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Growth in I-O Graduate Programs

Growth in I-O Graduate Programs Number of I-O Programs ____________________________________________________ Program type                                         1986                        2010 ____________________________________________________ MA/MS I-O Psych 22 71

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Growth in I-O Graduate Programs

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  1. Growth in I-O Graduate Programs Number of I-O Programs____________________________________________________Program type                                         1986                        2010____________________________________________________ MA/MS I-O Psych 22 71 PhD I-O Psych 40 60

  2. Some Reasons for Growth in I-O Psychology • Economic --- Profit, Efficiency, Productivity • a) Macro level • b) Micro level • Technology --- (e.g., automation, changes in nature of work and • skills required, job elimination) • “Jobs … are being wiped out permanently as a result of new technology, improved machinery, and new ways of organizing work” (Cascio, 2002). • Training needs • Social --- • Higher overall employee education • Employee needs regarding jobs (e.g., job enrichment, involvement in decision-making, additional benefits) • Dual careers • Legal --- (e.g., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, ADEA, FMLA)

  3. Some Jobs Affected by Technology • Bank Teller • Stock Broker • Retail check out clerk • Librarian …………………. (Others???)

  4. ~ Other Workplace Issues ~ • The Virtual Workplace/Telecommuting • Privacy Issues in Organizations (e.g., web usage, voice mail, cameras, GPS) • Workplace Violence   • Mergers and Acquisitions    • Temporary/Contingent Employees • The Aging Workforce • Workplace Safety • Globalization & I-O Practices

  5. Society for Human Resource Management -- SHRM Survey (2006) N = 442 professionals; 19% response rate; margin of error = 5%)

  6. SHRM Survey (2006)

  7. Some General Issues for I-O Psychology a) Focus on the perceived needs and concerns of management b) Relative lack of applied training within I-O doctoral programs c) Use of techniques without proof of adequate psychometric properties d) Differences in knowledge between I-O researchers and practitioners e) Limited attention to research and practice internationally

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