The psychology of behaviour at work : the individual in the organization

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Author:

Furnham, Adrian.

ISBN:

9781841695037

9781841695044

Personal Author:

Furnham, Adrian.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Hove [England] ; New York : Psychology Press, 2005.

Physical Description:

xiv, 821 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Contents:

The history of organisational psychology and the study of work psychology -- Vocational choice, organisational selection and socialization -- Personality and individual differences -- Work-related attitudes, values and perceptions -- Work motivation and satisfaction -- Stress at work -- Cooperation, power and ethical behaviour in organizations -- Learning and training at work -- Group dynamics -- Decision-making -- Leadership -- Culture at work -- Organisational structure, change and development -- Working abroad -- The future of work.

Abstract:

"This authoritative introduction to organizational psychology and organizational behaviour builds on the foundations of the highly successful first edition. Complete with thoroughly updated explanations of key topics, helpful examples and end-of-chapter summaries, The Psychology of Behaviour at Work provides a critical yet highly accessible overview. Explanations of key research studies, alongside examples of human resources applications and an analysis of cross-cultural issues, lead the reader through theoretical complexities to practical applications." "An essential text for psychology students on work and organizational behaviour courses, The Psychology of Behaviour at Work will also be a valuable resource for students in related disciplines and for human resource managers eager to expand their knowledge of this important field."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Psychology, Industrial.

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This superb introduction to the field of organizational psychology and organizational behaviour builds on the foundation of the highly successful first edition to provide up-to-date explanations of all the key topics in a clear, coherent and accessible style. The text is supported by numerous illustrations and examples as well as end-of-chapter summaries and concluding remarks. Topic sections on key research studies, as well as applied aspects such as human resources applications and cross-cultural issues, lead the reader through the complexities of the theory to its practical application.

The Psychology of Behaviour at Work covers all major topics in the field, from vocational choice, personality, attitudes, motivation and stress, to cooperation, learning, training, group dynamics, decision making and leadership. Further sections introduce corporate culture and climate, as well as organisational structure, change and development, and a final section outlines predictions not only for the future study of organizational psychology, but of the future of work itself.

As with the first edition, The Psychology of Behaviour at Work will prove to be an invaluable resource for psychology students on work and organizational psychology courses, business students on organizational behaviour courses, and human resources managers eager to expand their knowledge of this fascinating field.