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(Work and Organizational Psychology)
What the above quotation points out is that the complexity and dynamic nature of the modern interconnected and networked world has resulted in an increasingly complex organizational structure. This has necessitated professional insight into the way the individual interact and relate to one another in the organization - which is basically the function that the organizational psychologist performs.
Organizational psychology is therefore concerned with aspects such as how people within the organization manage their conflicts and factors that make for good leadership in a complex working environment with many different sections or departments and interactive elements. The area of communications which has become such an important part of modern management and leadership philosophy, is also an areas to which the organizational psychologist contributes.
Another area in which organizational psychology is important is the teaching and development of staff members, as well as in the selection of new members of the organization and their socialization into the structure and ethos of the organization. Organizational psychologists are also "…skilled in facilitating teambuilding projects and leadership training activities. This can be incredibly important for offices that are seeing personnel changes or those that are merging with other offices" (What is Organizational Psychology?).
Conclusion
In essence the organizational psychologist applies the principles and techniques of individual and inter-group...
The aim of this discipline is to improve important organizational aspects such as motivation, organizational commitment and conflict management. Put more clearly this type of psychology"… helps organizations operate in the best way possible" (Work and Organizational Psychology).
The importance of the organizational psychologist is underscored by the complex nature of modern organizations. Many organizations are large in terms of staff and this is often increased by aspects such as networking. This makes for a dynamic and intricate system of human interaction. There is also a the possibility of conflict and misunderstanding in a complex organization. Therefore, the role of the organizational psychologist is one that is considered to be increasingly important in contemporary working and organizational environment.
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