Assignment of Industrial Psychology On Organisational Psychology

ASSIGNMENT OF
INDUSTRIAL
PSYCHOLOGY ON
ORGANISATIONAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Submitted To- Submitted By:

Prof. Harpreet Kaur Name-Deepinder Singh
M.B.A-II Sem 4th
Roll No. 18
NATURE OF INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY
 The word Psychology comes from the Latin word, “Psychologia”. It is
comprised of two words, PSYCHO and LOGY. The former refers to the
mind and the latter, study.
 It thus means the study of the mind and how it works. It also means the
usual way in which a particular person or a group thinks and reacts.
 Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and how it influences
behavior. It deals with the kind of mind that an individual has and that
makes him think or behave in a particular way.
 There are various fields of psychology in which it is applied to serve
specific purposes, but in brief herein the organizational psychology is to
be discussed and how it is helpful in the effective functioning state of a
business and the accomplishment of business goals.
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
 Organizational psychology is one of the widely known branches of
psychology being also known as Industrial and Occupational psychology
and Business psychology.
 The objective of organizational psychology is to improve the overall
efficiency and the effectiveness of a business organization while applying
the principles in the workplace.
 It is concerned with identifying leadership styles under which the
subordinates work - it is very important factor to be observed for a
business organization to grow and prosper.
 Thus, it suggests to uphold and tries to put forward the right leadership
style that fits the situations and that influences and inspires the followers
for the accomplishment of predetermined objectives.
 Organizational conflicts and psychological characteristics of the
workplace are also to be observed through this branch of psychology so
as to setup such activities that are helpful for better social interactions and
communication within the organization and its functioning state.
 In this way, the services of a consultant or a psychologist who hail from
the branch of organizational psychology are very much required in
various business organizations at all times as they can contribute to a
greater extent to the overall organizational system and development by
conducting extensive research and suggesting various training and
development programs in accordance with the organization’s hierarchical
needs
OBJECTIVE/SIGNIFICANCE OF INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
 The prime objectives of a business organization are to run smoothly and

successfully and survive perpetually while earning profits and staying
solvent.
 It is also aimed at the total organizational development and competencies
 These objectives can be accomplished by the services and the assistance
of an organizational psychologist or a consultant whose role in the main
is to improve and strengthen total organizational efficiencies,
effectiveness, productivity and competencies while establishing better
coordination amid employees.
 It is through this branch of psychology, the need of various training and
development programs are identified and implemented accordingly so
that the employees can acquire the knowledge and improve their skills
while maintaining positive attitude.
 Performance appraisal programs are setup that these may lead to the
efficiency and effectives of the employees and the same time they may be
helpful to determine the criteria by which the employees can be promoted
and notified for their inefficiency.
 As a part of his activities, the psychologist assesses the potentials of the
employees that they may eventually be in a position to take up more
advance and challenging job assignments with reasonable compensations.
 Employee morale is an extremely important and necessary element of
organizational development and success. Considering the factors
affecting the employee morale, a psychologist suggests ideas and plans
which may be beneficial to both organization as well as the employees.
SCOPE OF INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
The six scopes of industrial psychology are as follows: 1. Economic, Social and
Psychological Aspect of the Industry 2. Study of the Physical Aspect of Work
Environment 3. Principles of Human Relationships 4. Study of Aptitudes and
Motives 5. Study of Principles of Mental Health 6. Study of Human Relation.
1. Economic, Social and Psychological Aspect of the Industry:

Industrial psychology deals with human behavior in the entire industrial
environment. Consequently, it studies the economic, social and psychological
aspects of human behaviour. In the modern age most of economic factors have
some psychological influence. The various factors in communal life of workers
living in industrial environment also influence the psychology of the worker.
Industrial psychology studies these factors.
2. Study of the Physical Aspect of Work Environment:

In an industry the worker is greatly influenced by the working conditions. If the
conditions are well, the worker feels satisfied and remains healthy while on the
other hand if the conditions are got good the workers become dissatisfied.
Industrial psychology deals with the physical working conditions.
3. Principles of Human Relationships:

Irrespective of the automation introduced in industries, the human element can
not be eliminated Even most efficient machine needs an engineer to run it, and
because the engineer is a human being the most importance of the psychological
element in the running of the factory cannot be ignored. The efficiency of the
human being will depend very much upon the nature of his relations with the
management.
In the previous century most industrialists behaved like autocrats and

considered the workers as nothing more than tools. But in that period the
efficiency level was not very high.
It has been seer that an industrialist can achieve a higher rate of production if he
behaves sympathetically with his employees. An industrialist who cannot
maintain good relations with his workers does not succeed for long time.
Industrial psychology tries at discover principles for improving human
relationships in an industrial environment.
4. Study of Aptitudes and Motives:

As in any other circumstances, human behaviour in the industrial environment
is influenced and formed by attitudes and aims. Behaviour changes with the
changes in stimuli. Hence it is very important to study the rules pertaining to
correct attitudes and aims.
Industrial psychology pursues this kind of study. An important example of study

of this kind is the study conducted by Hawthorne Works Western Electric
Company into the effect of the attitudes of workers upon production. This study
is known as the Hawthorne Study.
5. Study of Principles of Mental Health:

Today all intelligent people realize the importance of maintaining the proper
health of workers. The workers mental health is influenced by working
conditions and by the attitude of other people towards him. Industrial
psychology not only studies the factors influencing the mental health of
industrial works but also tries to discover principles for maintaining their mental
health. Industrial “psychology also gives suggestions for improving the mental
health of those who are suffering from mental disease or are otherwise
unbalanced.
6. Study of Human Relation:

Industrial psychology is the study or human behaviour in an industrial context.
Being a branch of psychology, industrial psychology is particularly concerned
with the observation and study, of human relations, about which it reaches
conclusions experimentally and through other study. On the basis of these
conclusions it tries to discover general principles which can be in improving
social relations between the workers and the management.

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 The prime objectives of a business organization are to run smoothly and

SCOPE OF INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

1. Economic, Social and Psychological Aspect of the Industry:

2. Study of the Physical Aspect of Work Environment:

3. Principles of Human Relationships:

In the previous century most industrialists behaved like autocrats and

4. Study of Aptitudes and Motives:

Industrial psychology pursues this kind of study. An important example of study

5. Study of Principles of Mental Health:

6. Study of Human Relation:

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