Content text Review on Industrial-Organizational Psychology_Diola.pdf
5/22/25 1 INDUSTRIAL- ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Dr. Darwin D. Diola, MP-IOP, CHRA, CSIOP 1 INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY • the branch of psychology that studies human behavior in the work environment and applies general psychological principles to work-related issues and problems, notably in such areas as personnel selection, personnel training, employee evaluation, working conditions, accident prevention, job analysis, job satisfaction, leadership, team effectiveness, and work motivation. 14 GOALS OF INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY • Ensuring the physical and mental well-being of employees • Studying and understanding human behavior in the workplace • Improving both individuals and organizational performance • Increasing workplace productivity 15 WHAT DO IO PSYCHOLOGISTS DO? • I/O psychologists conduct empirical research aimed at understanding individual and group behavior within organizations and use their findings to improve organizational effectiveness and the welfare of employees. • I/O psychologists help ensure that organizations hire the right talent, keep employees motivated, provide a fair workplace, and design effective workspaces. 16