BPY3083 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology Chapter 1 Overview

This document provides a comprehensive summary of Chapter 1, introducing the field of Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology. It defines I/O psychology as the application of psychological principles to the workplace, aiming to enhance employee effectiveness and organizational function. The document differentiates I/O psychology from Human Resource Management, highlighting their differing focuses and approaches. It then details the three major fields within I/O psychology: Personnel psychology (employee selection and evaluation), Organizational psychology (employee behavior within organizations), and Human factors/ergonomics (human-machine interaction). The summary also covers the brief history of I/O psychology, including key figures like Walter Dill Scott, Hugo Munsterberg, and Frederick W. Taylor, and the impact of events like World War I, the Great Depression, and the Hawthorne studies. Finally, it discusses current and future trends in I/O psychology, such as the changing nature of work, the expanding focus on human resources, increasing workforce diversity, and globalization. This document provides a solid foundation for understanding the core concepts and evolution of I/O psychology.