Organizational Psychology Paper
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Organizational Psychology Paper
Leslie Stalter
University of Phoenix
PSY428 Organizational Behavior
Margaret St. John
February 20, 2010
Abstract
Organizational psychology seeks to gain understanding of the dynamics of a formal group behavior through scientific research. “Organizational psychology is a field that utilizes scientific methodology to better understand the behavior of individuals working in organizational settings” (Jex & Britt, 2008, p. 1). The purpose for organizational psychology is to measure quality and implement necessary improvement. Companies use organizational psychology to measure employee and customer satisfaction and the quality of a product. The goal is to produce a quality environment in which quality is produced.
Organizational Psychology Paper Organizational psychology is the study of interactive behavior in a formal group setting. The purpose for organizational psychology is to measure quality and implement necessary improvement. Awareness of an environment is concluded through research, which includes observation, surveys, and experimentation. A statistical analysis of collected data determines the direction of improvements. Discussed in the paragraphs below is a description of organizational psychology, the role of research and statistics and how an organization uses the information. Defining Organizational Psychology Organizational psychology seeks to gain understanding of the dynamics of a formal group behavior through scientific research. “Organizational psychology is a field that utilizes scientific methodology to better understand the behavior of individuals working in organizational settings” (Jex & Britt, 2008, p. 1). The culmination of data derived from conducted research implies that a particular hypothesis has merit. Such hypothesis may suggest that a relaxed working environment will have a positive effect on the production of a group. Conversely, the
Organizational Psychology Paper
Leslie Stalter
University of Phoenix
PSY428 Organizational Behavior
Margaret St. John
February 20, 2010
Abstract
Organizational psychology seeks to gain understanding of the dynamics of a formal group behavior through scientific research. “Organizational psychology is a field that utilizes scientific methodology to better understand the behavior of individuals working in organizational settings” (Jex & Britt, 2008, p. 1). The purpose for organizational psychology is to measure quality and implement necessary improvement. Companies use organizational psychology to measure employee and customer satisfaction and the quality of a product. The goal is to produce a quality environment in which quality is produced.
Organizational Psychology Paper Organizational psychology is the study of interactive behavior in a formal group setting. The purpose for organizational psychology is to measure quality and implement necessary improvement. Awareness of an environment is concluded through research, which includes observation, surveys, and experimentation. A statistical analysis of collected data determines the direction of improvements. Discussed in the paragraphs below is a description of organizational psychology, the role of research and statistics and how an organization uses the information. Defining Organizational Psychology Organizational psychology seeks to gain understanding of the dynamics of a formal group behavior through scientific research. “Organizational psychology is a field that utilizes scientific methodology to better understand the behavior of individuals working in organizational settings” (Jex & Britt, 2008, p. 1). The culmination of data derived from conducted research implies that a particular hypothesis has merit. Such hypothesis may suggest that a relaxed working environment will have a positive effect on the production of a group. Conversely, the
References: Jex, S. M., & Britt, T. W. (2008). Organizational psychology: A scientist-practitioner approach (2nd ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Kelloway, K.E., & Day, A. (2005). Building healthy workplaces: Where we need to be. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 37(4), 308-315. Retrieved from http://proquest.umi.com.ezproxy.apollolibrary.com/pqdweb?index=18&did=933883281&SrchMode=1&sid=1&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1266701896&clientId=13118 In-Text Citation 1. [Insert the paraphrased material] (Kelloway & Day, 2005). 2. Kelloway and Day (2005) [Insert the paraphrased material]. 3. “[Insert the quotation]” (Kelloway & Day, 2005, p. 1). Top of Form Bottom of Form