{"id":1198,"date":"2023-03-31T17:37:36","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T17:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/chapter\/13-1-apply-it\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T19:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:17:31","slug":"13-1-apply-it","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/chapter\/13-1-apply-it\/","title":{"raw":"Industrial-Organizational Psychology Basics: Apply It","rendered":"Industrial-Organizational Psychology Basics: Apply It"},"content":{"raw":"<div>\r\n<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Describe the field of industrial and organizational psychology<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Describe the history of industrial and organizational psychology<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>Industrial psychology and organizational psychology are two branches of psychology that focus on understanding human behavior in the workplace. While there is some overlap between the two fields, they differ in their primary areas of focus.<\/p>\r\n<p>Industrial psychology, also known as personnel psychology or occupational psychology, primarily deals with individual behavior within the workplace. It focuses on understanding and improving various aspects related to employees and their work.<\/p>\r\n<p>Organizational psychology, also known as organizational behavior, focuses on understanding and improving the dynamics of individuals, groups, and structures within organizations. It emphasizes the larger organizational context and the interactions among individuals and groups.<\/p>\r\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\">Watch this video and try to find examples of both industrial psychology and organizational psychology.<br \/>\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=10521074&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=Z-pT0XDYvDM&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-wqzpl4sk-Z-pT0XDYvDM\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/Intro+Psych\/Inside+Google's+Massive+Headquarters.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \u201cInside Google's Massive Headquarters\u201d here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/section>\r\n<section class=\"textbox tryIt\">What elements of industrial psychology do you see in the video?[reveal-answer q=\"743330\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"743330\"]\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Employee Satisfaction and Well-being: The Google headquarters was designed with the intention to boost workforce satisfaction. This can be seen through the inclusion of various facilities like swimming pools, healthy food, oversized whiteboards for creative ideas, and pianos in the lobbies. These elements aim to create a positive work environment and enhance employee well-being.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Work Environment Design: The mention of workspaces arranged in clusters of three or four people highlights the importance of creating effective work environments for sharing and developing ideas. The text suggests that these workspaces help reduce office chatter and promote collaboration and productivity.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Employee Benefits: The video describes various employee benefits offered by Google, such as on-site gyms, swim-in-place swimming pools, ping pong, billiards, foosball tables, and outdoor spaces for games. These benefits contribute to employee satisfaction, engagement, and work-life balance.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>[\/hidden-answer]<\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"textbox tryIt\">What elements of organizational psychology do you see?[reveal-answer q=\"30668\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"30668\"]\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Organizational Culture: Google has its own unique culture, where employees are treated as friends and have access to numerous facilities. This reflects an emphasis on creating a positive organizational culture that promotes a sense of belonging and fosters creativity.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Employee Engagement and Creativity: Google provides employees with a 20% portion of their work time to focus on side projects unrelated to their usual workload. This approach encourages employee engagement and creativity, allowing them to explore new ideas and contribute to innovation within the organization.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Workplace Design and Environment: The video highlights the strategic placement of mindfulness spaces and the utilization of outdoor spaces for the mental well-being of employees. These aspects show an understanding of the benefits of a conducive work environment and the promotion of employee mental health.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>[\/hidden-answer]<\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"textbox linkToLearning\">If you're curious to learn more about how these mega-corporations organize their workplace environment, you can watch <a style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f1fbuOkxugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this Facebook video<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\">, this <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FzcfZyEhOoI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple video<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\">, or this <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Dk3thX_pb5k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon video<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\">. <\/span>Note that while companies like Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon have created luxurious and appealing work environments with various amenities, they have also faced criticism regarding their treatment of employees and working conditions. Some common concerns raised include:\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Long working hours: These companies are known for demanding long hours from their employees, often creating a culture of overwork. This can lead to high levels of stress and burnout among workers.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Work-life balance: The intense work culture at these mega-corporations can make it challenging for employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The expectation of being constantly available and the pressure to meet aggressive deadlines can negatively impact employees' personal lives and well-being.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>High-pressure environments: The fast-paced and highly competitive nature of these companies can create high-pressure work environments. Employees may experience excessive stress and feel the need to constantly prove themselves, which can have detrimental effects on their mental health.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Job security and employee benefits: Despite being successful and profitable, these companies have faced criticism for their treatment of contract workers and the lack of job security they provide. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the level of benefits and support offered to employees, including issues related to healthcare coverage and worker safety.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Unionization and labor rights: Some of these mega-corporations have faced challenges related to labor rights and employee organization efforts. There have been debates about the need for stronger worker protections, fair wages, and the ability to collectively bargain.