Zibarras / Lewis Work and Occupational Psychology

Integrating Theory and Practice
1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4462-7553-5
Verlag: SAGE Publications
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 496 Seiten, Format (B × H): 186 mm x 232 mm

Written by a team of experts and with contributions from seminal academics and leading practitioners, Work and Occupational Psychology links theoretical learning with key practical skills to form an ideal companion to any student in the field.

- Structured around the 8 core areas of Occupational Psychology to ensure a rounded overview
- Assumes no prior knowledge making it ideal for students studying Occupational Psychology for the first time
- Contemporary discussion including cutting edge research and reflections on the future

- Reflects a global workplace through discussion of international and cross-cultural issues and a range of international case studies

- Engages critically with the subject to encourage analytical thinking

- Online learning aids include hints and tips for discussion questions, online readings, and chapter podcasts

Autoren/Hrsg.

Zibarras, Lara D

Lewis, Rachel

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Wirtschafts-, Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Organisationstheorie, Organisationssoziologie, Organisationspsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO WORK AND OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 1: What Is Occupational Psychology? - Lara Zibarras and Rachel Lewis
Chapter 2:What Are Occupational Psychologists? - Lara Zibarras and Rachel Lewis
Chapter 3: Ethical and Research Skills You Will Need as an Occupational Psychologist - Lara Zibarras and Rachel Lewis
PART TWO: KEY AREAS IN OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 4:Employee Relations Motivation - Iain Coyne and Fiona Gavin
Chapter 5:Counselling and Personal Development - Andrew Kinder, Kevin Nind, Diane Aitchison and Eugene Farrell
Chapter 6: Career Development and Appraisal - Juliette Alban Metcalfe
Chapter 7:Design of Environments and Work: Health, Safety and Well-being - Fehmidah Munir and Hilary McDermott
Chapter 8: Organizational Development and Change - Nigel Guenole and David Biggs
Chapter 9: Selection and Assessment - Anna Koczwara and Vicki Ashworth
Chapter 10: Training - Kamal Birdi and Tracey Reid
Chapter 11: Automation and Human Machine Interaction - Varuni Wimalasiri
PART THREE: CONSIDERING THE FUTURE
Chapter 12: Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Occupational Psychology - Lara Zibarras and Rachel Lewis
Chapter 13: Future Directions for Occupational Psychologists - Lara Zibarras and Rachel Lewis

Über Autor(innen)

Zibarras, Lara D
Lara D. Zibarras is Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology at City University London and Associate Director for Research at the Work Psychology Group. As a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, she has conducted extensive selection assessment research in high-stakes settings, focusing on the applicants’ perspective, and use of innovative assessment methods such as situational judgement tests. She has published widely in academic journals and consulted for public and private sector organisations in the areas of selection, training, development and psychometric assessment.

Lewis, Rachel
Rachel Lewis PhD C.Psychol is a registered occupational psychologist and a course director the Business and Occupational Psychology MSc programmes at Kingston Business School. She has had five years teaching on Occupational Psychology programmes at a number of universities including Goldsmiths, University of London, City University London, Nottingham University, Aston University, Loughborough University and London Metropolitan University. Her key research area is in leadership and health, and has published in both academic and professional journals, scholarly books, and at national and international conferences. Rachel is also the director of Affinity Health at Work, a niche occupational health psychology consultancy, where she conducts consultancy work and organizational research in the area of employee health and well-being.

Rachel Lewis PhD C.Psychol is a registered occupational psychologist and a course director the Business and Occupational Psychology MSc programmes at Kingston Business School. She has had five years teaching on Occupational Psychology programmes at a number of universities including Goldsmiths, University of London, City University London, Nottingham University, Aston University, Loughborough University and London Metropolitan University. Her key research area is in leadership and health, and has published in both academic and professional journals, scholarly books, and at national and international conferences. Rachel is also the director of Affinity Health at Work, a niche occupational health psychology consultancy, where she conducts consultancy work and organizational research in the area of employee health and well-being.

Lara Zibarras PhD C.Psychol is a registered occupational psychologist and lecturer in organizational psychology at City University, London. She has been involved in both developing and teaching on the Occupational Psychology programme at City University since 2006. Her key research areas are employee selection (particularly the candidate’s perspective); innovation (and its association with personality) and pro-environmental behavior in the workplace. She has published widely in academic journals and presented her research at both national and international conferences. Lara has also worked as a consultant for a range of public and private sector organisations in the areas of selection, training, development and psychometric assessment.