I-O Psychologists will want to have their own look at the situation, usually on the premises of the organization. Their diagnosis may include a redefinition of the problem. Their preliminary inquiries should enable them to estimate the time the project will take on their part and on the part of the organization' s staff, after which they will present an estimate of the cost. They should discuss the steps they plan to take, what organizational resources they may have to use, and the outline of methods and procedures to be employed. They should check over the results of their program and plan the organization's follow-up procedures as well.
Qualified psychologists avoid making extravagant promises of overnight miracles or short-cut cures.
They are more likely to underestimate outcomes than to guarantee results. Evaluating a Psychologist's Experience To help in the selection of a psychologist, review his or her professional services or research projects performed. Whether as consultants or staff members, I-O psychologists will need a realistic budget, supporting personnel, and cooperation from the organization. Less obvious are certain organizational conditions for the effective practice of psychology. Over 2,000 are associated with the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, a division of APA and an organizational affiliate of APS, as Associates, Members, Fellows, or Student or Foreign Affiliates.