| Description |
xxv, 718 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Contents |
1. Work psychology : an initial orientation -- 2. Theory, research and practice in work psychology -- 3. Individual differences -- 4. The foundations of personnel selection : analysing jobs, competencies and selection effectiveness -- 5. Personnel selection and assessment methods : what works? -- 6. Assessing people at work -- 7. Attitudes at work -- 8. The analysis and modification of work behaviour -- 9. Approaches to work motivation and job design -- 10. Training -- 11. Stress in the workplace -- 12. Decisions, groups and teams at work -- 13. Leadership -- 14. Careers and career management -- 15. Understanding organisational change and culture |
| Summary |
"The fourth edition of this market-leading textbook examines how work psychology helps our understanding and management of the world of work today. Covering a broad range of core topics, this book is suitable for undergraduate students in business, management and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications: each chapter has an opening and closing case study with related exercises to help apply the theory presented in that chapter; full colour design helps navigation and enlivens the text; coverage of cross-cultural issues reflects the increasingly global context of work; learning outcomes, long and short self-test questions, annotated further reading and weblinks help students structure their learning within and beyond the textbook; a comprehensive glossary helps students revise key terms; and a companion website offers extra material for lecturers and students at."̃ |
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"More material on performance appraisals, emotional intelligence, diversity and competencies reflects the evolution of courses and the workplace."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Work psychology / John Arnold. 3rd ed. 1998 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Psychology, Industrial.
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Work -- Psychological aspects.
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| Author |
Arnold, John, 1958-
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Arnold, John, 1958-
Work psychology
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| LC no. |
2004046992 |
| ISBN |
0273655442 paperback |
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