Work in the 21st Century

An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology
6th Auflage
ISBN: 978-1-119-49341-9
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 704 Seiten, Format (B × H): 203 mm x 251 mm, Gewicht: 1179 g

Now in its sixth edition, Work in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology by Jeffrey M. Conte and Frank J. Landy is the most current and engaging text for the industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology course. The text ties together themes and topics such as diversity, cognitive and physical abilities, personality, emotional intelligence, technology, multicultural dynamics, and evidence-based I-O psychology in a way that explores the rich and intriguing nature of the modern workplace. The sixth edition retains the 14-chapter format and the E-Text maintains a colorful design that brings I-O psychology to life, especially with the use of newsworthy color photographs.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Conte, Jeffrey M

Landy, Frank J

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface xx

PART 1 FUNDAMENTALS 1

What Is Industrial and Organizational Psychology? 1

Module 1.1 The Importance of I-O Psychology 2

Module 1.2 The Past, Present, and Future of I-O Psychology 16

Module 1.3 Multicultural and Cross-Cultural Issues in I-O Psychology 30

Module 1.4 The Organization of This Book 41

2 Research Methods and Statistics in I-O Psychology 49

Module 2.1 Science and Research 50

Module 2.2 Data Analysis 62

Module 2.3 Interpretation through Reliability and Validity 75

PART 2 INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3

Individual Differences and Assessment 86

Module 3.1 An Introduction to Individual Differences 88

Module 3.2 Human Attributes 94

Module 3.3 Foundations of Assessment 111

Module 3.4 Assessment Procedures 120

Module 3.5 Special Topics in Assessment 140

4 Job Analysis and Performance 151

Module 4.1 A Basic Model of Performance 153

Module 4.2 Extensions of the Basic Performance Model 160

Module 4.3 Job Analysis: Fundamental Properties and Practices 171

Module 4.4 Job Analysis: Newer Developments 180

5 Performance Measurement 193

Module 5.1 Basic Concepts in Performance Measurement 194

Module 5.2 Performance Rating—Substance 202

Module 5.3 Performance Rating—Process 214

Module 5.4 The Social and Legal Context of Performance Evaluation 222

6 Staffing Decisions 236

Module 6.1 Conceptual Issues in Staffing 237

Module 6.2 Evaluation of Staffing Outcomes 244

Module 6.3 Practical Issues in Staffing 251

Module 6.4 Legal Issues in Staffing Decisions 260

7 Training and Development 268

Module 7.1 Foundations of Training and Learning 269

Module 7.2 Content and Methods of Training 283

Module 7.3 Evaluating Training Programs 292

Module 7.4 Specialized Training Programs 299

PART 3 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 8

The Motivation to Work 310

Module 8.1 An Introduction to Motivation 311

Module 8.2 Classic Approaches to Work Motivation 320

Module 8.3 Modern Approaches to Work Motivation 328

Module 8.4 Practical Issues in Motivation 338

9 Attitudes, Emotions, and Work 347

Module 9.1 Work Attitudes 348

Module 9.2 Moods, Emotions, Attitudes, and Behavior 365

Module 9.3 Special Topics Related to Attitudes and Emotions 375

10 Stress and Worker Well-Being 386

Module 10.1 The Problem of Stress 387

Module 10.2 Theories of Stress 405

Module 10.3 Reducing and Managing Stress 413

Module 10.4 Violence at Work 421

11 Fairness, Justice, and Diversity in the Workplace 431

Module 11.1 Justice and Fairness 432

Module 11.2 The Practical Implications of Justice Perceptions 443

Module 11.3 Diversity 452

12 Leadership in Organizations 461

Module 12.1 The Concept of Leadership 463

Module 12.2 Traditional Theories of Leadership 475

Module 12.3 New Approaches to Leadership 483

Module 12.4 Emerging Topics and Challenges in Leadership Research 492

13 Teams in Organizations 506

Module 13.1 Types of Teams 507

Module 13.2 Input–Process–Output Model of Team Effectiveness 516

Module 13.3 Special Issues in Teams 528

14 Organizational Theory, Dynamics, and Change 535

Module 14.1 Conceptual and Theoretical Foundations of Organizations 536

Module 14.2 Social Dynamics of Organizations 549

Module 14.3 Organizational Development and Change 565

Glossary 575

References 593

Name Index 653

Subject Index 665