Business psychology, also known as industrial and
occupational psychology, is recognized for the
reviewing of workplace psychology; to look at
problems of critical relevance to:
 Business and talent management
 Coaching and assessment
 Training and selection
 Performance and promotions
 Development and work-life balance
Three learning theories that could relate to
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
are:
 Maltz’s theory of psycho-cybernatics,
 Bandura’s social learning theory,
 and Piaget’s cognitive theory.
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Switch to geographical structure
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Riordan Mfg. could benefit from a staffing
overhaul.
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Decrease management and administrative staff
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Focus on market needs
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Increase technical and production staff
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Provide cross and extended Training and
Development
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Leaders have followers
Leader’s do not direct, they set an example
Focus on people, not the deadline
Credit others and willing to take blame
Power given
 Company and employees have to follow
manager’s directives.
 Employees have incentives for doing a good job
 Must meet deadlines
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Take risks and willing to face obstacles
Completing a mission
Trial and error mindset
Lack of knowledge or new ideas
Planning and executing by the book
Avoid taking risks
Knowledgeable and experienced in the subject
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Employee feedback system
› Just-Ask System
 Questions, Comments, or Concerns ?
 Remain anonymous or include name
› Include employee blog
 Evaluate employee input
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Management training models
› Improve training modules
› Online training through Intranet
 Riordan University
› Require instructor lead classes
› Develop employee appraisal system
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Feedback
› Employees feel part of team
› Motivate employees
 Organization meets goals
 Effectiveness of job performance
› Ideas are being heard
Each individual has an exclusive
character trait.
 What got them hired
 Brought benefits to the work team.
 Other detrimental traits
 Damage the team, group, or structure of
the organization
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Manufacturing . San Jose, California,
USA: John Wiley and Sons