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Cms 305 Industrial Psychology Question Paper

Cms 305 Industrial Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2011

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2011/2012
YEAR 3 EXAMINATION FOR THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 305 INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY (DAY)
DATE: APRIL 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One and Any other Two Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) What is industrial psychology? Discuss any four fields of industrial psychology. [10Marks]
b) Define the term attitude and briefly explain the process of attitude formation. [8Marks]
c) Work and working, and the characteristics involved can either be psychologically good or bad for
the employees. Explain the physical, and psychological problems associated with unemployment or
“bad” employment. [6Marks]
d) Briefly describe the six personality and work environment types by Holland. [6Marks]
QUESTION TWO
a) Discuss the various occupational oriented personality theories under the following headings.
i. Theory of Darwis and Lofquist
ii. Theory of super and Ginzberg
iii. Theory of Kets De Vries and Miller.
[6Marks]
b) Highlight six of the things employees most wish to experience in their jobs and the work place in
general. [6Marks]
c) Give eight reasons why people work. [8Marks]
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QUESTION THREE
a) Adult learners have fairly developed cognitive maps. Explain the characteristics of adult learners
and their implications for development of adult learning strategies. [12 Marks]
b) Explain the characteristics of adult learners. [8Marks]
QUESTION FOUR
a) A number of principles have been advanced to explain how acquisition of knowledge, skills and
abilities can be facilitated in the work place. Explain the principles. [10Marks]
b) Explain any five organisational based causes of occupational maladjustment. [10Marks]
QUESTION FIVE
a) There are three types of value systems that affect the thinking of individuals. Explain the following
two and their characteristics.
i. Small power distance
ii. Large power distance. [12Marks]
b) Briefly explain four organizational based causes of stress [8Marks]

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