Morris Simon Viteles (March 21, 1898 - December 7, 1996)[1] was an influential researcher and writer in the field of industrial and organizational psychology.
[5] Viteles completed his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees at the University of Pennsylvania in psychology in 1918, 1919, and 1921, respectively.
[2] In 1921, Viteles' academic career began when he set up the world's first vocational guidance center at the University of Pennsylvania, under the direction of his doctoral adviser Lightner Witmer.
[2] Following his retirement, Viteles received numerous accolades, including an honorary degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
[4] Viteles was also known for the strongly international perspective he brought to the field, building connections with psychologists in numerous European countries.