Work psychology : understanding human behaviour in the workplace / John Arnold and Ray Randall ; with Fiona Patterson, Joanne Silvester, Ivan Robertson, Cary Cooper, Bernard Burnes, Don Harris and Carolyn Axtell.

By:

Arnold, John, 1958-

Contributor(s):

Randall, Ray [aut]

Material type:

TextPublication details: Harlow, England : Pearson : 2016.Edition: Sixth EditionDescription: xix, 783 p. ; 27 cmISBN:

9781292063409

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DDC classification:

158.7

Contents:

Ch. 1. Work psychology: an initial orientation -- Ch. 2. Theory, research and practice in work psychology -- Ch. 3. Individual differences -- Ch. 4. Personnel selection: analysing jobs, competencies and selection method -- Ch. 5. Assessing performance at work -- Ch. 6. Attitudes at work -- Ch. 7. Approaches to work motivation and work design -- Ch. 8. Design at work -- Ch. 9. Training and development -- Ch. 10. Work-related stress and well-being -- Ch. 11. Groups, teams and teamwork -- Ch. 12. Leadership -- Ch. 13. Careers and career management Ch. 14. Understanding organisational changes and culture -- Ch. 15. The psychology of dispersed work.

Summary: Now in its sixth edition, Work Psychology is an accessible and fascinating examination of human behaviour in today’s workplace, written by authors who are all experts in their fields. Substantially updated with new material that reflects current research and debate in the area, the text retains its popular blend of theory, research and engaging examples. Covering a broad range of core topics, this text is suitable for undergraduate students in business, management, and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	Marbella International University Centre Library	158.7 ARN wor (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	12115

Includes bibliographical references (pages 665-764) and index.

Ch. 1. Work psychology: an initial orientation --
Ch. 2. Theory, research and practice in work psychology --
Ch. 3. Individual differences --
Ch. 4. Personnel selection: analysing jobs, competencies and selection method --
Ch. 5. Assessing performance at work --
Ch. 6. Attitudes at work --
Ch. 7. Approaches to work motivation and work design --
Ch. 8. Design at work --
Ch. 9. Training and development --
Ch. 10. Work-related stress and well-being --
Ch. 11. Groups, teams and teamwork --
Ch. 12. Leadership --
Ch. 13. Careers and career management
Ch. 14. Understanding organisational changes and culture --
Ch. 15. The psychology of dispersed work.

Now in its sixth edition, Work Psychology is an accessible and fascinating examination of human behaviour in today’s workplace, written by authors who are all experts in their fields. Substantially updated with new material that reflects current research and debate in the area, the text retains its popular blend of theory, research and engaging examples.

Covering a broad range of core topics, this text is suitable for undergraduate students in business, management, and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications.

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