Psychology in Organizations: integrating Science and Practice

by Murphy,Kevin R.

• ISBN13: 9780805804775
• ISBN10: 0805804773
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1990-07-01
• Publisher: Psychology Pres

Summary

This book deals with two key questions. First, is there a firm scientific basis for the major applications of psychology in organizations? Second, does the practice of psychology in organizations contribute in any meaningful way to psychological research? This text attempts to answer these questions by describing some of the unique ways in which Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychologists integrate science and practice in applying psychology in organizations. The editors of this volume believe that there is great potential for the effective interplay of science and practice in I/O psychology. Aware, however, that much work must still be done before a truly effective integration can be achieved and maintained, they have created a text that offers specific suggestions for improvement as well as many examples of successful integration. Psychology in Organizations explores the unique relationship between science and practice within industrial/organizational psychology. The contributors seek to answer two main questions: * Is there a firm scientific basis for the major applications of psychology in organizations? * Does the practice of psychology in organizations contribute in any meaningful way to psychological research? After an initial examination of the industrial/organizational psychologist as a scientist and practitioner, Psychology in Organizationslooks at specific roles played in such issues as job performance and productivity, sexual harassment, drug abuse, and drug testing. A final chapter looks at both the past and future of the field and suggests future applications.

Table of Contents

Series in Applied Psychology	p. ii
Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
The Scientist- Practitioner Model: Problems And Prospects	p. 5
Industrial/Organizational Psychology: A View From the Field	p. 7
Our Science-Practice: The Ghost of Industrial- Organizational Psychology Yet to Come	p. 25
What Should we Expect From Scientist-Practitioners?	p. 49
II Science And Practice In Personnel Psychology	p. 67
Introduction	p. 69
The Identification of Managerial Talent: A Proactive View	p. 69
Conclusion	p. 90
References	p. 91
Utility Analysis and its Application to the Study of the Cost-effectiveness of the Assessment Center Method	p. 95
References	p. 110
Use of Simulations in Management Development: Reciprocity Between Science and Practice	p. 111
Performance Appraisal Effectiveness	p. 133
References	p. 153
Acknowledgments	p. 153
Job Performance and Productivity	p. 157
References	p. 173
III Science And Practice In Organizational Psychology	p. 177
III Science And Practice In Organizational Psychology	p. 179
References	p. 195
Conflict in Organizations	p. 197
Sexual Harassment in Organizations	p. 217
References	p. 238
Drug Abuse and Drug Testing in the Workplace	p. 241
IV THE PAST AND FUTURE OF THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF I/O PSYCHOLOGY	p. 267
Where Have we Been and Where are we Going?	p. 269
Author Index	p. 277
Subject Index	p. 285
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