We can be more, but first, who are we?

Nikki Blacksmith and Tom Schmittzehe

Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 2023, vol. 16, issue 4, 520-523

Abstract: This commentary argues that industrial-organizational psychology can be a conduit for greater good by focusing on the United Nations sustainable development goal number 8 which calls for decent work for all. However, before industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology can truly be used for the greater good it must reckon with our identity crisis: who does I-O psychology serve, the worker or organization? We argue that under a capitalistic model, there is no clear path to working with organizations to provide decent work and economic growth simultaneously. Thus, it is critical that the I-O psychology field clarifies its purpose and identity.

Date: 2023
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