The fifth edition of this market-leading textbook retains its popular blend of theory, research and examples. Substantially revised and updated with extensive new material that reflects contemporary research and debate, the book offers an accessible and fascinating examination of human behaviour in todays workplace.
Covering a broad range of core topics, the book is suitable for undergraduate students in business, management, and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications.
Product Description
The fifth edition of this market-leading textbook retains its popular blend of theory, research and examples. Substantially revised and updated with extensive new material that reflects contemporary research and debate, the book offers an accessible and fascinating examination of human behaviour in todays workplace.
Covering a broad range of core topics, the book is suitable for undergraduate students in business, management, and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications.
Features + Benefits
Each chapter has an opening and closing case study with related exercises to help apply the theory presented in that chapter.
Full colour design helps navigation and enlivens the text.
Extensive coverage of cross-cultural issues reflects the increasingly global context of work.
Learning outcomes, long and short self-test questions, annotated further reading and weblinks help students structure their learning within and beyond the textbook.
A comprehensive glossary helps students revise key terms.
A companion website offers extra material for lecturers and students.
Substantially revised and updated to include the latest research, hot topics and contemporary debate.
Backcover
Work Psychology
Fifth edition
John Arnold and Ray Randall et al.
Written by authors who are all experts in their fields, the fifth edition of this market-leading textbook on work psychology retains its popular blend of theory, research and engaging examples. Substantially revised and updated with new material that reflects contemporary research and debate, Work Psychology offers an accessible and fascinating examination of human behaviour in todays workplace.
Covering a broad range of core topics, this text is suitable for undergraduate students in business, management, and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications. Work Psychology offers you:
A clear and consistent structure, including an opening and closing case study and other exercises within each chapter to help you to apply what youve learnt.
Attractive full-colour design that aids navigation and enlivens the text.
Extensive coverage of cross-cultural issues that reflects the increasingly global context of work.
Learning outcomes, long and short self-test questions, a glossary, annotated further reading and weblinks to enable your learning within and beyond the textbook.
All the latest research and hot topics in the field of work psychology.
A new Stop to consider feature that will help you to pause and reflect on your learning, directing you to key controversies and contemporary debate around work psychology today.
A companion website hosting additional student learning material, and material for lecturers, at www.pearsoned.co.uk/workpsych
About the authors
Written and edited by authors who are all expert teachers and researchers in their fields, Work Psychology offers a clear and authoritative introduction to human behaviour in the workplace.
John Arnold is Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Loughborough University Business School, UK.
Ray Randall is a Lecturer in Occupational Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Leicester, UK.
with
Fiona Patterson Principal Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, Visiting Professor of Organisational Psychology at City University London, UK, and Executive Director of the Work Psychology Group Ltd.
Joanne Silvester Professor of Organisational Psychology and Director of the Centre for Performance at Work at City University London, UK, and a co-founder of the Work Psychology Partnership.
Ivan Robertson Professor of Organisational Psychology, Leeds University Business School, UK and Managing Director and founder of Robertson Cooper Ltd.
Cary Cooper CBE Distinguished Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University Management School, UK and Director and founder of Robertson Cooper Ltd.
Bernard Burnes Professor of Organisational Change at Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, UK.
Stephen Swailes Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at Hull University Business School, UK.
Don Harris Managing Director of HFI Solutions Ltd.
Carolyn Axtell Senior Lecturer at The Institute of Work Psychology, Management School, University of Sheffield, UK.
Deanne Den Hartog Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Amsterdam Business School at The University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Chapter 1
Work psychology: an initial orientation
Chapter 2
Theory research and practice in work psychology
Chapter 3
Individual differences
Chapter 4
The foundations of personnel selection: analysing jobs, competencies and selection effectiveness
Chapter 5
Personnel selection and assessment processes methods: what works?
Chapter 6
Assessing people at work
Chapter 7
Attitudes at work and the employment relationship
Chapter 8
Approaches to work motivation and job design
Chapter 9
Design at Work
Chapter 10
Communication technology
Chapter 11
Training and development
Chapter 12
Stress and well-being at Work
Chapter 13
Groups, teams and teamwork
Chapter 14
Leadership
Chapter 15
Careers and career management
Chapter 16
Understanding organizational change and culture
Glossary
Covering a broad range of core topics, the book is suitable for undergraduate students in business, management, and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications.
