Psychology and Work Today: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology (8th Edition) - Hardcover

Schultz, Duane P.; Schultz, Sydney Ellen

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9780130341310: Psychology and Work Today: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0130341312 ISBN 13: 9780130341310

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2001

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Practical and applied issues are the focus in this text for an introductory course in industrial-organizational psychology. Theories, methods, and research results are discussed within the framework of actual work situations. Psychology programs are described in action in a variety of organizational settings around the world. The text is written for nonmajors in psychology. Material has been rewritten to incorporate recent research for this edition. There are new sections on virtual workplaces and meetings and self-managing work teams, and new discussions of the use of online technology for recruiting, psychological testing, and training. Duane Schultz is affiliated with the university of South Florida. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Current, actual work situations and on-the-job problems provide the context for this text's coverage of industrial/organizational psychology, showing students how the theories and findings of the field will directly affect them, as job applicants, trainees, employees, managers, and consumers. This edition upholds a tradition of portraying work in modern society and reflecting the changing influences of technology, demographics, and the economy.

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Updated with a new Online! feature for web-based resources, the eighth edition of this industrial/organizational text is an informative, sophisticated guide to entering the world of business and industry.

It show the growth of computer technology and describes how I/O psychology directly influences students' lives as job applicants, trainees, employees, managers, and consumers in modern society.

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