Industrial/Organizational Psychology

The basic steps in conducting job analysis are : identify the jobs performed : write task reaction , rate task reaction or sentiments . Determine essential KSAOs , and select tests to tap KSAOs

KSAOs stands for knowledge - the majority of information needed to perform the task : skill - the aptitude or expertise to perform the task ability - the capacity to perform a wide range of task which is whether acquiring knowledge or developing skills others characteristics - other personal factors such as personality , willingness , interests and motivation

The role of psychology in job analysis covers a

wide range , from job to employee selection . Its role is very crucial in employee selection because this determines the success of the company

In employee 's selection , training and education are first considered followed by their experiences that are written in their resumes or application form . Abilities are assessed through the tests given by the human resources personnel such as cognitive ability test physical ability test which is needed in jobs with high physical demands and perceptual ability test that include vision , dept perception , glares sensitivity , and hearing sensitivity

In conclusion , this student feels that industrial / organizational psychology plays a significant and vital role in establishing and running a business . This is due to the fact that the success of business is in the hands of its employees , from the highest executive department to the lowest ranking personnel . In the field of research , the psychologist determines and establishes which types of individual skills , and knowledge would be suitable to the job . In the legal issues , the psychologist evaluates whether the defendant is at fault or not , and whether the witnesses are telling the truth or not . In the job analysis , psychologists are the ones who make questionnaires that reveal the personality and the working attitudes of job applicants And in...