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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.
Autorentext
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.
Klappentext
An updated and revised exploration of organizational psychology
The third edition of Organizational Psychology: A Scientist-Practitioner Approach offers a comprehensive review of the latest developments and current research in the field. The text presents a clear understanding of research methodology and examines the behavior of individuals within organizational settings. Authors Steve Jex and Thomas Britt reveal how psychological models can be used to enhance morale, productivity, and quality of service.
Designed to be an accessible and hands-on resource, Organizational Psychology's third edition contains information on important changes in both the field of organizational psychology and important trends in organizations. The new edition retains the hallmark features of the first two editions and includes:
Zusammenfassung
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
Inhalt
Preface xi
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 1
What Is Organizational Psychology? 2
Organizational Psychology in Context 4
The Scientist-Practitioner Approach 6
Historical Influences in Organizational Psychology 11
Recent Past and Beyond 22
The Chapter Sequence 23
Chapter Summary 24
Suggested Additional Readings 25
CHAPTER 2 RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 27
Methods of Data Collection 28
Special Issues in Data Collection 44
Ethics in Data Collection 53
Statistical Methods in Organizational Psychology 54
Special Issues in Statistical Analysis 59
Chapter Summary 67
Suggested Additional Readings 68
CHAPTER 3 ATTRACTION AND SOCIALIZATION 69
The Recruitment Process: An Organizational Perspective 70
The Recruitment Process: The Applicant's Perspective 74
Organizational Socialization 77
The Impact of Diversity on Organizational Socialization 101
The Future of Organizational Socialization Research 102
Chapter Summary 103
Suggested Additional Readings 104
**CHAPTER 4 THE WORKNONWORK INTERFACE 105
Kelsey-Jo Ritter and Steve M. Jex
Some Basic Assumptions About the Work and NonWork Interface 106
The Transition Into Work: Youth Employment 107
Transition to a Career 112
Balancing Work and Nonwork Demands 113
Antecedents of Work-Family Conflict 115
Consequences of Work-Family Conflict 116
Reducing and Preventing Work-Family Conflict 117
The Positive Side of Work-Family Inte…