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2. Contents
• Definition
• Goals of I-O Psychology
• Scope of I-O Psychology
• Areas of I-O Psychology
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3. Organization is a body of individuals working
under a defined system of rules, assignments,
procedures and relationship design to achieve
identicalobjective and goals.
- (GreenWald)
Organizational Behavior refers to a social unit
within which people have achieved somewhat
stable relations among themselves (not
necessarily face to face) in order to facilitate
obtaining a set of objectives or goals.

4. Industrial/ Organizational (I-O) Psychology is the scientific
study of human behavior, using psychology principles &
research methods to solve problems in the workplace and
improve the qualityof life.
It studies workplace productivity, management & employee
working styles and ways to enhance employee, employer and
consumer satisfaction throughphysical& mental wellbeing.
The study of I-O psychology originated in the United States
in the early 1900s through the work of psychologists Hugo
Münsterberg and Walter Dill Scott.

5. Goals Of I-OPsychology
 Increase work productivity
 Design safe work environment
 Trainnewemployees
 Helporganizethe company’smanagement structure
 Study workplace relations, attitudes & behaviors
 Promotejob satisfaction & mentalwellnessamong employees
 Recommend changes in organizational processes- hiring practices,
training, management, employee feedback.
 Influence overall behaviorof workplace.

6. Scopeof I-OPsychology
 Work Behavior
 Management
 Environmental Design
 Product Design
 HumanRelations
 Principles of Mental Health
 Aptitude & Motives

7. Areas Of I-OPsychology
 Recruitment
 Selection & Placement
 Executive Development & Training
 Promotional Schemes
 Motivation
 Attitude & Morale
 Wages & SalaryAdministration
 HumanRelations
 Accident Prevention