Work in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- ISBN-10
- 0071218351
- ISBN-13
- 9780071218351
- Series
- Work in the 21st Century
- Category
- Organization
- Pages
- 630
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Authors
- Frank J. Landy, Jeffrey M. Conte
Description
This major new text provides students with an up-to-date knowledge base of the principles of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. In turn students are able to apply these themes to themselves, supervisors and their fellow workers. More importantly, the text encourages students to become critical evaluators of contemporary issues and research throughout their education and into the workplace.Modular approach - Features self-contained sections within chapters. Each module ends with critical thought questions, a point summary and a list of key terms. Critical thinking orientation - Questions are embedded throughout the narrative, as well as exercises at the end of each module. Clear, articulate explanations - make the book accessible and engaging for students. Cutting-edge topics and research coverage - Reviewers have praised this book for being the most up-to-date text in the field! Examples include the Five Factor Theory of Personality, emotional intelligence, culture and emotions, genetics and job satisfaction, achieving balance between work and non-work, stress and violence, measuring motivation, integrity testing, computer-based assessment, electronic performance monitoring, male vs. female leaders, cross cultural teams, bullying, and more.
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