Work psychology : understanding human behaviour in the workplace.

By:

Arnold, John

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Harlow : Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2005.Edition: Fourth edition. / John Arnold ... [et al.]Description: xxv, 718 pages. : color illustrations. ; 27 cmISBN:

9780273655442

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DDC classification:

158.7 ARN 22

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	Moylish Library Main Collection	158.7 ARN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		39002100686899

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

Previous ed.: Harlow: Pitman, 1998.

Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

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

Author notes provided by Syndetics

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.