.)
    SUB-FIELDS AND PRACTICE AREAS IN I-O
    PSYCHOLOGY (CONT.)

    9.Employee and organisational well-being

    Study of employee and organisational factors, conditions and behaviours


    that may facilitate or hinder employee and organisational effectiveness and
    performance, as well as the methods of evaluating, managing and promoting
    work place health and well-being

    Enhance Psychological health at work


    SUB-FIELDS AND PRACTICE AREAS IN I-O
    PSYCHOLOGY (CONT.)
    THE NATURE AND IDENTITY OF I-O PSYCHOLOGY

    Can be the same if trained as professional psychologists

    If not - training and roles/tasks will differ

    I-O psychologists are professional psychologists (Masters or doctorate degrees and


    registered with the HPCSA and Professional Board for Psychology)

    HR –trained persons cannot register or function as psychologists—may not execute


    psychological acts—e.g. assessment and counseling/therapy (SABPP)

    HR-persons involved in the management of employment, while I-O psychologists


    influence and facilitate employee and organisational behaviour in terms of in-depth
    psychological knowledge
    THE NATURE AND IDENTITY OF I-O PSYCHOLOGY
    THE NATURE AND IDENTITY OF I-O PSYCHOLOGY
    THE NATURE AND IDENTITY OF I-O PSYCHOLOGY
    Reasons why I-O Psychology is a Scientific discipline:

    (According prescribed textbook, pg. 9):

    Adapted and developed its own identity, with unique theories, research areas,
    application and academic and professional training programmes.

    Uses scientific research to build and verify knowledge, and develop and apply
    knowledge in purposeful methods and practices with the view of influencing,
    developing and optimising the performance, the relationships and wellness of
    employees in workplace.
    THE NATURE AND IDENTITY OF I-O PSYCHOLOGY
    Reasons why I-O Psychology is a Scientific discipline:

    Not in the
    prescribed
    textbook
    I-O PSYCHOLOGY IN SOUTH AFRICA
    I-O PSYCHOLOGY IN SOUTH AFRICA
    Contributing institutions
    PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, REGISTRATION AND
    PRACTICE ISSUES IN SOUTH AFRICA
    PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, REGISTRATION AND
    PRACTICE ISSUES IN SOUTH AFRICA CONT.

    include psychologist, psychometrist, counsellor, intern psychologist (while doing an internship)


    and student psychologists (while training as psychologists during master’s study).
    PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, REGISTRATION AND
    PRACTICE ISSUES IN SOUTH AFRICA CONT.
    • To check Blackboard at least once everyday.

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