Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Definition

Industrial-organizational psychology applies psychological theories and principles to organizations. It focuses on increasing workplace productivity and related issues such as physical and mental well-being of employees.

Related terms

Job Satisfaction:

A term referring to how content an individual is with his/her job.

Organizational Culture: The values, behaviors, expectations, and practices shared by members of an organization which influence their actions and decisions.

Human Resources Management (HRM): The process of hiring and developing employees so that they become more valuable to the organization.