Work in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Conte, Jeffrey M.,Landy, Frank J.
Language: English
Published by Wiley-Blackwell, 2006
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- Title
- Work in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Author
- Conte, Jeffrey M.,Landy, Frank J.
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year
- 2006
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1405144343
- ISBN 13
- 9781405144346
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Modular approach: The text features self–contained sections within chapters, for maximum teaching flexibility. Each module ends with point summaries and key terms.
- Cutting–edge topics and research coverage: Includes the Five Factor Theory of Personality, the Big Eight theory of competencies, emotional intelligence, culture and emotions, genetics and job satisfaction, achieving balance between work and non–work, stress and violence, organizational citizenship, measuring motivation, integrity testing, entrepreneurship, computer–based assessment, counterproductive work performance, male vs. female leaders, cross cultural teams, bullying, and more.
- Emphasis on critical thinking: supplementary critical thinking questions present situations and ask students to apply the principles and concepts they′ve learned in that section.
- Case Studies and Boxes provide concrete examples of the issues involved in work and behavior in various applied settings, for example the role of I–O Psychology in the Iraq War and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
- Clear, articulate explanations: The clear prose and interesting examples make the book accessible to a wide range of students.
- Ancillaries include: Instructor′s Manual, Test Bank, Study Guide, Power Point Slides, and a dedicated website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/landyconte2e
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About the Author
Jeffrey M. Conte is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University. He received his B.A. from the University of Virginia and his Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Penn State University. He teaches courses in introductory I–O psychology, advanced personnel psychology, and psychological testing and measurement. His research interests include personnel selection, personality predictors of job performance, time management, the measurement of emotional intelligence, and the factors associated with health and stress in the workplace. Jeff also has interests in cross–cultural research and has conducted research in organizations across the United States as well as in Canada and France. Jeff’s research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. He has published in and provided reviews for many I–O psychology and management journals. Jeff has worked with a variety of organizations addressing such issues as human resource selection, performance appraisal, stress, training evaluation, and organizational factors related to safety. His research and practice has included a wide variety of occupations including lawyers, engineers, firefighters, police officers, and public transportation drivers.
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