Sustainable Development Through the World of Work
Translating Insights from Organizational Psychology
Will be published approx. on 24. February 2026
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-0-19-778613-0 (ISBN)
Description
The purpose of this book is to translate the science and practice of Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychology, or work psychology, as it relates to sustainable development efforts to provide evidence-based insights for those who are working toward the greater good. To maximize the impact of I-O psychology on the greater good, this book is designed to be accessible and is written for readers who do not have a background in I-O psychology or related fields. The volume specifically targets readers who are engaged or want to be engaged in prosocial work across the public and private sectors and who are interested in leveraging the science and practice of I-O psychology to effect prosocial change.
The book highlights the areas where I-O psychology has the most unique, practical, and/or useful takeaways to those who are working to move the needle on one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While the SDGs provide the overarching structure of the book, the target audience extends beyond those who explicitly incorporate the SDGs in their framing such as those with prosocial efforts who use a different framing (e.g., ESG) or do not use a particular typology. For example, a private sector leader or organization working to improve gender equity (Gender Equality, SDG 5) or historically marginalized groups (Reduce Inequalities, SDG 10) in their communities or workplace would benefit from this book, regardless of how informed they are about the SDGs. Ultimately, this book extends the reach of I-O psychology to enhance societal well-being
The book highlights the areas where I-O psychology has the most unique, practical, and/or useful takeaways to those who are working to move the needle on one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While the SDGs provide the overarching structure of the book, the target audience extends beyond those who explicitly incorporate the SDGs in their framing such as those with prosocial efforts who use a different framing (e.g., ESG) or do not use a particular typology. For example, a private sector leader or organization working to improve gender equity (Gender Equality, SDG 5) or historically marginalized groups (Reduce Inequalities, SDG 10) in their communities or workplace would benefit from this book, regardless of how informed they are about the SDGs. Ultimately, this book extends the reach of I-O psychology to enhance societal well-being
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
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sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
862 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-778613-0 (9780197786130)
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Dr. Julie B. Olson-Buchanan is Dean of the Craig School of Business and holds the Sid Craig Dean's Chair at California State University, Fresno. Her research has been published in top-tier journals such as Journal of Applied Psychology, Academy of Management Journal, Personnel Psychology, Academy of Management Review, and Journal of Management. She was awarded Fellow status in both SIOP and APA. Dr. Olson-Buchanan is co-editor of the books, Innovations in Computerized Assessment and Using Psychology for the Greater Good: Helping Those Who Help Others and co-author of the book, Mistreatment at Work: Prevention and Resolution. She is a recipient of SIOP's award for Distinguished Service and SIOP's Humanitarian Award.
Dr. John C. Scott is the Co-CEO and co-founder of APTMetrics, a global human resource consulting firm that designs sophisticated talent management solutions for corporations and market innovators. Dr. Scott has over 30 years of experience designing and implementing talent
management and assessment systems across various global, high-stakes settings. For more than 25 years, he has directed the talent management and leadership assessment practice at APTMetrics Home - APTMetrics.
John has co-edited/co-authored six books and scores of chapters/articles in the field of organizational psychology Amazon.com: John C. Scott: books, biography, latest update. Dr. Scott is a Fellow of Divisions 5 and 14 of the American Psychological Association.
Dr. Lori Foster is President of the International Association of Applied Psychology. A Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at North Carolina State University and Honorary Professor at the University of Cape Town, she has authored and edited numerous books, chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles, and her work has been featured popular media outlets worldwide. She has over 20 years of experience consulting for organizations in the private and public sectors. From 2014-2016, she completed a rotation with the Obama
White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team and later served as one of the first Behavioral Sciences Advisors to the United Nations.
Dr. John C. Scott is the Co-CEO and co-founder of APTMetrics, a global human resource consulting firm that designs sophisticated talent management solutions for corporations and market innovators. Dr. Scott has over 30 years of experience designing and implementing talent
management and assessment systems across various global, high-stakes settings. For more than 25 years, he has directed the talent management and leadership assessment practice at APTMetrics Home - APTMetrics.
John has co-edited/co-authored six books and scores of chapters/articles in the field of organizational psychology Amazon.com: John C. Scott: books, biography, latest update. Dr. Scott is a Fellow of Divisions 5 and 14 of the American Psychological Association.
