The aim of the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP) is to support the development and application of W&O psychology in Europe and to promote cooperation between scientists and professionals working in the field across Europe. EAWOP is based on the philosophy of multiformity.

It takes the political, cultural and linguistic diversity of Europe as a point of departure and acknowledges the existence of various intellectual communities that differ in the way they view and approach the problems of W&O psychology.

Recognizing the fundamental equality of these intellectual communities, EAWOP tries to open boundaries and establish effective and durable links of co-operation. 
 
EAWOP has been designed as an open network in which associations (called 'Constituents') as well as individual members can participate. Associations - in many 'sections' or 'divisions' of national psychological associations - are expected to play a crucial role in EAWOP. They are supposed to contribute to the activities of EAWOP by opening some of their activities to EAWOP-members
from other countries, and to cooperate with other associations in so-called 'Dedicated Networks' which dedicate themselves to particular issues relevant for W&O psychology.

Associations may also organize special activities in cooperation with other associations and/or the EAWOP secretariat. Individuals
can take part as members of Constituents, i.e. through a collective arrangement, or on a direct, personal basis.