Overview

Psychology and the World of Work is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate modules in work psychology. This edition has been fully revised and updated to include recent research findings in the area of work psychology. New features such as learning objectives and chapter summaries make this text an ideal course companion.

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Author:   David A. Statt
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Red Globe Press
Edition:   2nd ed. 2003
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.908kg
ISBN:  

9781403901552

ISBN 10:   1403901554
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   11 September 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

PART 1: THE ORIGINS OF THE WORLD OF WORK The Twentieth Century Model PART 2: THE WORKPLACE SETTING Organizations The Work Environment The Time Dimension Work and Mental Health The Unconscious at Work Group Dynamics and Group-working Relationships Work, Non-work and In-between PART 3: THE INDIVIDUAL'S WORKING LIFE Personality Factors Measuring Human Abilities Recruitment and Selection Learning, Training and Development Motivation Attitudes, Attitude and Job Satisfaction Leadership PART 4: CHANGES IN THE WORLD OF WORK The Effects of New Technology Women at Work Change Management Back to the Future Appendix Data Collection and Analysis Key Studies References Author Index Subject Index.

Reviews

'...a clear description of all the major theories and research in this area, including group dynamics leadership and personality...The clear structure, end of chapter summaries and review questions make it a useful student text...The book systematically debunks several management myths.' - Personnel Today

Author Information

DAVID A. STATT was formerly Academic Director of the Edinburgh Business School. He is a psychologist who has worked as an academic, manager and consultant in the UK and North America. His six books on psychology, management and consumer behaviour have been translated into ten languages.

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