Work Psychology: Understanding Human Behaviour in the Workplace - Softcover

Arnold, John; Robertson, Ivan T.; Cooper, Cary L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273033298 ISBN 13: 9780273033295

Publisher: Pearson Education Limited, 1991

Synopsis

The aim of this established text is to examine the contribution of psychological theory to our understanding of human behaviour at work. Its accessible and user-friendly style makes it suitable for readers unfamiliar to the theory of work psychology as well as for those with a basic grounding in the subject. The text covers both personnel issues such as selection and training and organisational issues such as decision making, thus making it a comprehensive study of human behaviour in the workplace.
Throughout the text, real-life examples and illustrations are used to support the theory, to show how the concepts dealt with actually apply to work settings.

About this title

Product Description

The fourth edition of Work Psychology by John Arnold retains its popular blend of theory, research and examples. Fully revised and updated with extensive new material, the book offers an accessible and fascinating examination of human behaviour in today’s workplace. Covering a broad range of core topics the book is suitable for undergraduate students in business and management, and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications.

Review

"Compulsory initial reading for students on introductory courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The fourth edition establishes itself as the benchmark introductory textbook for students of occupational psychology. It’s accessible, scientifically-based and well grounded in theory and practice without ever becoming dry. The case study examples throughout are particularly useful."
Dr Neil Anderson, Professor of Organisational Psychology,
University of Amsterdam

"This is the benchmark text in occupational psychology. Everyone considering a career in this field simply has to read this book prior to starting their course."
Dr Andreas Liefooghe, Lecturer in Organisational Psychology, Birkbeck College, University of London

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0273033298
• ISBN 13: 9780273033295
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352