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.

Auteur

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.

Texte du rabat

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:

An examination of how people transition into the work role, how they balance work with life, and how they transition out of work through retirement
Important cross-cultural findings in each chapter
Expanded coverage of the pervasive effects of technology on the social environment of the traditional workplace and the virtual workplace
More graphics, including tables and charts, to help with the understanding of concepts and theories
Vital information on research methods and the use of statistics in understanding organizations.
Expanded coverage on ethics in light of the ongoing scandals in corporations and in politics
Additional readings facilitate in-depth learning
This third edition of the seminal work on organizational psychology is a well-researched and updated guide to the fundamental theories and application of behavioral science in the workplace.

Résumé
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.

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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