Psy 450

Psy 450

  • Submitted By: lnels009
  • Date Submitted: 01/26/2014 10:23 AM
  • Category: Psychology
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Choose at least three real-world examples of how organizations have used industrial/organizational psychology to select and train employees.

The military is one organization that has used I/O psychology to select and train employees for a very long time. They previously had a hard time matching people with jobs that fit them. This led to the implementation of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The score that a recruit earns on this test will determine if they are qualified to join the military. The scores also tell how qualified a person may be for different jobs the military has to offer. To be an officer in the military recruits have to pass a test to get into Officer Candidate School or complete 4 years of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps in college.
In retail, it is hard to find good loyal employees who are going to work hard to make an organization successful. Today, many retail companies have online assessments to find the people they are looking for. These tests can ask questions about an applicant’s personality and also about how they would react in certain situations. Honesty and productivity questions are also things employers may look for in these tests. The system that administers the test will tell the employer which applicant’s to interview and which applicant’s have not passed the assessment.
Healthcare is a field where I/O psychology is very important. The people who look after our health have to be able to deal with all kinds of people with many different personalities. Doctors, nurses, and clinical assistants must have proper certifications, schooling, and have the right training to be successful in their field. They must also be a people person because of the diversity of patients that might come through their doors. Another thing applicants need to be hired in the healthcare field is a clean background check. These background checks must be done to verify all education and certifications and also check for any...

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