Occupational Psychology

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ABSTRACT

The study of occupational psychology deals with the notion of workplace behaviour to attain an increase in presentation, advance procedures and relations, improve equality and justice, and raise individual welfare. Constantly surrounded by the perspective of associations, interventions can center on individuals, a group of individuals, mixtures of groups, or entire organisations. Approaches to intervention develop from overt psychological perceptions of the individuals occupied in altering development. The first chapter provides an introduction to the topic; with aims and objectives and significance of the topic. The second chapter presents the theoretical framework and literature review relevant to the field. The third chapter covers the methodology that focuses on secondary qualitative research. The analysis of findings is presented in the fourth chapter, while the dissertation concludes with the fifth chapter, providing summary and implications for future research.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the study1

Problem Statement3

Aims of the Study4

Rationale of the Study4

Significance of the Study5

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW6

Theoretical Framework6

The Evolution of the Field of Occupational Psychology6

Occupational Behaviour8

Socialisation9

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY11

Research Design11

Research Approach11

Literature Search13

Data Analysis13

CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS14

Key Findings14

Application of Occupational Psychology in Different Academic Fields16

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION22

Summary22

Limitations of the Study23

Implications for Future Research23

Conclusion25

REFERENCES26

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the study

The initial stages of the occupational aspect of the discipline were greatly manipulated by the effort of numerous individuals. Frederick Winslow Taylor established the main beliefs of technical administration and was possibly one of the most influential of these individuals. Taking into account the fundamental values of scientific management, the initial belief is certainly dissimilar to a large amount of the ideas concerning the discipline of occupational psychology in these times. “Many occupational psychologists, in fact, have recommended that employees be involved in decisions impacting the design of their work” (Wilk, 2005, 92). Nearly all occupational psychologists do not suppose that economic inducements will entirely reimburse for tremendously monotonous and tedious labour. The belief of psychology research was entirely accepted by area of occupational psychology and furthermore determines the connection among the disciplines (Viswesvaran, 2004, 68).

Max Weber added significantly to the progression of occupational psychology. Weber is most acknowledged for the advancement of his concept of system of government as a bureaucratic standard. The fundamental proposal of a technical association is that workers know precisely what is expected of them, and the ranks of ability are obviously declared. Weber researched at length on occupational areas such as guidance, authority, and standards during an era when these areas were mostly overlooked by psychologists (Sinangil, 2002, 32).

The enthusiasm to research occupational issues is an essential feature ...