Category: Psychology
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Managing an Employee With Psychological Issues
Employees are the most precious assets any firm can have, given their contribution to the success of firms. Employees literally hold a firm in their hands because they run its day-to-day activities. In this regard, every firm should ensure that its employees are fully satisfied in order to get maximum output from them. On the…
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Psychology of Relationships: Case Analysis
I worked at a small IT company where creativity was valued, but one of my attempts to offer new ideas resulted in worsening my relationship with the boss. We frequently had brainstorming sessions where the thoughts about our product development have been assessed and discussed. The boss valued the openness in our communication and allowed…
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The Psychological Effects of Downsizing on Employee
The term ‘downsizing’ refers to the reduction of the workforce through either voluntary or involuntary means or a combination of both. Before the early 1980s, organizations were forced to reduce their workforce whenever they experienced stress and not much thought was given to it. In recent years, however, there has been an increasing interest in…
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Consumer Purchase Decision Psychology
Executive Summary Consumer purchase decision is influenced by external factors used as stimulus in store design. These factors enhance the consumer capacity to assess the stimulus meaning and initiate a response in them to involve in more purchases. Customer behaviour modification during shopping is based on the perception of customers. Store designing and layout concentrate…
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“A Monster Calls” by J. A. Bayona, within the Concepts of Trauma Psychology
A Monster Calls is a young person fantasy movie that has received widespread acclaim and several accolades. This film is famous and will be converted into a film; it is a brief movie in which a monster portrays the character of a friend in order to speed up the recovery process. The topic of strength…
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Changes of Organizations: Work and Organizational Psychology
Table of Contents Social Mechanisms Changing Structures Personal Perspective Biblical Integration Conclusion References Continuous development is a natural aspect of the entrepreneurial field in which the participants involved are regularly optimizing their operational approaches and combining traditional business approaches with innovative solutions to increase their capacities. Over time, some management algorithms have been transformed under…
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Psychology of Work in a Coronavirus World
The idea of working from home is one of the greatest innovations in any industry. The COVID-19 pandemic taught the world that organizations could continue to function by working remotely. It is thus essential for employers to consider mechanisms that allow their staff to work from home permanently (Goldstein, 2017). During the pandemic, remote working…
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“Psycho”: A Psychological Thriller by Alfred Hitchcock
Psycho is a 1960 American psychological thriller directed by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock. The film is universally considered to be iconic for film culture and a staple of the thriller or horror genre, introducing many elements of filmmaking that are utilized to this day. With Psycho, Hitchcock broke both social taboos and many cinematic conventions,…
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Terrorist Groups’ Social and Psychological Origins
Terrorism is a complex social issue that requires multiple levels of analysis from interdisciplinary fields of psychology, political science, and cultural and historical studies. For the theoretical framework used for this paper, the model of radicalization proposed by Webber and Kruglanski (2018) was applied, which lists the following factors: “(1) the individual need that motivates…
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Psychology of Recruitment, Selection and Retention
There are two essential reasons why applicant reactions should be considered in the process of selection. The primary reason that cannot be overlooked is the need to give applicants all the reasons and opportunities to perform to appeal to the employer. According to Woods et al. (2020), this is a vital indicator of an employee…