INTRODUCTION TO WORK PSYCHOLOGY

You have seven days to complete this examination, but it is expected that you spend no more than three times the duration of the original examination completing it. Each essay answer should be no more than 500 words in length. You must not exceed the specified word limit. This is a maximum word limit (+10% does not apply). Markers will be instructed that they do not have to mark anything beyond the 500 words limit. You will not be penalised for answers that are shorter than the limit; answers will be given credit for being comprehensive, rather than for being a certain length. Refer to research literature in all your answers.

Answer THREE questions. All questions are worth equal marks. 1. Critically evaluate two theories of work motivation. 2. You are a line manager, and have noticed reduced productivity in your team. Critically discuss different factors that could influence teamworking, and make a plan for how to increase team effectiveness. Make sure to answer all parts of the question. 3. Employee health and wellbeing can be affected by workplace stress. Discuss different factors that can cause stress, and what potential outcomes of high stress might be. 4. Describe and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different selection methods. From these, use justification from evidence-based literature to identify two methods you would recommend organisations use in recruitment. Make sure to answer all parts of the question. 5. Critically evaluate two major workplace leadership theories.