Psychological capital : developing the human competitive edge
by
 
Luthans, Fred.

Title
Psychological capital : developing the human competitive edge

Author
Luthans, Fred.

ISBN
9780195187526

Personal Author
Luthans, Fred.

Publication Information
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007.

Physical Description
viii, 246 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Contents
1. Introduction to psychological capital -- 2. PsyCap efficacy : confidence to succeed -- 3. PsyCap hope : the will and the way -- 4. PsyCap optimism : realistic and flexible -- 5. PsyCap resiliency : bouncing back and beyond -- 6. Selected cognitive and affective strengths : potential PsyCap? -- 7. Possible social and higher-order strengths : future PsyCap? -- 8. Measurement and development of PsyCap : assessing the return on investment.

Abstract
"Psychological Capital provides theory, research, measurements, and methods of application for the new resource of psychological capital, a resource that can be developed and sustained for competitive advantage."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term
Employee competitive behavior.
 
Employee motivation.
 
Employees -- Psychology.
 
Human capital -- Psychological aspects.
 
Management -- Psychological aspects.

Added Author
Youssef, Carolyn M.
 
Avolio, Bruce J.


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