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Psyc3020
Cards in this deck (14)
- 1Applied PsychologyUse of psychological principles and theories to overcome problems in real world
- 2Walter Dill ScottApplied psych began 1903 when Scott first applied to advertising
- 3WW1Alpha and beta test for army placement. Later adapted for civilian use
- 4Hawthorne EffectProductivity was increased by attention to workers
- 5WWIIPsychologist called to improve placements
- 6Job AnalysisDetermine duties and skills required for a no and kind of person to hire. Develop job description and specification
- 7Subject matter experts (SME)Job incumbent, supervisor, trained job analyst
- 8Job analysis methods1. Review material
2. Standardize measure
3. Job participation
4. Interview
5. Activity log
6. Observation
7. Survey questionnaires
8. Focus group - 9Job analysis issuesChange over time. Need to be flexible and responsive
- 10SelectionMatching their person to the job and then evaluating the effectiveness of the match
- 11Selection ratioEnter text here...
- 12Base rate of successEasiness. Proportion of hires successful
- 13Selection process1. Employee recruitment
2. Screening
3. Employee selection and placement
4. Validity check - 14Realistic job previewsPart of recruitment. And provides accurate prospective of job