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The best known Hawthorne study was that of lighting-level effects by Roethlisberger and Dickson (1939). In this study employees were taken to a special room where lighting levels were varied from day to day to see how performance would be affected. They found that

The first I-O Ph.D. was awarded to

What historical event is credited with the founding of the I-O field and how did it differ between the U.S. and U.K.?

Who wrote the first American I-O psychology text?

Describe the principles of Scientific Management.

An I-O psychologist is asked to collect information about employees’ opinions on management. After the I-O psychologist collects the information, the employers want to know who is dissatisfied. The psychologist does not give the employees the information and says that she must protect the employee’s confidentiality. Which ethic code is the psychology most likely up-holding?

In recent years, approximately what percent of Ph.D.’s in I-O psychology have been awarded to women?

An organization has a problem with stress among its employees. Explain how an I-O psychologist might approach the problem and come up with a solution.

Describe the two major settings in which we find I-O psychologists.

Briefly describe the early development of I-O field in the U.K.