Industrial/Organizational Psychology

1. How can we make our workers feel that they are treated fairly in the organization?
A lack of fairness at work has consequences that extend far beyond how
employees feel emotionally. Employees who believe they are being treated unfairly
are less productive, more likely to commit fraud, and less likely to stay with the
company in the long run, according to studies. Employees who are treated fairly and
consistently at work, on the other hand, are more productive because they have
higher morale, trust, and loyalty. When there is a commitment to treating everyone
fairly at work, the company's reputation improves and top talent is more easily
recruited. A commitment to equitable practices, clearly stated expectations of
fairness, well-written policies, and unbiased, consistent rule enforcement are all
strategies for achieving workplace fairness. We ensure fairness of our employees by
making decision-making transparent, providing opportunities for input or feedback,
recognizing their contributions, allowing them to participate in decision-making when
possible, and treating them with respect and dignity.

2. Do you believe that a routine and boring job will not satisfy the self-actualization
need, no matter how high the salary? Explain your answer.
I agree with the idea of being dissatisfied with the self-actualization of a
mundane job because, according to psychologist Abraham Maslow (1943, 1954),
human motivation is based on people seeking fulfillment and change through
personal growth. People who are self-actualized are content and pushing
themselves to the limit. The need for ongoing personal growth and discovery is
referred to as the growth of self-actualization (Maslow, 1962). Maslow (1962)
thought the idea of peak experiences could be used to quantify self-actualization.
This happens when a person fully accepts the world for what it is, and feelings of
euphoria, joy, and wonder are experienced. As a result, even with a high salary, an
employer cannot satisfy the needs of self-actualization if he or she is unhappy with
the work that is being done or in a field where there is no room for growth.

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