Organizational Psychology - A Scientist-Practitioner Approach

The foundation of organizational psychology, updated to reflect the changing workplace
 
Organizational Psychology: A Scientist-Practitioner Approach, Third Edition provides students with a thorough overview of both the science and practice of organizational psychology. Reflecting changes in the global workplace, the third edition expands coverage of the effects of technology on processes and personnel, the generalizability of theories across cultures, including organizational climate, and employee health and well-being. The new edition retains the hallmark features of the text and
* Expanded coverage of the pervasive effects of technology on the social environment of work, including virtual work and the impact of social media.
* More graphics, including tables and charts, to help students understand and remember various related concepts and theories.
* Includes a unique full chapter on research methods and the use of statistics in understanding organizations.
* New chapter on the work/non-work interface, including consideration of both employees' life stages and changes over their careers.
* Provides Instructors with comprehensive presentation and testing materials.
* More on ethics, in light of relatively recent scandals in corporations and in politics.
* Expanded coverage throughout on cross-cultural issues and diversity in organizations.
* Additional readings facilitate in-depth learning.
 
Industrial and organizational psychologists contribute to the success of an organization by improving the performance, satisfaction, and well-being of employees. By identifying how behaviors and attitudes can be improved through hiring practices, training programs, and feedback and management systems, I/O psychologists also help organizations transition during periods of change and development. Organizational Psychology: A Scientist-Practitioner Approach, Third Edition is a comprehensive guide to the theory and application of behavioral science in the workplace.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Organizational Psychology
 
What Is Organizational Psychology?
 
Organizational Psychology In Context
 
The Scientist-Practitioner Approach
 
Historical Influences In Organizational Psychology
 
Recent Past And Beyond
 
The Chapter Sequence
 
Chapter Summary
 
Suggested Additional Readings
 

Chapter 2 Research Methods and Statistics
 
Methods Of Data Collection
 
Special Issues In Data Collection
 
Ethics In Data Collection
 
Statistical Methodsin Organizational Psychology
 
Special Issues In Statistical Analysis
 
Chapter Summary
 
Suggested Additional Readings
 

Chapter 3 Attraction and Socialization
 
The Recruitment Process: An Organizational Perspective
 
The Recruitment Process: The Applicant's Perspective
 
Organizational Socialization
 
The Impact Of Diversity On Organizational Socialization
 
The Future Of Organizational Socialization Research
 
Chapter Summary
 
Suggested Additional Readings
 

Chapter 4 The Work-Non-Work Interface
 
Kelsey-Jo Ritter and Steve M. Jex
 
Some Basic Assumptions About The Work And Non-Work Interface
 
The Transition Into Work: Youth Employment
 
Transition To A Career
 
Balancing Work And Non-Work Demands
 
Antecedants Of Work-Family Conflict
 
Consequences Of Work-Family Conflict
 
Reducing And Preventing Work-Family Conflict
 
The Positive Side Of Work-Family Interface
 
Work-Family Balance
 
Transitioning Out Of Work: Retirement
 
Chapter Summary
 
Suggested Additonal Readings
 

Chapter 5 Productive Behavior in Organizations
 
Defining Productive Behavior
 
Job Performance
 
Measurement Of Job Performance
 
Determinants Of Job Performance
 
Organizational Citizenship Behavior
 
Innovation And Adaptability In Organizations
 
Chapter Summary
 
Suggested Additional Readings
 

Chapter 6 Counterproductive Behavior in Organizations
 

Defining Counterproductive Work Behavior
 
The Structure Of Counterproductive Work Behavior
 
Causes Of Counterproductive Work Behavior
 
Common Forms Of Counterproductive Work Behavior
 
Low Base Rate Counterproductive Work Behavior
 
Some Final Thoughts On Counterproductive Work Behavior
 
Chapter Summary
 
Suggested Additional Readings
 

Chapter 7 Occupational Stress and Employee Health and well-being
 
A Brief History
 
Approaches And Terminology
 
Occupational Stress Terminology
 
Occupational Stress Models
 
Workplace Stressors
 
Employee Safety
 
Employee Health In Vulnerable Populations
 
Reducing The Impact Of Workplace Stressors
 
Cross-Cultural Occupational Stress Research
 
Chapter Summary
 
Suggested Additional Readings
 

Chapter 8 Beliefs and Attitudes about Work and the Organization
 
Job Satisfaction
 
Organizational Commitment
 
Additional Job Beliefs
 
Chapter Summary
 
Suggested Additional Readings
 

Chapter 9 Theories of Motivation
 
Defining Motivation, Basic Assumptions And Theoretical Approaches
 
Need-Based Theories Of Motivation
 
Cognitive Process Theories Of Motivation
 
The Behavioral Approach To Motivation
 
Self-Determination Theory
 
Job-Based Theories Of Motivation
 
The Practical Valu

About the author

STEVE M. JEX, PHD, is a well-known researcher in workplace stress and consults for many organizations including the United States Army. He teaches and directs graduate students at Bowling Green State University.
THOMAS W. BRITT, PHD, is a social psychologist specializing in work and family. He brings that expertise as well as his teaching experience with undergraduates to this new edition of Organizational Psychology. He teaches and directs graduate students at Clemson University.

Summary

The foundation of organizational psychology, updated to reflect the changing workplace Organizational Psychology: A Scientist-Practitioner Approach, Third Edition provides students with a thorough overview of both the science and practice of organizational psychology.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas W Britt, Thomas W. Britt, Thomas W. (Clemson University Britt, Steve M Jex, Steve M. Jex, Steve M. (Bowling Green State University Jex, Jex Steve M.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.02.2015
• EAN: 9781118724071
• ISBN: 978-1-118-72407-1
• No. of pages: 720
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Psychologie, Arbeitspsychologie, Psychology, Psychologie i. d. Arbeitswelt, Organizational & Industrial Psychology