Post-WWII Research Trends in I-O Psychology
Following World War II, both industrial and organizational psychology became major areas for research. This period was characterized by new lines of inquiry, including investigations into the fairness of employment tests and a deeper focus on job satisfaction and employee motivation.
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An industrial-organizational psychologist in 1952 is hired to consult for a large manufacturing company. Considering the primary shifts in the field's research focus after World War II, which of the following projects would most accurately represent a new and significant area of inquiry for that era?