Comments on: I-O Psychology versus Organizational Behavior

By: Patty Neil

Patty Neil — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:02:09 +0000

After many years, I am just now at the point of researching grad programs. I know what lit my fire, but not sure if the particular program I originally saw is still the one I wish to pursue. I would appreciate recommendations for grad programs of merit for both OB and Org Psych.
Thanks for any input.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:16:01 +0000

thanks for the posting...I am starting to explore a potential PhD and this has helped me understand the reason why different universities name their programs the way they do...

I am observing that IOP programs tend to be aligned to Departments of Psychology while OB are more aligned to Departments of Business?

Anyone would comment about where the top research is going on in each of the fields?

By: acide folique

acide folique — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:17:10 +0000

This article is good to get overview of both business phenomenons.OBM is simpler to understand and to execute in the business model than the IOP.I think both are effective as per the marketing perspective and the business scenario.

By: Org. Psych Girl

Org. Psych Girl — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:56:37 +0000

I have always thought of the difference between the two as blurred but you can see one major difference between the two textbooks (which I have taught both OB and IO) and it is the lack of empirical research in the OB textbook. OB just does not focus on empirical research and statistics like IO does but like you mentioned they do have the high fidelity case studies!

By: Eva

Eva — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:05:00 +0000

Good points Richard and thanks for the clarification.

The Buckley (2000) source is actually just a comparison of JOBM and JAP... and the table comes from Geller (2002). I just reviewed both articles here.

I also agree that they're all pretty much the same - especially in practice.