Work Psychology: Understanding Human Behaviour in the Workplace - Couverture souple

Arnold, John; Robertson, Ivan; Cooper, Cary

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0273603248 ISBN 13 : 9780273603245

Editeur : Pearson Education Limited, 1994

Synopsis

Book by Arnold John Cooper Cary L Robertson Ivan

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

"Compulsory initial reading for students on introductory courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The fourth edition establishes itself as the benchmark introductory textbook for students of occupational psychology. It’s accessible, scientifically-based and well grounded in theory and practice without ever becoming dry. The case study examples throughout are particularly useful."

Dr Neil Anderson, Professor of Organisational Psychology, University of Amsterdam

"This is the benchmark text in occupational psychology. Everyone considering a career in this field simply has to read this book prior to starting their course."

Dr Andreas Liefooghe, Lecturer in Organisational Psychology, Birkbeck College, University of London

The fourth edition of this market-leading textbook examines how work psychology helps our understanding and management of the world of work today. Covering a broad range of core topics, this book is suitable for undergraduate students in business, management and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications.

Key features and benefits

• Each chapter has an opening and closing case study with related exercises to help apply the theory presented in that chapter.
• Full colour design helps navigation and enlivens the text.
• Coverage of cross-cultural issues reflects the increasingly global context of work.
• Learning outcomes, long and short self-test questions, annotated further reading and weblinks help students structure their learning within and beyond the textbook.
• A comprehensive glossary helps students revise key terms.
• A companion website offers extra material for lecturers and students at www.booksites.net/arnold_workpsych
• More material on performance appraisals, emotional intelligence, diversity and competencies reflects the evolution of courses and the workplace.

About the authors

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.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The fourth edition of Work Psychology by John Arnold retains its popular blend of theory, research and examples. Fully revised and updated with extensive new material, the book offers an accessible and fascinating examination of human behaviour in today’s workplace. Covering a broad range of core topics the book is suitable for undergraduate students in business and management, and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson Education Limited
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0273603248
• ISBN 13: 9780273603245
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 432
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie