Psychology and Work Today
International Student Edition
12th Edition
Published on 26. March 2025
Book
Hardback
446 pages
978-1-032-59209-1 (ISBN)
Description
This key textbook introduces students to the field of industrial and organizational psychology, explaining how industrial-organizational psychologists make work and working better. It explains how industrial-organizational psychologists help organizations hire the best people, make work safer and less stressful, and support managers and leaders to be more effective at leading others. It also describes how industrial-organizational psychologists work with organizations to embrace diversity in the workforce, design the physical work environment to best suit employees, and market their products and services to consumers.
Key features of this edition include:
Coverage of both the essential and traditional I-O topic areas such as job analysis, employee selection, and work motivation, as well as topic areas that are important in workplaces today such as stress and well-being, human factors, and preparing for jobs of the future.
New or expanded coverage of teams in organizations, remote/hybrid work, quiet quitting, and diversity, equity, and inclusion issues,
A streamlined methods chapter that focuses more on specific methods used by industrial-organizational psychologists, such as focus groups, surveys, and Gallup polls.
Rich with various pedagogical tools and real-world examples, the book will be of interest to undergraduate students in introduction industrial-organizational psychology or psychology of work behaviour courses.
Key features of this edition include:
Coverage of both the essential and traditional I-O topic areas such as job analysis, employee selection, and work motivation, as well as topic areas that are important in workplaces today such as stress and well-being, human factors, and preparing for jobs of the future.
New or expanded coverage of teams in organizations, remote/hybrid work, quiet quitting, and diversity, equity, and inclusion issues,
A streamlined methods chapter that focuses more on specific methods used by industrial-organizational psychologists, such as focus groups, surveys, and Gallup polls.
Rich with various pedagogical tools and real-world examples, the book will be of interest to undergraduate students in introduction industrial-organizational psychology or psychology of work behaviour courses.
Reviews / Votes
"I have been using Psychology and Work Today for 12 years in my undergraduate I/O Psychology class. The updates in the 12th edition continue to make this book an engaging and relevant tool. I was pleased to see so much attention given to DEI (including sections on cultural values, neurodiversity, intersectionality, and even a reference to the effects of menopause on women in the workplace!), as well as workplace changes that were prompted by the pandemic (e.g., work from home, leading remote workers, crisis leadership), the increasing need to address psychological health in the workplace, and the proliferation of AI."Dr Birgit Bryant, SUNY Morrisville, USA
"The 12th edition of Psychology and Work Today is a comprehensive guide that integrates contemporary issues into the study of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. This updated edition thoroughly examines Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), including its historical foundations and the growing importance of demographic diversity in a globalized workplace. It addresses key DEI challenges and their impact on organizational success with a comprehensive look at identity experiences across various dimensions, including race, gender, and neurodiversity. This edition also explores topics such as Artificial Intelligence, team structure and effectiveness, and non-traditional work arrangements, which are essential for understanding contemporary work dynamics.
This textbook's comprehensive coverage of these current issues make it an invaluable resource for both students and professionals, offering practical insights and evidence-based strategies to navigate the evolving modern workplace."
Dr Krista Howard, Texas State University, USA
"It's as if Carrie Bulger read my mind in the new edition by adding a chapter on Teams and another on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The focus in the DEI chapter is perfect, with some important background information and a concise, pitch-perfect update on the current opposition to the topic. The Newsbreaks are a student favorite, too. The combined chapters to streamline coverage were also welcome improvements. Adding chapters on Teams and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) makes this new edition an even stronger guide for our students to the new, ever-evolving workplace."
Peter Bachiochi, Professor of Psychological Science, Eastern Connecticut State University, USA
More details
Edition
12th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduate Advanced and Undergraduate Core
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
84 s/w Abbildungen, 72 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 12 s/w Zeichnungen, 39 s/w Tabellen
39 Tables, black and white; 12 Line drawings, black and white; 72 Halftones, black and white; 84 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1039 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-59209-1 (9781032592091)
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Psychology & Work Today
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11/2025
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Carrie A. Bulger | Duane P. Schultz | Sydney Ellen Schultz
Psychology and Work Today
International Student Edition
E-Book
03/2025
12th Edition
Routledge
€225.99
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Carrie A. Bulger | Duane P. Schultz | Sydney Ellen Schultz
Psychology and Work Today
International Student Edition
E-Book
03/2025
12th Edition
Routledge
€225.99
Available for download
Previous edition
Carrie A. Bulger | Duane P. Schultz | Sydney Ellen Schultz
Psychology and Work Today
International Student Edition
Book
04/2020
11th Edition
Routledge
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Persons
Carrie A. Bulger is a professor of psychology and an I-O psychologist at Quinnipiac University. She has taught many different courses, including several I-O psychology courses. She developed a concentration in I-O psychology for undergraduates and has mentored many students on to careers in I-O psychology and related fields.
Duane P. Schultz is a former professor of psychology at the University of South Florida.
Sydney Ellen Schultz is a writer, editor, and researcher who has developed print and digital publications and teaching materials for publishers, government agencies, schools, and professional associations.
Duane P. Schultz is a former professor of psychology at the University of South Florida.
Sydney Ellen Schultz is a writer, editor, and researcher who has developed print and digital publications and teaching materials for publishers, government agencies, schools, and professional associations.
Content
Part I: Foundations of I-O Psychology 1. Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology 2. Studying Work and Working People 3. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace 4. Understanding Jobs and Job Performance Part II: Finding and Developing Talent 5. Testing Job Applicants: Who will be a good performer? 6. Finding Applicants and Making Hiring Decisions 7. Measuring Employee Performance on the Job 8. Training and Development Part III: Working Together 9. Employee Motivation, Engagement, and Attitudes 10. Leadership in Organizations 11. Teams and Team Effectiveness 12. Organizations in the 21st Century Part IV: I-O Psychology and Related Disciplines 13. Occupational Health Psychology 14. Human Factors Psychology 15. Consumer Psychology