Dr. Lori Foster is President of the International Association of Applied Psychology. A Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at North Carolina State University and Honorary Professor at the University of Cape Town, she has authored and edited numerous books, chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles, and her work has been featured popular media outlets worldwide. She has over 20 years of experience consulting for organizations in the private and public sectors. From 2014-2016, she completed a rotation with the Obama
White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team and later served as one of the first Behavioral Sciences Advisors to the United Nations.
Content
- Brief 1 --Introduction and Overview.
- Authors: Julie Olson-Buchanan, John Scott, Lori Foster
- Section I: Social Sustainability
- Brief 2 -- I-O Psychology and Gender Inequality in the Workplace
- Authors: Mikki Hebl, Stella Nkomo, Eden King
- Brief 3 -- Using Work and Organizational Psychology to Expand Opportunities and Access to the Labor Market for Persons with Disabilities
- Authors: Vicente Martinez-Tur, Yolanda Estreder, Leady Fajardo-Castro
- Brief 4 -- Reducing Workplace Discrimination (Race, Ethnicity)
- Authors: Enrica Ruggs, Kecia Thomas, Tiffany Owens
- Brief 5 - Reducing Ageism in the Workplace
- Authors: Lisa Finkelstein, Donald Truxillo
- Brief 6: Cross-Cultural Work Psychology
- Authors: Richard Griffith, Arianna Addis, Zachary B. Hesson, Julia Macgregor-Peralta
- Brief 7 - Social Commentary
- Author: Virginia Schein
- Section II: Health and Well-Being
- Brief 8 -- Workplace Safety and Health
- Authors: Michael Burke, Sue Ann Sarpy, Lina Valenzuela
- Brief 9 - Fostering Ethics and Fighting Corruption in the Workplace
- Authors: Zhanna Sahatjian, Alexander MacDougall, Shane Connelly
- Brief 10 - Workplace Violence
- Authors: E. Kevin Kelloway, Nikita Agnihortri
- Brief 11 -- Work-life Balance and SES and Gender Equity
- Authors: Kristen Shockley, Tammy Allen, Katherine Facteau, Beth Buchanan
- Brief 12 - Leadership Selection and Development as a Pathway to Strong Institutions.
- Authors: Keith Caver, Robert E. Lewis, C. Howe Hodges
- Brief 13 - Health and Well-Being Commentary
- Author: Gary Latham
- Section III: Economics
- Brief 14 - Principles of action in entrepreneurship education and training
- for marginalized entrepreneurs: Inductive propositions from personal initiative training
- Authors: Alex Glosenberg, Michael Glelnik, Lemayon Melyoki, Amanobea Boateng
- Brief 15 - Decent Work: Psychology of Working Theory
- Authors: David L. Blustein, Alekzander Davila, Camille Smith, Michael Gordon
- Brief 16 - Decent Work and Supporting Economic Growth
- Authors: Mahima Saxena, Ines Meyer
- Brief 17 - Socioeconomic Status, Economic Stress and Workplace Outcomes
- Authors: Robert Sinclair, Baylor Graham, Tahira Probst, Gina Görgens-Ekermans
- Brief 18 -- Living wage
- Authors: Stuart Carr, Jarrod Haar, Darrin Hodgetts, Ishbel McWha-Herman, Ines Meyer, Rosalind Searle, Amanda Young-Hauser
- Brief 19 -- The Basic Income and Sustainable Development
- Authors: Hannes Zacher, Joachim Huffmeier, Ryszard J. Koziel, Cort W. Rudolph
- Brief 20: Economic Commentary
- Author: Mindy Shoss
- Section IV: Environment
- Brief 21: Recruitment and Selection of Volunteers in Disaster Recovery Settings
- Authors: Tracey Rizzuto, Andrae Holliday
- Brief 22: Corporate Social Responsibility as a Vehicle for Progress Toward the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
- Authors: Morgan Young, Anna Nottingham, Deborah E. Rupp
- Brief 23: Planetary Health and I-O Psychology
- Authors: Andrew N. Garman, Toseef Din
- Brief 24: Environment Commentary
- Author: Sara Weiner