WORK IN THE 21ST CENTURY: AN INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, 2ND ED
- ISBN-10
- 8126523808
- ISBN-13
- 9788126523801
- Series
- Work in the 21st Century
- Pages
- 784
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-01-01
- Authors
- Frank J. Landy, Jeffrey M. Conte
Description
Market_Desc: sophomore/junior level undergraduate and some introductory graduate courses in industrial-organizational psychology. Special Features: · Modular approach: contains self-contained sections within chapters, for maximum teaching flexibility· Cutting-edge topics and research coverage: includes the Five Factor Theory of Personality, the Big Eight theory of competencies, emotional intelligence, culture and emotions, genetics and job satisfaction, achieving balance between work and non-work, stress and violence, measuring motivation, integrity testing, entrepreneurship, computer-based assessment, male vs. female leaders, cross-cultural teams, bullying, and more· Emphasis on critical thinking: supplementary critical thinking questions present situations and ask students to apply the principles and concepts they have learned in that section· Case studies and boxes: cases provide concrete examples of the issues involved in work and behavior in various applied settings· Clear, articulate explanations: concise prose and interesting examples make the book accessible to a wide range of students· Ancillaries: these include Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, Study Guide, PowerPoint slides, and a dedicated website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/landyconte2e About The Book: Work in the 21st Century is the highly regarded, and most current and engaging, text for the industrial and organizational psychology course. Combining leading research, consulting, and teaching expertise, Frank Landy and Jeff Conte provide students with up-to-date examples and cases that link current research and theory to practical issues in the workplace. Students will gain familiarity with I-O psychology concepts and become critical evaluators of contemporary issues and research, allowing their education to carry them well past the conclusion of the course.A number of themes recur throughout the text to underscore the multifaceted nature of work including the increase in cross-cultural and multinational work, the diversification of workforces, the increased importance of teams, and the increased complexity of the technical and organizational aspects of work.
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