The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 2nd Edition (King)

Chapter 14: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Chapter Objectives

1. Discuss the roots and evolution of industrial and organizational psychology.
2. Describe the perspectives and emphases of industrial psychology.
3. Identify the main focus of organizational psychology and describe some important business factors that organizational researchers have studied.
4. Define organizational culture and describe factors relating to positive and negative workplace environments.
5. Name some common sources of job-related stress, and cite strategies for coping with stress in the workplace.