Assignment task:
This assignment is theoretical in nature and addresses the conceptual and historical legacy of Organizational Behaviour. As an applied behavioral science, it is subsumed in the theoretical and empirical superstructures of Psychology, Political Science, Mathematical Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, Sociology and a few other disciplines. However, the field of Psychology has always been pre-eminent as behavioral sciences are ensconced in the analytics of psychological theory. Having made that assertion, your task would be to examine how Industrial Psychology has shaped Organizational Behaviour theory and practice in the last 150 years or so.
This is a term paper, NOT a thesis or a dissertation. While a certain degree of analytical rigour is expected in addressing the theoretical legacy of Organizational behaviour (OB), you do not have to delve as deeply into the subject as you would if you crafting creating a doctoral-level research paper. . Please adhere to the UCW paper template. Please remember to reference your work and include a title page and reference page. At least two academic or practitioner references are required.
You must use subheadings to support the logical progression of your thought process and follow APA standards;
Describe the history and evolution of Industrial Psychology as a branch of Psychology
Describe how the Industrial Revolution that started in England provided the backdrop for the forthcoming discipline of Organizational Behaviour
Why is Industrial Psychology still relevant in studying organizational issues?
Conclusion: The way forward- Where is Industrial /Organizational Psychology headed as the future progress of humankind will change our world irreversibly?