As Part of a Job Analysis,an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist

question 87

Multiple Choice

As part of a job analysis,an industrial and organizational psychologist describes the particular tasks involved in doing the job.The psychologist is using a(n) ____ approach to job analysis.

• A) job-oriented
• B) person-oriented
• C) emotion-focused
• D) problem-focused

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Definitions:

Max Weber

was a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist whose ideas profoundly influenced social theory and research methodology.

Bureaucracy Model

An organizational structure characterized by a hierarchy of authority, rigid division of labor, and strict adherence to rules and procedures.

Outcome Studies

These are research efforts aimed at understanding the effectiveness of specific interventions or treatments in producing the desired beneficial outcomes.

Counseling Effectiveness

The extent to which counseling achieves its goals, improves client well-being, or produces desired changes in behavior, emotions, or cognition.