Beroeps- en akademiese motiewe in die bedryfsielkunde
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Inaugural lecture--Department of Industrial Psychology, Rand Afrikaans University, 3 October 1985@@As an introduction, the origins and meaning of the inaugural lecture is addressed.
For this purpose the long and colourful history of the university in general
and the tradition as adopted by the Rand Afrikaans University, served as a frame of reference. Given the applied nature and the recently acknowledged professional status of Industrial Psychology, some points of view which are held in academic circles and in practice are put forward and contrasted with each other. The conclusion which is reached, as has become custom in this regard, is that the occupational versus academic dispute is not an "or"-type, but an "and"-type problem. The dilemma facing the industrial psychologist at university thus appears to be one of obtaining congruence between his scientific orientation and the demands of his profession. In order to bring some relief, it is suggested that:
a. the profession introduces an admission examination
b. greater flexibility is allowed in the curriculum of behavioural sciences
c. lecturers are involved to a greater extent with the training of interns
d. the management of research be improved.
In conclusion a philosophical perspective on Industrial Psychology is offered and the content and future directions of the subject are indicated.
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2009-03-05
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1985-10-03
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University of Johannesburg
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Occupational and academic motives in industrial psychology