13.3 Organizational Psychology: The Social Dimension of Work

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

• Define organizational psychology
• Explain the measurement and determinants of job satisfaction
• Describe key elements of management and leadership
• Explain the significance of organizational culture

Organizational psychology is the second major branch of study and practice within the discipline of industrial and organizational psychology. In organizational psychology, the focus is on social interactions and their effect on the individual and on the functioning of the organization. In this section, you will learn about the work organizational psychologists have done to understand job satisfaction, different styles of management, different styles of leadership, organizational culture, and teamwork.