Work Psychology: Understanding Human Behaviour in the Workplace

The aim of this established text is to examine the contribution of psychological theory to our understanding of human behavior at work. Its accessible and user-friendly style makes it suitable for readers unfamiliar to the theory of work psychology as well as for those with a basic grounding in the subject. The text covers both personnel issues such as selection and training and organizational issues such as decision making, thus making it a comprehensive study of human behavior in the workplace. Throughout the text, real-life examples and illustrations are used to support the theory, to show how the concepts dealt with actually apply to work settings. Contents 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- analyzing 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, Chapter 8 The analysis and modification of work behavior, Chapter 9 Approaches to work motivation and job design, Chapter 10 Training, Chapter 11 Stress in the workplace, Chapter 12 Decisions, groups and teams at work, Chapter 13 Leadership, Chapter 14 Careers and career management, Chapter 15 Understanding organizational change and culture, Glossary, References.

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 today’s 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 you’ve 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.