Applying Psychology: Individual and Organizational Effectiveness

Applying Psychology: Individual and Organizational Effectiveness
ISBN-10
0130971154
ISBN-13
9780130971159
Series
Applying Psychology
Category
Psychology / General
Pages
432
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall
Author
Andrew J. DuBrin

Description

This introduction to success in the workplace provides an accessible overview of major psychological concepts and techniques that conveys how to exercise a solid professional performance and achieve personal satisfaction. Approaches to perception, learning, personality, conflict and motivation are examined, as well as theories of human behavior at work. Updated to include current issues that readers can relate to in everyday life, the Sixth Edition explores topics such as cross-cultural relations, working in teams, empowerment, and other relevant matters with the goal of developing an appreciation of key principles and findings of the psychology of individual behavior. For professionals with a career or interest in industrial/organizational psychology, human relations, mediation, and/or interpersonal skills.

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