Overview

Industrial and organizational psychologists help develop strategies that optimize human potential and build better organizations by focusing on behavior within the specific environmental, technological, and social environment of the workplace. Bottom line, I/O psychologists contribute to an organization's success by resolving its human problems and improving the performance and well-being of its people. With more than 400 entries, the Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology presents a thorough overview of the cross-disciplinary field of industrial and organizational psychology for students, researchers, and professionals in the areas of psychology, business, management, and human resources. In two volumes, readers are provided with state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts. Key Features Covers cutting-edge topics such as terrorism at work and cyber-loafing as well as timeless topics such as employee selection techniques, performance management, leadership, diversity, career development, compensation and work rewards, conflict resolution, ergonomics, teams, group dynamics, workplace safety, judgment and decision making, life/work balance, motivation, job satisfaction, training programs, workplace stress and health, and much more! Contributors represent the foremost faculty, journal editors, practitioners, and professional society leaders from through out the world. They provide a historical and contemporary perspective on the topic in a reader-friendly manner that stresses both science and practical application. Extensive cross-listing allows the reader to identify common threads among topics. Entries conclude with references and lists of further readings and web sites. Offers contributions from major subfields shaping I/O Psychology today, including social psychology, industrial relations, communication studies, organizational sociology, human factors, occupational health, and management Provides a Reader's Guide topical table of contents and an integrated set of unique appendices designed for an aspiring I/O psychologist. Key Themes History Ethical and Legal Issues Research Methods Measurement Theory and Statistics Understanding and Assessing Individual Differences Employment, Staffing, and Career Issues Developing, Training, and Evaluating Employees Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior Motivation and Job Design Leadership and Management Groups, Teams, and Working with Others Employee Well-Being and Attitudes Organizational Structure, Design, and Change Professional Organizations and Related Fields

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This excellent resource is as useful for students as for researchers and field practitioners needing information on research methods, training and development, staffing and organizational development, and team building. Strongly recommended for public and academic libraries. -- Anita N. Jennings 20061127 Written in accessible language, this new work is most appropriate for undergraduates and graduate students seeking to understand the concepts basic to the field, but it will be helpful for researchers and practitioners in need of straightforward explanations of I/O psychology concepts. Essential. -- M. sylvia 20070412 I found the Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology to be an invaluable asset to any personal or professional reference library. Readers are sure to find it easy to navigate and its entries easy to understand. -- Richard D. Harvey 20070711

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Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg holds the title of Chancellor's Professor at UNC Charlotte for distinguished national, international, and interdisciplinary contributions. He is a Professor of Organizational Science, Management, and Psychology as well as the Director of Organizational Science. He has over 100 publications and over 100 invited speeches/colloquiums addressing issues such as team effectiveness, leadership, engagement, health and employee well-being, meetings at work, and organizational research methods.

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