Jex / Britt Organizational Psychology

A Scientist-Practitioner Approach
3. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-72445-3
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 720 Seiten, E-Book

The foundation of organizational psychology, updated to reflectthe changing workplace
Organizational Psychology: A Scientist-Practitioner Approach,Third Edition provides students with a thorough overview ofboth the science and practice of organizational psychology.Reflecting changes in the global workplace, the third editionexpands coverage of the effects of technology on processes andpersonnel, the generalizability of theories across cultures,including organizational climate, and employee health andwell-being. The new edition retains the hallmark features of thetext and
* Expanded coverage of the pervasive effects of technology on thesocial environment of work, including virtual work and the impactof social media.
* More graphics, including tables and charts, to help studentsunderstand and remember various related concepts and theories.
* Includes a unique full chapter on research methods and the useof statistics in understanding organizations.
* New chapter on the work/non-work interface, includingconsideration of both employees' life stages and changes over theircareers.
* Provides Instructors with comprehensive presentation andtesting materials.
* More on ethics, in light of relatively recent scandals incorporations and in politics.
* Expanded coverage throughout on cross-cultural issues anddiversity in organizations.
* Additional readings facilitate in-depth learning.
Industrial and organizational psychologists contribute to thesuccess of an organization by improving the performance,satisfaction, and well-being of employees. By identifying howbehaviors and attitudes can be improved through hiring practices,training programs, and feedback and management systems, I/Opsychologists also help organizations transition during periods ofchange and development. Organizational Psychology: AScientist-Practitioner Approach, Third Edition is acomprehensive guide to the theory and application of behavioralscience in the workplace.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jex, Steve M.

Britt, Thomas W.

Über Autor(innen)

STEVE M. JEX, PHD, is a well-knownresearcher in workplace stress and consults for many organizationsincluding the United States Army. He teaches and directs graduatestudents at Bowling Green State University.
THOMAS W. BRITT, PHD, is a socialpsychologist specializing in work and family. He brings thatexpertise as well as his teaching experience with undergraduates tothis new edition of Organizational Psychology. He teaches anddirects graduate students at Clemson University.