Psychology of People in Organisations, The, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (17 May 2012) © 2012

  • Melanie Ashleigh University of Southampton
  • Angela Mansi University of Westminster
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Title overview

A genuinely student-friendly and engaging introduction to work psychology and organisational behaviour. Packed with real life examples and ethical dilemmas to start debate and get students thinking critically, The Psychology of People in Organisations offers authoritative content presented in a refreshingly accessible way.

Table of contents

About the authors
Publisher's acknowledgements
Guided tour
Forword
Preface
Introduction

Chapter 1: What is work psychology?
Chapter 2: Ethical issues and the nature of research in organisations
Chapter 3: Individual differences – and emotions at work
Chapter 4: Personality at work – and the dark side of personality
Chapter 5: Work–life balance: well-being at work and the tyranny of technology
Chapter 6: Selection and assessment
Chapter 7: Perception, attitudes and discrimination
Chapter 8: Motivation and learning at work
Chapter 9: Working in teams and groups
Chapter 10: Leadership
Chapter 11: Organisational change and development

Glossary
Index

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