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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

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2010/2011
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 305 INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
DATE: DECEMBER 2011 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) What is industrial psychology?Give examples of two roles that an industrial psychologist is
likely to play in an organisation. [6Marks]
b) Explain the following terms.
i. Central attitudes
ii. Peripheral attitudes
iii. Job satisfaction
iv. Job involvement
v. Organisation commitment
[10Marks]
c) work and working, and the characteristics involved can either be psychologically good
or bad for for the employees. Explain the physical, and psychological problems
associated with unemployment or “bad” employment. [6Marks]
d) Discuss the various fields of industrial psychology. [8Marks]
QUESTION TWO
a) Discuss the various occupational oriented personality theories. [10Marks]
b) Highlight six of the things employees most wish to experience in their jobs and the work
place in general.. [6Marks]
c) Give six reasons why people work. [6Marks]
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QUESTION THREE
a) Adult learners have fairly developed cognitive maps. Explain the implications to development
of adult learning strategies. [4Marks]
b) Explain the characteristics of adult learners. [6Marks]
c) 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]
QUESTION FOUR
a) Explain six organisational based causes of occupational maladjustment. [12Marks]
b) Briefly explain four organizational based causes of stress [8Marks]
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.
[10Marks]
b) Give five possible consequences of bad employment. [10Marks]

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