Arnold, John, 1958-

Work psychology : understanding human behaviour in the workplace / John Arnold, Cary L. Cooper, Ivan T. Robertson. - 2nd ed. - London : Pitman, 1995. - xiii,418p. : ill. ; 25cm.

Previous ed.: 1991.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1.Perspectives on work organisations and cultures -- 2.Concepts of the person in work psychology -- 2.Concepts of the person in work psychology -- 3.Work psychology: its origins, subject matter and research techniques -- 4.Basic statistics and data analysis in work psychology -- 5.Minority groups at work -- 6.Individual differences -- 7.Personnel selection: design and validation -- 8.Personnel selection and assessment process: validity and utility -- 9.Attitudes at work -- 10.The analysis and modification of work behaviour -- 11.Approaches to work motivation -- 12.Perceiving people -- 13.Decisions, teams and groups at work -- 14.Leadership -- 15.Training and learning at work -- 16.Careers and career management -- 17.Work, stress and psycholgoical well-being -- 18.Managing stress at work -- 19.Job redesign and new technology -- 20.Understanding organisational change.

Examines the contribution of psychological theory to our understanding of human behaviour at work. It covers personnel issues such as a selection and training and organizational issues such as decision making. This edition includes new material and coverage of organizational culture and design.

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Work--Psychological aspects
Psychology, Industrial.
Occupational & industrial psychology
Organizational theory & behaviour
Personnel & human resources management

Organisational psychology

158.7 ARN