Work in the 21st Century/An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology - Landy, Frank / Conte, Jeffrey
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The world of work in the 21st century is very different from what it was as recently as ten years ago. Today's workplace is technological and multi-cultural. Work is often accomplished by teams rather than by single individuals. The computer dominates the workplace. In any given company or department, we find greater diversity in terms of demographic characteristics, interests, and styles than in past decades. Although mental and physical abilities remain important attributes for predicting job success, personality and interpersonal skills are receiving increased attention. A satisfying life…mehr

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The world of work in the 21st century is very different from what it was as recently as ten years ago. Today's workplace is technological and multi-cultural. Work is often accomplished by teams rather than by single individuals. The computer dominates the workplace. In any given company or department, we find greater diversity in terms of demographic characteristics, interests, and styles than in past decades. Although mental and physical abilities remain important attributes for predicting job success, personality and interpersonal skills are receiving increased attention. A satisfying life is now defined as striking a balance between work and non-work. In addition, the psychological 'stability' of work may be at an all-time low. Mergers, acquisitions, downsizing, outsourcing, and radically changing technologies have all made the idea of 'life-long employment' at one company, or even in one occupation, much less likely than in earlier times. All of these themes will appear in the text and will be tied together in a way that acknowledges the rich and intriguing nature of the modern workplace. Combining top-notch research, consulting, and teaching credentials, Landy and Conte's goal is to provide students with an up-to-date knowledge base that helps them become sophisticated 'consumers' when the principles of I-O psychology are applied in the workplace. Students will gain familiarity with I-O psychology concepts, and they will become critical evaluators of contemporary issues and research so that their education carries well past the conclusion of the course.
Autorenporträt
Frank J. Landy is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Penn State University. He is currently the CEO of the Litigation Support Group at SHL, an international management consulting firm. After completing the B.S. degree at Villanova University in 1964, he received a Ph.D. in 1969 from Bowling Green State University. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society, and has been a frequent contributor of research on work behavior and an editor and reviewer for many I-O journals. He has served as the President of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. While at Penn State, he received numerous awards for his teaching and research efforts.

- Jeffrey Conte
Jeffrey M. Conte is Assistant Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University. After completing his B.A. degree at the University of Virginia, he received a Ph.D. in I-O Psychology from Penn State University. He regularly teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in introductory I-O psychology, advanced personnel psychology, and psychological testing and measurement. His research interests include personnel selection, time management, Type A behavior pattern, and occupational stress. He regularly publishes in and provides reviews for several I-O journals. He has worked with a variety of organizations dealing with such issues as human resource selection, performance appraisal, job-related stress, compensation systems, and organizational factors related to safety.