Work and Organizational Psychology

Providing a complete and contemporary overview of the evolving and fascinating world of work, this new edition of Work and Organizational Psychology is the perfect textbook, outlining not only key theoretical ideas, but how they relate to the role of psychologists advising today's organizations.

Autorentext

Sebastiaan Rothmann is Professor of Industrial Psychology and Director of the Optentia Research Unit at North-West University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. His research interest is the assessment and development of human potential and flourishing in institutions.

Cary L. Cooper is the 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the ALLIANCE Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, President of the CIPD (professional body of 156,000 HR professionals), and Chair of the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work (comprised of HR Directors and CMOs of 40 global organisations).

Inhalt

1. Introduction to work and organizational psychology. PART I: ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. 2. Individual differences and inclusion 3. Motivation and satisfaction. 4. Group behaviour. 5. Communication. 6. Leadership. PART II: WORK PSYCHOLOGY. 7. Work analysis and human resource planning. 8. Recruitment and selection. 9. Induction, training, and development. 10. Compensation management. 11. Performance management. 12. Career development. PART III: FURTHER ASPECTS OF ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. 13. Well-being and dysfunctional behaviour at work. 14. Organizational design, development, and culture. References.