Industrial/Organizational Psychology

The HR division must identify and eliminate practices that do not contribute to productivity and serve no useful purpose to facilitate the organization's development.

According to the R.A No. 8187, or Paternity Leave Act of 1996, how many days can a father have his leave prior to the deliveries of his legitimate spouse?

Wendel’s mother passed away due to a heart attack, he is wondering if he can file a leave with pay. If you are an HR staff, how many days will you grant Wendel with paid leave according to House Bill 2345, Advisory No. 7, Series of 2023?

Shai, a solo mother is scheduled for her C-Section delivery on May 18, 2023, if she is going to file for her maternity leave, how many days of paid leave will she be granted with according to the newly approved law?

According to the Labor Code, night differential pay is _____ percent of a person's regular pay for every hour they work between ___________________.

It is a stage where a team has worked through the conflicts and tensions that arose during the previous stage and has established a clear sense of roles, goals, and expectations. For instance, the team members may have established a shared understanding of the project objectives and timeliness and agreed on specific tasks and responsibilities for each team member.

This is the process of identifying how a job is performed, the conditions under which it is performed, and the personal requirements it takes to perform the job.

An organization is undergoing a job analysis process to determine the requirements of a specific job role. What is the primary purpose of job analysis?

A company is hiring for a critical position that requires a high level of technical expertise. Which employee selection method is most appropriate to assess the candidate's technical skills and knowledge?

Trina is waiting for her turn for an employment interview as a receptionist. She saw the previous applicant who seemed lousy, tired and does not look presentable, by how she looks, she seems to be in dismay with how her interview went. When it was Trina’s turn, she expected that she would gain favorable result from the interview because she looks more presentable than the previous applicant. Based on the terms below, why do you think Trina inferred this?

A manager is seeking ways to improve communication and teamwork among employees. What Neo-classical principle suggests that fostering social interactions in the workplace can lead to increased productivity?

Some employees only work in their best behavior when the evaluation period is near because of the ________________, which occurs when recent behaviors overshadow past behaviors during appraisal.

Jojo is an IT programmer of GHI Company, he was given a task to present the new system they developed for automated customer transactions. However, Jojo is very nervous because he thinks that he is inferior and unworthy to stand in front of his office mates. At times, Jojo will be seen as being confident when inside his cubicle and is doing his job as a programmer, in front of his computer, Jojo thinks that he is the best programmer in their company. What does this scenario say about Jojo’s self-esteem according to Korman?

Mara is receiving minimum wage salary from her job; she feels that it is inadequate. With this, she cannot afford things that she wants but she can still buy her necessities and pay her bills. Despite that, she remains loyal to her company since she is experiencing satisfaction due to the career growth and learning she acquires from her office mates and managers. She also finds her job meaningful. What can you infer with this scenario using Herzberg’s perspective?

Lester is a manager in FGH Company, he is perceived as very motivated to achieve the goal and objectives of their department. Lester’s office wall is filled with the framed diplomas and certificates he received. Everyone in the office perceives him as a bossy manager and hates defeat. If you are to describe Lester’s characteristic as a leader based on David McClelland’s concept, you can infer that Lester is high in _________________.

Sonny seems to have a positive relationship with his subordinates, he is showing genuine care for everyone’s wellbeing. Whenever a decision is needed for their department, he consults everyone and engages in more collaborative problem solving for them to produce a solution that will benefit everyone. He avoids conflict and promotes open communication to everyone to avoid misunderstanding that will affect the group cohesiveness. Based on David McClelland’s concept, you can infer that Sonny is high in _________________,

Which is not a method of external recruitment?

An organization is fostering a learning culture, encouraging employees to pursue continuous education and development. What function does this scenario align with?

An organization is experiencing high turnover rates, and employees seem dissatisfied with the organizational structure. Which organizational theory suggests that dissatisfaction may arise from a lack of input into decision-making processes?