Industrial-organizational psychology (commonly known as I/O psychology) is the scientific study of human behavior in organizations and workplaces. The expertise focuses on extracting principles of individual, group, and organizational behavior and using this knowledge to solve workplace difficulties.

Specialized knowledge and training in workplace behavior science necessitates a thorough understanding of organizational development, attitudes, career development, decision theory, human performance and human factors, consumer behavior, small group theory and process, criterion theory and development, job and task analysis, and individual assessment. Furthermore, the specialization of industrial-organizational psychology necessitates understanding of ethical concerns, as well as legislative, administrative, and case legislation, and executive directives pertaining to workplace operations.

Industrial Organizational Psychology focuses on recruitment, selection, and placement, training and development, performance measurement, workplace motivation and reward systems, work quality, work structure and human factors, organizational development, and consumer behavior.

I/O psychology focuses specifically on human behavior in the workplace. As a result, I/O psychology affects persons in and candidates to business, industry, labor, public (including non-profit), academic, community, and health organizations.

In this Course you will also learn about:

• Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• What is I/O Psychology?

• History and Development of I/O Psychology

• Research Methods in I/O Psychology

• Personnel Selection and Recruitment

• Performance Management and Appraisal

• Training and Development

• Motivation and Job Satisfaction

• Leadership and Organizational Behavior

• Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

• Occupational Health and Safety

• Challenges and Ethical Considerations

• Conclusion and Future Directions