Psychology and Work: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology - Softcover

Truxillo, Donald M.; Bauer, Talya N.; Erdogan, Berrin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0367151286 ISBN 13: 9780367151287

Publisher: Routledge, 2021

Synopsis

Psychology and Work is a new edition of the award-winning textbook written for introductory Industrial and Organizational (I-O) Psychology classes. This book makes the core topics of I-O Psychology clear, relevant, and accessible to students through its dynamic design. The real-world examples from the perspectives of employees and employers highlight how I-O Psychology is applied to today’s workplace.

Psychology and Work, Second Edition covers the core areas of I-O Psychology including an overview of the field and its history. The topics covered include up-to-date research methods and statistics; job analysis and criterion measurement; performance appraisal; personnel selection; training and development; work motivation; leadership; job attitudes and emotions, occupational health psychology, safety, and stress; teams; and organizational structure, culture, and change. Throughout the text, an emphasis is placed on essential issues for today’s workplace such as diversity and inclusion, the evolving role of big data and analytics, legal issues, and the changing nature of work.

Written by dedicated I-O professors with expertise in I-O Psychology and teaching this course, the book and supporting materials provide a range of high-quality pedagogical materials, including interactive features, quizzes, PowerPoint slides, numerous case studies, recommended videos, and an expanded, high-quality test bank.

About this title

About the Author

Donald M. Truxillo is Professor at the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick and Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Portland State University. He is an Associate Editor at Work, Aging and Retirement and guest editor for the Special Issue of Personnel Psychology on Aging and Work. He is a recipient of SIOP’s Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award (2017). His research focuses on the aging workforce, the applicant experience, and worker safety and health. He is a fellow of SIOP, APA, APS, and IAAP.

Talya N. Bauer is Cameron Professor of Management and Affiliated Professor of Psychology at Portland State University. She is an Associate Editor for Journal of Applied Psychology. Her research focuses on recruitment, new employee onboarding, applicant reactions, and leadership. She received SIOP’s Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award in 2012. She is a former President of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and is a fellow of SIOP, APA, APS, and IAAP.

Berrin Erdogan is Express Employment Professionals Professor of Management and Affiliated Professor of Psychology at Portland State University. She is also a Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Exeter. She is Editor-in-Chief of Personnel Psychology. Her research focuses on leadership, underemployment, and new employee socialization. She is a fellow of SIOP and APS.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367151286
• ISBN 13: 9780367151287
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 608