Work Psychology, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (April 21, 2025) © 2026

  • Ray Randall Occupational Psychologist
  • John Arnold Loughborough University Business School
  • Iain Coyne Loughborough University Business School
  • Fiona Patterson Work Psychology Group

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Explore work psychology theory, concepts, and practical applications in a digital eTextbook format.

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Table of contents

  1. The discipline of work psychology
  2. Individual differences
  3. Selection: analysing jobs, competencies and selection methods
  4. Assessing performance at work
  5. Attitudes at work
  6. Work motivation
  7. Training and development
  8. Work-related stress and well-being
  9. Groups, teams and teamwork
  10. Leadership
  11. Careers and Employability
  12. Understanding organisational change and culture
  13. The psychology of dispersed work

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