Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice

From the following questions, choose ONE of the two topics and answer it. Use appropriate references to support your argument.

1. Changing workforce
   The workforce is changing. The way we work is changing. The way we do business is changing. There are also many trends influencing organisations, such as fewer people entering workforce and the lack of qualified applicants.
   Describe how the workforce is changing (you may want to elaborate on such issues as cultural diversity, flex work, and technological advancement) and identify three consequences of these changes for organisations. Use appropriate theories to support your claims.
2. The influence of organisational structure and culture on organisational performance
   Organisational structure and culture are very much intertwined. The structure works within a culture but is not completely separate. Some experts claim that "the ‘strength’ of ‘corporate culture’ is directly correlated with the level of profits in a company". An organisational structure is determined by many factors, such as the goals of the organisation, the business environment, and the type of work the organisation performs.
   Examine the relationship between organisational structure and culture and discuss how they influence organisational performance. Use relevant theories to support your claims.
   A Note on Recommended References
   Please consult relevant professional journals and general textbooks on Organisational Psychology/Organisational Behaviour to support your arguments (you should use at least 10 valid references).
   Main Texts:
   Nelson, D. L., & Quick, J.C. (2013). Organizational behavior: Science, the real world, and you, 8th edition. South-Western Cengage Learning: Mason.
   Day, G. & Leggat, S. (Eds.) (2015). Leading and Managing Health Services: An Australasian Perspective. Cambridge University Press.
   Stephen P. Robbins (2015). Organizational behaviour, 16th edition. Boston: Pearson.
   Griffin, R. W. & Moorhead, G. (2014). Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organizations, 11th edition. South-Western Cengage Learning: Mason.
   Kalliath, T., Brough, P., O’Driscoll, M., Manimala, M. J., & Siu, O. (2010). Organisational behaviour: A psychological perspective for the Asia-Pacific. Sydney, Australia: McGraw Hill.
   Recommended Journals to look up:
   • Academy of Management Journal
   • Academy of Management Review
   • Annual Review of Psychology
   • Applied Psychology: An International Review
   • Human Relations
   • Human Resource Management
   • Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice
   • International Journal of Cross-Cultural Management
   • International Journal of Intercultural Relations
   • International Journal of Organizational Analysis
   • International Review of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
   • Journal of Applied Psychology
   • Journal of Business and Psychology
   • Journal of Occupational and Organisational Psychology
   • Journal of Organizational Behaviour 8
   • Organizational Behaviour and Human Decision Process
   • Organizational Dynamics