Fun Facts
Who is the only student who has been to South Africa?
Sofia
What was James Cattell's contribution to industrial psychology?
He conducted research on the effects of fatigue on performance.
What is external recruiting?
The process of recruiting candidates from outside the organization.
What is the purpose of job analysis?
To identify the knowledge, skills and expertise required to perform the job.
What is the purpose of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS)?
To provide health care and social security benefits to Mexican workers.
Which three students have fallen asleep in class?
Maria, Yana and Angel.
Which two early psychologists studied issues that would be categorized as industrial psychology today?
Walter Dill Scott and Hugo Munsterberg
What is recruitment?
The process of attracting and identifying potential candidates for a job.
What is a job competency?
A measure of an individual's knowledge, skills, and abilities.
According to Mexican labour law, what is the maximum number of hours an employee can work per week?
48 hours
Which student is a qualified yoga instructor?
Yana
What was the focus of the Hawthorne studies Elton Mayo and his colleagues conducted?
The effects of social and psychological factors on productivity.
What is an adjustment interview?
An interview to assess an individual's fit with the organization and job requirements.
What is a job specification document?
A document that outlines the technical skills required for a job.
Why is treating others with respect and dignity considered a fundamental ethical obligation in the workplace?
To uphold human dignity and fairness as a moral duty.
Which student speaks four languages?
Sofia
How did World War I and World War II influence the development of industrial psychology?
They led to the development of new theories of motivation and job satisfaction.
What is personnel selection?
The process of selecting the best candidate for a job.
What does KSAO stand for?
Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics.
Which student watches basketball during class?
Alex
Who are some of the pioneers and founders of human resource management?
Hugo Münsterberg and Walter Dill Scott
What does the S.T.A.R. model stand for?
Situation, Task, Action, Result