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Summary
Summary
Demonstrates the connection between psychological theory and application in the field of Industrial / Organizational Psychology. Introduction to Industrial / Organizational Psychology is a student-centered, real-world driven program designed and written with the student in mind, giving examples and illustrations relevant to their world of work. The sixth edition continues to be accessible to students while maintaining a comprehensive coverage of the classical and new topics.With more student-oriented features, instructors will find this the most thoroughly referenced I/O psychology and student accessible text on the market.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:
* Connect psychological theory in the field of industrial/organizational psychology and apply the concepts to their everyday world of work
* Be familiar with "classic" theories and research along with the latest developments and innovations in the field
* Understand the overview of the world of work.
Author Notes
Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D., is the Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology and former director of the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College.
Table of Contents
| Part 1 Introduction |
| 1 Introduction: Definitions and History |
| 2 Research Methods in Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
| Part 2 Personnel Issues |
| 3 Job Analysis |
| 4 Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Placement |
| 5 Methods for Assessing and Selecting Employees |
| 6 Evaluating Employee Performance |
| 7 Employee Training and Development |
| Part 3 Worker Issues |
| 8 Motivation |
| 9 Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors |
| 10 Worker Stress, Negative Employee Attitudes and Behaviors |
| Part 4 Work Group and Organizational Issues |
| 11 Communication in the Workplace |
| 12 Group Processes in Work Organizations |
| 13 Leadership |
| 14 Influence, Power, and Politics |
| 15 Organizational Structure, Culture, and Development |
