PSYC-FPX2240 – Summer 2024 – Section 02
Assessment 2
Assessment 2 Instructions
Hiring an Office Manager
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Write a 3–5 page paper on hiring an office manager.
Introduction
The industrial psychology side of I-O psychology focuses on hiring, training, and developing employees in the workplace with a goal to enhance performance and productivity. Hiring and staffing decisions have been well studied by psychologists. People can be assessed for individual differences, jobs can be analyzed, and performance can be measured. Such research can help identify opportunities for employee training and development as well as contribute to the overall efficiency of the company and workplace.
In this second assessment, we will take a deeper look at the way these decisions are made. You’ll consider the research behind hiring decisions, including diversity and hiring, ethical considerations, and employee training. You’ll also reflect on your own style and abilities in the workplace.
Preparation
Review the instructions and scoring guide for this assessment.
Step 1: Choose one of the following as the setting for your assessment:
A counseling agency.
A consulting agency.
A small agency of your choice.
Step 2: Find one peer-reviewed journal article in the Capella University Library related to diversity and hiring.
Instructions
Your 3–5 page paper will have two sections. Please use the Part 1: Hiring Decision and Part 2: Self-Reflections headings in your paper.
Part 1: Hiring Decision
Explain the selection procedure the agency will use to select an office manager.
Describe research findings related to diversity and hiring.
Describe the ethical considerations in hiring a new employee.
Describe a plan to train the employee.
Explain why this training plan will work.
Part 2: Self-Reflections
Write a response for each of the structured interview questions.
Describe your leadership style and provide an example.
Provide an example of your ability to work with a team.
Describe your ability to determine whether the information you use regarding office policies is credible and provide an example.
Describe your ability to work effectively in diverse environments and provide an example.
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Written communication is in a professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Resources: Use a minimum of two sources: your textbook and one peer-reviewed journal article.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
Refer to Academic Writer for guidance in using proper APA style. See the Evidence and APA section of the Writing Center for instructions on accessing and using Academic Writer.
Length: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Apply psychological principles to topics in psychology of the workplace.
Explain the selection procedure the agency will use to select an office manager.
Prepare a training plan for a new employee.
Competency 2: Describe scholarly research findings in industrial-organizational psychology.
Describe research findings related to diversity and hiring.
Competency 3: Describe ethical standards that apply to psychology in the workplace.
Describe the ethical considerations in hiring a new employee.
Competency 4: Apply self-efficacy and self-regulation skills to personal performance.
Describe personal leadership strategy and teamwork skills.
Describe information literacy skills and ability to work in a diverse environment.
Competency 5: Communicate professionally with proper mechanics and effective organization.
Cite sources using author and year, and provide some reference information required in APA style.
Develop text using organization, structure, and transitions that demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the main topic and subtopics.
Scoring Guide
Use the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.
