Psychology At Work
An Introduction To Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Published on 1. May 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
768 pages
978-0-07-115963-0 (ISBN)
Description
With an analysis of human work behavior, this text addresses the issues of using psychology at work. A focus on the development of employees and organizational structure helps students understand how psychology is applied in the workplace. Organizational psychology is discussed as an area of I/O that focuses on social behavior, including the management of work groups and organizations. Students are presented with strategies for solving the "human problems of work" that result from environmental, technological, and social factors. Unlike other texts available for the I/O course, this book features thorough coverage of the field and applications, with pedagogical features to help the student understand more difficult concepts, and provide a solid grounding for further study. Instructors will appreciate the research methods chapter.
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Series
Edition
International 2 Revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 184 mm
Weight
932 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-115963-0 (9780071159630)
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Persons
Lilly Berry is Professor of Psychology at San Francisco State University, where she has been since 1981. She earned her Ph. D. at the University of California, Los Angeles. Since 1974 she has been teaching a broad spectrum of psychology courses, including introductory, abnormal, physiological, and industrial/organizational. She has a strong research background which includes a personnel research project at the Los Angeles Unified School District and consultant work on research methodology for Technology Service Corporation in Los Angeles. Fully grounded in the "working world," Dr. Berry worked for several years in clerical and administrative positions when she was still a student. She has been co-coordinator of the Master's Program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at San Francisco State University for ten years and has additional administrative experience as Chair of Psychology.
Content
Section I: Using Psychology at Work Chapter 1. I/O Psychology: Then and Now Chapter 2. Methods of Study and Research Section II: Establishing a Strong Work Force Chapter 3. Preparing for Employee Selection Chapter 4. The Selection of Effective Personnel Chapter 5. Using Psychological Tests in Selection Chapter 6. Training and Development at Work Chapter 7. Evaluating Job Performance Section III: Social Organization Chapter 8. The Motivation to Work Chapter 9. Satisfaction with Work Chapter 10. Leadership at Work Chapter 11. Designing Effective Work Organizations Chapter 12. The Dynamics of Interaction Section IV: Solving the Human Problems of Work Chapter 13. Stress and Its Effects on Work Chapter 14. Employee Health Problems and Organizational Interventions Chapter 15. Designing the Work Environment Appendix Glossary References Credits Name Index Subject Index