Business psychology and organizational behaviour
McKenna, Eugene
Business psychology and organizational behaviour - 6th - New York Routledge 2020 - vii, 978 p.
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface PART I PERSPECTIVES AND ENQUIRY 1. Historical Influences and Research Methodology PART II THE INDIVIDUAL 2. Personality and Intelligence 3. Psychological Testing, Selection and Appraisal 4. Motivation, Job Design and Extrinsic Rewards 5. Perception and Communication 6. Learning, Memory and Training 7. Individual Decision Making and Creativity 8. Attitudes, Values, Job Satisfaction, and Commitment PART III THE GROUP 9. Groups 10. Teambuilding 11. Leadership and Management Style 12. Power, Politics, and Conflict PART IV THE ORGANIZATION 13. Organizational Structure and Design 14. Organizational Culture 15. Organizational Change and Development 16. Health and Work: Stress Glossary References Author Index Subject Index
Business Psychology and Organizational Behaviour introduces principles and concepts in psychology and organizational behaviour with emphasis on relevance and applications. Well organised and clearly written, it draws on a sound theoretical and applied base, and utilizes real-life examples, theories, and research findings of relevance to the world of business and work. The new edition of this best-selling textbook has been revised and updated with expanded and new material, including: proactive personality and situational theory in personality; theory of purposeful work behaviour; emotional and social anxiety in communication; decision biases and errors; and right brain activity and creativity, to name a few. There are numerous helpful features such as learning outcomes, chapter summaries, review questions, a glossary, and a comprehensive bibliography. Illustrations of practice and relevant theory and research also take the reader through individual, group, and organizational perspectives. This is an essential textbook for undergraduates and postgraduates studying psychology and organizational behaviour. What is more, it can be profitably used on degree, diploma, professional, and short courses. It's also likely to be of interest to the reflective practitioner in work organizations.
9781138182646
Psychology, Industrial
Organizational behavior
Personnel management
Psychology, Applied
Industrial efficiency
158.7 / MCK
Business psychology and organizational behaviour - 6th - New York Routledge 2020 - vii, 978 p.
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface PART I PERSPECTIVES AND ENQUIRY 1. Historical Influences and Research Methodology PART II THE INDIVIDUAL 2. Personality and Intelligence 3. Psychological Testing, Selection and Appraisal 4. Motivation, Job Design and Extrinsic Rewards 5. Perception and Communication 6. Learning, Memory and Training 7. Individual Decision Making and Creativity 8. Attitudes, Values, Job Satisfaction, and Commitment PART III THE GROUP 9. Groups 10. Teambuilding 11. Leadership and Management Style 12. Power, Politics, and Conflict PART IV THE ORGANIZATION 13. Organizational Structure and Design 14. Organizational Culture 15. Organizational Change and Development 16. Health and Work: Stress Glossary References Author Index Subject Index
Business Psychology and Organizational Behaviour introduces principles and concepts in psychology and organizational behaviour with emphasis on relevance and applications. Well organised and clearly written, it draws on a sound theoretical and applied base, and utilizes real-life examples, theories, and research findings of relevance to the world of business and work. The new edition of this best-selling textbook has been revised and updated with expanded and new material, including: proactive personality and situational theory in personality; theory of purposeful work behaviour; emotional and social anxiety in communication; decision biases and errors; and right brain activity and creativity, to name a few. There are numerous helpful features such as learning outcomes, chapter summaries, review questions, a glossary, and a comprehensive bibliography. Illustrations of practice and relevant theory and research also take the reader through individual, group, and organizational perspectives. This is an essential textbook for undergraduates and postgraduates studying psychology and organizational behaviour. What is more, it can be profitably used on degree, diploma, professional, and short courses. It's also likely to be of interest to the reflective practitioner in work organizations.
9781138182646
Psychology, Industrial
Organizational behavior
Personnel management
Psychology, Applied
Industrial efficiency
158.7 / MCK