Overview

Topics in Applied Psychology offers a range of accessible, integrated texts ideal for courses in applied psychology. The books are written by leading figures in their field and provide a comprehensive academic and professional insight into each topic. They incorporate a range of features to bring psychology to life including case histories, research methods, ethical debate and learner activities. Each chapter opens with learning objectives to consolidate key points. A reading list and sample essay questions at the end of chapters enable further independent study. The series also offers an appreciation of multiple perspectives, examines the relationship between psychology and other cognate disciplines and discusses recent developments in each field. Topics in Applied Psychology will provide you with the tools you need to engage with, enjoy and understand your applied psychology discipline, ultimately ensuring confidence and success in exams as well as a comprehensive grounding in the profession. Organizational and Work Psychology examines individual behaviour, motivation and satisfaction, diversity management, teamwork, and decision making. Personnel practices and human resource management, performance management and career management are also explored in depth. The book also includes discussions on health, wellness and dysfunctional behaviour at work, politics and power in organizations, leadership, job design and the meaning of work. It concludes with an analysis of organizational cultures and climates and organizational change and development. The integrated and interactive approach, combined with the comprehensive coverage, make this book the ideal companion for courses in applied organizational and work psychology. Other books in the series include: Clinical Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Educational Psychology, Health Psychology and Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Full Product Details

Author:   Cary Cooper ,  Ian Rothmann
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Education
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.656kg
ISBN:  

9780340928912

ISBN 10:   0340928913
Pages:   302
Publication Date:   28 March 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Replaced By:   9781848722200
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to organizational and work psychology Section 1: Organizational psychology Chapter 2: Individual differences and diversity management Chapter 3: Motivation and satisfaction Chapter 4: Group behaviour Chapter 5: Communication Chapter 6: Leadership Section 2: Work psychology Chapter 7: Human resource planning and job analysis Chapter 8: Recruitment and selection Chapter 9: Induction, training and development Chapter 10: Compensation management Chapter 11: Performance appraisal Chapter 12: Career development Section 3: Further aspects of organizational psychology Chapter 13: Well-being and dysfunctional behaviour at work Chapter 14: Organizational design, development and culture

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Ian Rothmann is Professorof Industrial Psychology at the North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa. Cary Cooper is Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health and Pro Vice Chancellor for External Relations at the University of Lancaster.

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