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... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > industrial and organizational psychology > history of industrial and organizational psychology > history of industrial/organizational psychology in North America

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history of industrial/organizational psychology in North America  

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  • The confluence of dynamic external (socioeconomic, business, military, legal, technology) and internal forces (individuals, theories, research, applications) transformed the science and practice of industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology from the foresights of a few individuals into a legitimate scientific and applied discipline. Throughout the evolution, an underlying theme persisted: The study and use of psychology for improving the workplace and work lives. [Source: Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology; History of Industrial/Organizational Psychology in North America]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-ML15BBTZ-T

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