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Summary
Summary
The updated fourth edition of 'Work Psychology by John Arnold retains its blend of theory, research and examples offers an accessible and fascinating examination of human behaviour in today's workplace. Covering a range of core topics, the book is suitable for undergraduate students in business and management, and psychology and more.
Author Notes
John Arnold is Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the Business School, Loughborough University. Joanne Silvester is Professor of Organisational Psychology at Goldsmith's College. Fiona Patterson is Professor of Psychology at City University. Ivan Robertson is an independent consultant. Cary Cooper is Professor of Organisational Psychology and Psychology at Lancaster University. Bernard Burnes is Senior Lecturer in Management at UMIST.
Table of Contents
| 1 Perspectives on work organisations and cultures |
| 2 Concepts of the person in work psychology |
| 3 Work psychology: its origins, subject matter and research techniques |
| 4 Basic statistics and data analysis in work psychology |
| 5 Minority groups at work |
| 6 Individual differences |
| 7 Personnel selection: design and validation |
| 8 Personnel selection and assessment processes validity and utility |
| 9 Attitudes at work |
| 10 The analysis and modification of work behaviour |
| 11 Approaches to work motivation |
| 12 Perceiving people |
| 13 Decisions: teams and groups at work |
| 14 Leadership |
| 15 Training and learning at work |
| 16 Careers and career management |
| 17 Work, stress and psychological well-being |
| 18 Managing stress at work |
| 19 Job redesign and new technology |
