Present challenges and some critical issues for research in industrial/organisational psychology in South Africa
The objective of this study was to determine a set of problems and critical issues that researchers in Industrial and Organisational Psychology deem to be important areas for immediate and future enquiry. The changing identity of this field of application is investigated, more relevant paradigms in...
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| description | The objective of this study was to determine a set of problems and critical issues that researchers in Industrial and Organisational Psychology deem to be important areas for immediate and future enquiry. The changing identity of this field of application is investigated, more relevant paradigms in the study of organisational health and wellness is explored and methods, techniques and interventions suitable to the South African context are suggested. Conclusions are formulated to increase the ability of organisations to work towards economic development, while promoting the wellness and quality of life of employees. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-af860ed4f1124aad8847522bd1be946e2022-12-21T17:32:25ZengAOSISSA Journal of Industrial Psychology0258-52002071-07632007-10-0133110.4102/sajip.v33i1.262259Present challenges and some critical issues for research in industrial/organisational psychology in South AfricaS Rothmann0FVN Cilliers1North-West University, PotchefstroomUNISA, PretoriaThe objective of this study was to determine a set of problems and critical issues that researchers in Industrial and Organisational Psychology deem to be important areas for immediate and future enquiry. The changing identity of this field of application is investigated, more relevant paradigms in the study of organisational health and wellness is explored and methods, techniques and interventions suitable to the South African context are suggested. Conclusions are formulated to increase the ability of organisations to work towards economic development, while promoting the wellness and quality of life of employees.https://sajip.co.za/index.php/sajip/article/view/262Industrial/organisational psychologyIdentifyTasksChallenges |
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| title | Present challenges and some critical issues for research in industrial/organisational psychology in South Africa |
| title_full | Present challenges and some critical issues for research in industrial/organisational psychology in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Present challenges and some critical issues for research in industrial/organisational psychology in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Present challenges and some critical issues for research in industrial/organisational psychology in South Africa |
| title_short | Present challenges and some critical issues for research in industrial/organisational psychology in South Africa |
| title_sort | present challenges and some critical issues for research in industrial organisational psychology in south africa |
| topic | Industrial/organisational psychology Identify Tasks Challenges |
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