Psychology And Work Today: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology

by Duane P. Schultz

An invaluable preparatory guide for entering today’s global business and industrial world, this informative, sophisticated, and entertaining book informs readers about the nature of work in modern society. Focusing on the practical and applied knowledge, it shows how industrial-organizational psychology directly influence our lives as job applicants, trainees, employees, managers, and consumers. Topics include human resource development (employee selection, psychological testing, performance appraisal, and training); leadership, motivation, job satisfaction, and job involvement; working conditions, safety, violence, and health in the workplace; and engineering and consumer psychology. Hot-button issues such as internet addiction and social isolation, discrimination based on genetic testing, ethnic harassment, and executive coaching are discussed and debated. An excellent handbook for all human resource employees, as well as managers, executives, and others responsible for hiring personnel.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Reference, Textbooks

510 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Louise Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the 11th edition (2021)
This was an International edition
Very readable textbook regarding industrial psychology
My main interest, leadership, was covered well.

[Joey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every corporation should hire an I-O Psychologist. After reading this book, I could pinpoint so many things that needed to be "fixed" in my former office that would help retain their employees and foster their work ethics.

[Tariqul · Rating 5 out of 5]

its very helpful.

[Ömrüm Hoca]

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