Psychology and Work

Psychology and Work is a new edition of the award-winning textbook written for introductory Industrial and Organizational (I-O) Psychology classes. This book makes the core topics of I-O Psychology clear, relevant, and accessible through its dynamic design and real-world examples from the perspective of employee and employer.

PART I. Background Chapter 1. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: The Profession and Its History Chapter 2. Research Methods PART II. Industrial Psychology Chapter 3. Job Analysis Chapter 4. Measuring Work Performance: Criterion Measures Chapter 5. Performance Appraisal: Measurement and Management of Performance Chapter 6. Personnel Selection: Tests and Other Selection Procedures Chapter 7. Personnel Selection: Strategic Issues in the Deployment of Selection Systems Chapter 8. Training and Development PART III. Organizational Psychology Chapter 9. Work Motivation Chapter 10. Leadership at Work Chapter 11. Job Attitudes and Emotions at Work Chapter 12. Stress and Occupational Health Psychology Chapter 13. Teams at Work Chapter 14. Organizational Structure, Culture, and Change