Work Psychology : Understanding Human Behaviour in the Workplace

Chapter 1Work psychology: an initial orientation Chapter 2Theory research and practice in work psychologyChapter 3Individual differencesChapter 4The foundations of personnel selection: analysing jobs, competencies and selection effectivenessChapter 5Personnel selection and assessment processes methods: what works? Chapter 6Assessing people at workChapter 7Attitudes at workChapter 8Tha analysis and modification of work behaviourChapter 9Approaches to work motivation and job designChapter 10TrainingChapter 11Stress in the workplaceChapter 12Decisions, groups and teams at workChapter 13LeadershipChapter 14Careers and career managementChapter 15Understanding organizational change and culture Glossary References

"Compulsory initial reading for students on introductory courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The fourth edition establishes itself as the benchmark introductory textbook for students of occupational psychology. It's accessible, scientifically-based and well grounded in theory and practice without ever becoming dry. The case study examples throughout are particularly useful."Dr Neil Anderson, Professor of Organisational Psychology, University of Amsterdam"This is the benchmark text in occupational psychology. Everyone considering a career in this field simply has to read this book prior to starting their course." Dr Andreas Liefooghe, Lecturer in Organisational Psychology, Birkbeck College, University of LondonThe 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. Key features and benefits Each chapter has an opening and closing case study with related exercises to help apply the theory presented i

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. A companion website offers extra material for lecturers and students at www booksites.net/arnoldw̲orkpsych More material on performance appraisals, emotional intelligence, diversity, downsizing and outsourcing reflects the evolution of courses and the workplace. About the authorsJohn Arnold is senior lecturer in Organisational Psychology at the Business School, Loughborough University. Joanne Silvester is Professor of Organisational Psychology at Goldsmith's College. Fiona Patterson is Professor of Psychology at City University. Ivan Robertson is an independent consultant. Cary Cooper is Professor of Organisational Psychology at UMIST. Bernard Burnes is Professor of Organisational Change at UMIST.