Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 6th Edition

Demonstrates the connection between psychological theory and application in the field of Industrial / Organizational Psychology. Introduction to Industrial / Organizational Psychology is a student-centered, real-world driven program designed and written with the student in mind, giving examples and illustrations relevant to their world of work. The sixth edition continues to be accessible to students while maintaining a comprehensive coverage of the classical and new topics.With more student-oriented features, instructors will find this the most thoroughly referenced I/O psychology and student accessible text on the market.

Learning Goals 

Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:

• Connect psychological theory in the field of industrial/organizational psychology and apply the concepts to their everyday world of work
• Be familiar with “classic” theories and research along with the latest developments and innovations in the field
• Understand the overview of the world of work.

Table of Contents

PART ONE – Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction: Definitions and History
Chapter 2. Research Methods in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology

PART TWO – Personnel Issues
Chapter 3. Job Analysis
Chapter 4. Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Placement
Chapter 5. Methods for Assessing and Selecting Employees
Chapter 6. Evaluating Employee Performance
Chapter 7. Employee Training and Development

PART THREE – Worker Issues
Chapter 8. Motivation
Chapter 9. Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors
Chapter 10. Worker Stress, Negative Employee Attitudes and Behaviors

PART FOUR – Work Group and Organizational Issues
Chapter 11. Communication in the Workplace
Chapter 12. Group Processes in Work Organizations
Chapter 13. Leadership
Chapter 14. Influence, Power, and Politics
Chapter 15. Organizational Structure, Culture, and Development