Providing a complete and contemporary overview of the evolving and
fascinating world of work, this new edition of Work and Organizational
Psychology is the perfect textbook, outlining not only key theoretical
ideas, but how they relate to the role of psychologists advising today's
organizations.
Integrating the fields of human resource management and organizational
behaviour, the text begins with a chapter to give the reader an insight
into the domain of work and organizational psychology, the development
of the field of work and organizational psychology, tasks and
competencies of organizational and work psychologists, and careers in
work and organizational psychology. The remainder of the book is divided
into thirteen chapters which address the core areas of work and
organizational psychology.
The book is supported by a range of pedagogical features, spotlighting
issues of theoretical, ethical, or contemporary interest, whilst also
enabling students to engage in active learning.