PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY
It is the study of man with the aid of scientific
methodology. It uses the experimental method-
Observation under controlled conditions- to
gather data. It also uses other methods of data
collection such as case history method,
longitudinal study of development as it takes
place.
In psychological study perceptions, emotions,
cognition, personality, behaviour, interpersonal
relations etc are studied.
It helps in the treatment of mental health
problems as well as introducing improvements in
the existing state of mind/system.
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
The branch of applied psychology
that is concerned with efficient
management of an industrial labor
force and especially with problems
encountered by workers in a
mechanized environment.
ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL
PSYCHOLOGY
There is growing concern among all those who
are concerned with business & industry that the
human beings occupy a central place in all sorts
of industrial activities & any attempt to run them
efficiently, smoothly, without any strife or tension
is bound to fail if due consideration is not given to
the psychology of these workers.
Its study is gaining popularity because it tries to
understand the human problems that have arisen
as a result of tremendous expansion of industry
in the present era of liberalization, privatization &
globalization.
METHODS:
– Experimentation
– Observation methods
– Surveys
– Field studies
– Developmental methods
– Case studies
Industrial psychology can be termed as
applied psychology as it is mainly
concerned with the application of the facts
and principles of psychology to the
behaviour of man working in the industry.
NATURE OF ADVANCED
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
It is developing into a universal phenomenon
It involves human beings/workers working in the
industries
It involves the use of advanced psychological techniques
for solving the problems of the industry
It involves the study of the values, beliefs, attitudes,
likes, dislikes of the workers
It requires specialized knowledge as a psychologist
It aims at having deep understanding of man and his
behaviour
It is a very complex field of study
It involves applied psychology
SCOPE OF ADVANCED
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
It involves various sub fields like personnel psychology,
managerial psychology, consumer psychology,
engineering psychology, organizational psychology etc
Personnel selection: developing the instruments,
techniques of personnel selection
Personnel development: developing methods for
performance appraisal, attitude measurement, employee
counseling etc
Human engineering: suggesting changes in designs of
the machines for achieving ease of operation
Productivity study: activities concerned with reducing
fatigue, improving environmental conditions(proper light,
ventilation etc)
Management: development of managerial skills
Accident prevention and safety measures
Labour relations
OBJECTIVES OF ADVANCED
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
To know the important aspects of industrial-
organizational functioning.
Plato stated more than 2000 years ago: “No two persons
are born exactly alike; but each differs from the other in
natural endowments, one being suited for one occupation
and the other for another.”
POSITIVE DEPENDENT
CHARACTER: CHARACTER:
attentive to people neglectful of social
chores
ADVENTUROUS WITHDRAWN
CYLOTHYMIA: likes SCHIZOTHYMIA:shy
meeting people
SENSITIVE: MATURE: self
dependent, immature sufficient, tough
SOCIALIZED, BOORISHNESS:
CULTURED MIND: awkward, crude,
polished, composed clumsy
TRUSTFUL PARANCIS:
CYCLOTHYMIA: suspicious, jealous
trustful,
understanding
SOPHISTICATION: SIMPLICITY:
logical mind, cool sentimental mind,
attentive to people
EVALUATION OF INDIVIDUAL
DIFFERENCES
NEED FOR EVALUATION:
Jagriti 1 3 2 2
Kanwar 3 1 3 2.3
PAIRED COMPARISON:
Deepti Roopal Manpreet
Deepti 0
Roopal 0
Manpreet 0
MAN TO MAN RATING
HOW EFFICIENT IS AVNISH?
RICHA MANJOT NEHA