Work Psychology - The Basics

Work Psychology: The Basics provides an accessible, jargon-free introduction to the fundamental principles of work and occupational psychology. Covering key theories and models in this dynamic area, it offers a solid understanding of both academic theory and practical applications.

List of contents

1. The Development of Work Psychology
2. Psychological Assessment at Work
3. Learning Training and Development
4. Wellbeing at Work
5. Work Design, Organisational Change and Development
6. Leadership, Engagement and Motivation
7. Work Psychology Research and Practice
8. The Future of Work Psychology

About the author

Dr Laura Dean is a chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a registered health psychologist with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She is the programme director for the Stage 1 Occupational Psychology programme at the University of Sheffield, UK. Her research interests are focused on equality and diversity issues, particularly the effects of social class and the disadvantages faced by autistic people.
Fran Cousans is an independent business psychologist with over a decade of experience in consulting and academia. She specialises in working with organisations to help them assess and select the best talent and is a university tutor of quantitative research methods and occupational psychology.

Summary

Work Psychology: The Basics provides an accessible, jargon-free introduction to the fundamental principles of work and occupational psychology. Covering key theories and models in this dynamic area, it offers a solid understanding of both academic theory and practical applications.

Product details

• Authors: Fran Cousans, Frances Cousans, Laura Dean, Dean Laura, Catherine Dean Steele, Steele Catherine
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.10.2023
• EAN: 9781138048942
• ISBN: 978-1-138-04894-2
• No. of pages: 184
• Series: BASICS
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; PSYCHOLOGY / Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Psychology, Occupational and industrial psychology, Occupational & industrial psychology, Personnel & human resources management, Personnel and human resources management