The Psychology of Behaviour at Work: The Individual In the Organisation

by Adrian Furnham

This comprehensive textbook adopts a psychological perspective to take a fresh look at organisational behaviour. It is a suitable text for accompanying undergraduate psychology courses, providing both the necessary grounding for the student and a realistic backdrop to contextualize theories and add a real-life dimension. Human resource managers should also find this book of interest.; Using a series of boxed illustrations and tables to enhance the text, the author presents the basic tools for understanding organisational psychology and helps readers to understand and grapple with the issues faced by researchers in the field. Special sections are provided on research, human resources and cross-culturalism at the end of each chapter.
Key
* A comprehensive, up-to-date and integrated introduction to organizational psychology for students
* The author is both a gifted educator/author and a leading researcher in the field
* Abundant student exercises and summary tales

Genres: Psychology

738 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Adrian Furnham (born 3 February 1953) is a South African-born British organisational and applied psychologist, management expert and Professor of Psychology at University College London. In addition to his academic roles, he is a consultant on organizations.

Furnham was educated at the London School of Economics where he obtained a distinction in an MSc Econ., and at Oxford University where he completed a doctorate (D.Phil) in 1981. He has subsequently earned a D.Sc (1991) and D.Litt (1995) degree. Previously a lecturer in Psychology at Pembroke College, Oxford, he has been Professor of Psychology at University College London since 1992. He has lectured widely abroad and held scholarships and visiting professorships at, amongst others, the University of New South Wales, the University of the West Indies, the University of Hong Kong and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has also been a Visiting Professor of Management at Henley Management College. He has recently been made Adjunct Professor of Management at the Norwegian School of Management (2009).

Adrian FurnhamHe has written over 700 scientific papers and 57 books including The Protestant Work Ethic (1990) Culture Shock (1994), The New Economic Mind (1995), Personality at Work (1994), The Myths of Management (1996), The Psychology of Behaviour at Work (1997), The Psychology of Money (1998), The Psychology of Culture Shock (2001)The Incompetent Manager (2003), The Dark Side of Behaviour at Work (2004), The People Business (2005) Personality and Intellectual Competence (2005) Management Mumbo-Jumbo (2006) Head and Heart Management (2007) The Psychology of Physical Attraction (2007) The Body Beautiful (2007) Personality and Intelligence at Work (2008) Management Intelligence (2008) Dim Sum Management (2008) The Economic Socialisation of Children (2008) 50 Psychology Ideas you really need to know (2009) The Elephant in the Boardroom: The Psychology of Leadership Derailment (2009).