Work Psychology: Understanding Human Behaviour in the Workplace [Paperback]

John Arnold (Author), Cary L. Cooper (Author), Ivan Robertson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0273603248 | ISBN-13: 978-0273603245 | Publication Date: April 1995 | Edition: 2 Sub

Examines the contribution of psychological theory to our understanding of human behaviour at work. It covers both 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. Its accessible and user-friendly style make it suitable for readers unfamiliar with the theory of work psychology as well as those with a basic grounding in the subject. There is also new material on change and development and the issue of power at individual, group and organizational levels. It contains case studies and practical illustrations. An instructor's manual available with suggested short answer, essay and project assignments based on the content of each chapter.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"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 London --na --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"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 London

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.

Key features and benefits

• 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.
• A companion website offers extra material for lecturers and students at www.booksites.net/arnold_workpsych
• More material on performance appraisals, emotional intelligence, diversity and competencies reflects the evolution of courses and the workplace.

About the authors

John Arnold is Professor of Organisational Behaviour 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 and Psychology at Lancaster University. Bernard Burnes is Senior Lecturer in Management at UMIST.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Financial Times Management; 2 Sub edition (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0273603248
• ISBN-13: 978-0273603245
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,826,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)