Product Description
The fifth edition of this market-leading textbook retains its popular blend of theory, research and examples. Substantially revised and updated with extensive new material that reflects contemporary research and debate, the book offers an accessible and fascinating examination of human behaviour in todays workplace.
Covering a broad range of core topics, the book is suitable for undergraduate students in business, management, and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications.
Features + Benefits
Each chapter has an opening and closing case study with related exercises to help apply the theory presented in that chapter.
Full colour design helps navigation and enlivens the text.
Extensive coverage of cross-cultural issues reflects the increasingly global context of work.
Learning outcomes, long and short self-test questions, annotated further reading and weblinks help students structure their learning within and beyond the textbook.
A comprehensive glossary helps students revise key terms.
A companion website offers extra material for lecturers and students.
Substantially revised and updated to include the latest research, hot topics and contemporary debate.
Backcover
Work Psychology
Fifth edition
John Arnold and Ray Randall et al.
Written by authors who are all experts in their fields, the fifth edition of this market-leading textbook on work psychology retains its popular blend of theory, research and engaging examples. Substantially revised and updated with new material that reflects contemporary research and debate, Work Psychology offers an accessible and fascinating examination of human behaviour in todays workplace.
Covering a broad range of core topics, this text is suitable for undergraduate students in business, management, and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications. Work Psychology offers you:
A clear and consistent structure, including an opening and closing case study and other exercises within each chapter to help you to apply what youve learnt.
Attractive full-colour design that aids navigation and enlivens the text.
Extensive coverage of cross-cultural issues that reflects the increasingly global context of work.
Learning outcomes, long and short self-test questions, a glossary, annotated further reading and weblinks to enable your learning within and beyond the textbook.
All the latest research and hot topics in the field of work psychology.
A new Stop to consider feature that will help you to pause and reflect on your learning, directing you to key controversies and contemporary debate around work psychology today.
A companion website hosting additional student learning material, and material for lecturers, at www.pearsoned.co.uk/workpsych
About the authors
Written and edited by authors who are all expert teachers and researchers in their fields, Work Psychology offers a clear and authoritative introduction to human behaviour in the workplace.
John Arnold is Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Loughborough University Business School, UK.
Ray Randall is a Lecturer in Occupational Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Leicester, UK.
with
Fiona Patterson Principal Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, Visiting Professor of Organisational Psychology at City University London, UK, and Executive Director of the Work Psychology Group Ltd.
Joanne Silvester Professor of Organisational Psychology and Director of the Centre for Performance at Work at City University London, UK, and a co-founder of the Work Psychology Partnership.
Ivan Robertson Professor of Organisational Psychology, Leeds University Business School, UK and Managing Director and founder of Robertson Cooper Ltd.
Cary Cooper CBE Distinguished Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University Management School, UK and Director and founder of Robertson Cooper Ltd.
Bernard Burnes Professor of Organisational Change at Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, UK.
Stephen Swailes Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at Hull University Business School, UK.
Don Harris Managing Director of HFI Solutions Ltd.
Carolyn Axtell Senior Lecturer at The Institute of Work Psychology, Management School, University of Sheffield, UK.
Deanne Den Hartog Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Amsterdam Business School at The University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Chapter 1
Work psychology: an initial orientation
Chapter 2
Theory research and practice in work psychology
Chapter 3
Individual differences
Chapter 4
The foundations of personnel selection: analysing jobs, competencies and selection effectiveness
Chapter 5
Personnel selection and assessment processes methods: what works?
Chapter 6
Assessing people at work
Chapter 7
Attitudes at work and the employment relationship
Chapter 8
Approaches to work motivation and job design
Chapter 9
Design at Work
Chapter 10
Communication technology
Chapter 11
Training and development
Chapter 12
Stress and well-being at Work
Chapter 13
Groups, teams and teamwork
Chapter 14
Leadership
Chapter 15
Careers and career management
Chapter 16
Understanding organizational change and culture
Glossary