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>It's important to note that these concerns are not limited to these specific companies but are prevalent across various industries. The immense scale and impact of these mega-corporations have made them focal points for discussions on worker rights and corporate responsibility. In response to criticism, some of these companies have made efforts to improve their practices, such as increasing wages, implementing employee wellness programs, and addressing concerns about workplace culture. However, ongoing scrutiny and advocacy continue to shed light on the need for further improvements in these areas.<\/p>\r\n<\/section>","rendered":"<div>\n<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\n<ul>\n<li>Describe the field of industrial and organizational psychology<\/li>\n<li>Describe the history of industrial and organizational psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p>Industrial psychology and organizational psychology are two branches of psychology that focus on understanding human behavior in the workplace. While there is some overlap between the two fields, they differ in their primary areas of focus.<\/p>\n<p>Industrial psychology, also known as personnel psychology or occupational psychology, primarily deals with individual behavior within the workplace. It focuses on understanding and improving various aspects related to employees and their work.<\/p>\n<p>Organizational psychology, also known as organizational behavior, focuses on understanding and improving the dynamics of individuals, groups, and structures within organizations. It emphasizes the larger organizational context and the interactions among individuals and groups.<\/p>\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\">Watch this video and try to find examples of both industrial psychology and organizational psychology.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=10521074&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=Z-pT0XDYvDM&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-wqzpl4sk-Z-pT0XDYvDM\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/Intro+Psych\/Inside+Google's+Massive+Headquarters.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \u201cInside Google&#8217;s Massive Headquarters\u201d here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/section>\n<section class=\"textbox tryIt\">What elements of industrial psychology do you see in the video?<\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q743330\">Show Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q743330\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>Employee Satisfaction and Well-being: The Google headquarters was designed with the intention to boost workforce satisfaction. This can be seen through the inclusion of various facilities like swimming pools, healthy food, oversized whiteboards for creative ideas, and pianos in the lobbies. These elements aim to create a positive work environment and enhance employee well-being.<\/li>\n<li>Work Environment Design: The mention of workspaces arranged in clusters of three or four people highlights the importance of creating effective work environments for sharing and developing ideas. The text suggests that these workspaces help reduce office chatter and promote collaboration and productivity.<\/li>\n<li>Employee Benefits: The video describes various employee benefits offered by Google, such as on-site gyms, swim-in-place swimming pools, ping pong, billiards, foosball tables, and outdoor spaces for games. These benefits contribute to employee satisfaction, engagement, and work-life balance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"textbox tryIt\">What elements of organizational psychology do you see?<\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q30668\">Show Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q30668\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>Organizational Culture: Google has its own unique culture, where employees are treated as friends and have access to numerous facilities. This reflects an emphasis on creating a positive organizational culture that promotes a sense of belonging and fosters creativity.<\/li>\n<li>Employee Engagement and Creativity: Google provides employees with a 20% portion of their work time to focus on side projects unrelated to their usual workload. This approach encourages employee engagement and creativity, allowing them to explore new ideas and contribute to innovation within the organization.<\/li>\n<li>Workplace Design and Environment: The video highlights the strategic placement of mindfulness spaces and the utilization of outdoor spaces for the mental well-being of employees. These aspects show an understanding of the benefits of a conducive work environment and the promotion of employee mental health.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"textbox linkToLearning\">If you&#8217;re curious to learn more about how these mega-corporations organize their workplace environment, you can watch <a style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f1fbuOkxugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this Facebook video<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\">, this <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FzcfZyEhOoI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple video<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\">, or this <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Dk3thX_pb5k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon video<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\">. <\/span>Note that while companies like Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon have created luxurious and appealing work environments with various amenities, they have also faced criticism regarding their treatment of employees and working conditions. Some common concerns raised include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Long working hours: These companies are known for demanding long hours from their employees, often creating a culture of overwork. This can lead to high levels of stress and burnout among workers.<\/li>\n<li>Work-life balance: The intense work culture at these mega-corporations can make it challenging for employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The expectation of being constantly available and the pressure to meet aggressive deadlines can negatively impact employees&#8217; personal lives and well-being.<\/li>\n<li>High-pressure environments: The fast-paced and highly competitive nature of these companies can create high-pressure work environments. Employees may experience excessive stress and feel the need to constantly prove themselves, which can have detrimental effects on their mental health.<\/li>\n<li>Job security and employee benefits: Despite being successful and profitable, these companies have faced criticism for their treatment of contract workers and the lack of job security they provide. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the level of benefits and support offered to employees, including issues related to healthcare coverage and worker safety.<\/li>\n<li>Unionization and labor rights: Some of these mega-corporations have faced challenges related to labor rights and employee organization efforts. There have been debates about the need for stronger worker protections, fair wages, and the ability to collectively bargain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that these concerns are not limited to these specific companies but are prevalent across various industries. The immense scale and impact of these mega-corporations have made them focal points for discussions on worker rights and corporate responsibility. In response to criticism, some of these companies have made efforts to improve their practices, such as increasing wages, implementing employee wellness programs, and addressing concerns about workplace culture. 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