An Introduction to Work and Organizational Psychology

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An Introduction to Work and Organizational Psychology offers a comprehensive overview of theories and practices within the field, focusing on how psychological principles apply to workplace settings. The book explores topics such as motivation, leadership, team dynamics, and occupational stress, providing insights into enhancing work performance and well-being. It's an essential read for understanding how psychology influences both individuals and organisations in a professional environment.
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An Introduction to Work and Organizational Psychology

The latest edition of this classic text provides a comprehensive and internationally relevant introduction to work and organizational psychology, exploring the depth and diversity of the field in an accessible way without obscuring the complexities of the subject.

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An Introduction to Work and Organizational Psychology offers a complete introduction to work and organizational psychology for undergraduate and graduate students with no prior knowledge of the field. This third edition of a classic textbook is structured around an innovative new six-part format featuring two-colour presentation. The core material is focused on issues that are either Job-Focused, Organization-Focused, or People-Focused.

Each chapter title is a question designed to engage readers in understanding work and organizational psychology while simultaneously inviting discussion of key topics in the field.

This third edition introduces two new co-editors, Franco Fraccaroli from Italy and Magnus Sverke, who join Nik Chmiel, increasing the relevance and appeal of the book for European students.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119168027

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 3rd edition

Contributors:

Edited by Magnus Sverke
Edited by Franco Fraccaroli
Edited by Nik Chmiel

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 1021g

Pages: 560

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Business & Entrepreneurship Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology

About the Author

Nik Chmiel is Professor of Psychology and Head of Department, Department of Psychology & Counselling at the University of Chichester, UK. He is the past president of the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP) from 2003-2007. He is on the policy committee for the British Psychological Society publication The Psychologist, and an associate editor of the European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology. His research interests focus on psychology in the workplace, and include the psychology of safety at work, job stress and work engagement.

Franco Fraccaroli is the Professor of Work & Organizational Psychology, Department of Psychology & Cognitive Science at the University of Trento, Italy. He is president of the Alliance of Organizational Psychology and past president of the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP). His research interests include the older worker in organizations, meanings and social representations of work, careers in organizations, psychology of work time, and validation tools in work and organizational psychology.

Magnus Sverke is Professor and Chair of the Division of Work and Organizational Psychology, Department of Psychology at the Stockholm University, Sweden. He is also Extraordinary Professor at North-West University, South Africa. His research interests include organizational change and its effects on employees, downsizing and job insecurity, labor market flexibility and employment contracts, employee attitudes and well-being, work climate and employee motivation, union member attitudes and behavior, as well as career development.