Transcript Growth in I-O Graduate Programs Increase in doctoral programs: 47.7% Increase in master’s programs: 221.7% Number of I-O Programs ____________________________________________________ Program type2004 ____________________________________________________ MA/MS I-O Psych PhD I-O Psych.

Growth in I-O Graduate Programs
Increase in doctoral programs:
47.7%
Increase in master’s programs: 221.7%
Number of I-O Programs
____________________________________________________
Program type
1986
2004
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MA/MS I-O Psych
22
66
PhD I-O Psych
40
52
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)
Some Jobs Affected by Technology
• Bank Teller
• Stock Broker
• Retail check out clerk
• Librarian …………………. (Others???)
~ Other Workplace Issues ~
• The Virtual Workplace/Telecommuting
• Privacy Issues in Organizations
• Workplace Violence
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Temporary/Contingent Employees
• The Aging Workforce
• Workplace Safety
• Globalization & I-O Practices
Some General Issues for I-O Psychology in the U. S.
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
f) Loss of I-O Psychology professionals & students to business
schools