Business psychology and organizational behaviour
Material type:
TextPublication details: New York Routledge 2020 Edition: 6thDescription: vii, 978 pISBN: 9781138182646Subject(s): Psychology, Industrial | Organizational behavior | Personnel management | Psychology, Applied | Industrial efficiencyDDC classification: 158.7 Summary: Business Psychology and Organizational Behaviour introduces principles and concepts in psychology and organizational behaviour with emphasis on relevance and applications. Well organised and clearly written, it draws on a sound theoretical and applied base, and utilizes real-life examples, theories, and research findings of relevance to the world of business and work.
The new edition of this best-selling textbook has been revised and updated with expanded and new material, including: proactive personality and situational theory in personality; theory of purposeful work behaviour; emotional and social anxiety in communication; decision biases and errors; and right brain activity and creativity, to name a few. There are numerous helpful features such as learning outcomes, chapter summaries, review questions, a glossary, and a comprehensive bibliography. Illustrations of practice and relevant theory and research also take the reader through individual, group, and organizational perspectives.
This is an essential textbook for undergraduates and postgraduates studying psychology and organizational behaviour. What is more, it can be profitably used on degree, diploma, professional, and short courses. It's also likely to be of interest to the reflective practitioner in work organizations.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Book
|
Indian Institute of Management LRC General Stacks | Human Resource and Organization Behvaiour | 158.7 MCK (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 002362 |
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
PART I PERSPECTIVES AND ENQUIRY
1. Historical Influences and Research Methodology
PART II THE INDIVIDUAL
2. Personality and Intelligence
3. Psychological Testing, Selection and Appraisal
4. Motivation, Job Design and Extrinsic Rewards
5. Perception and Communication
6. Learning, Memory and Training
7. Individual Decision Making and Creativity
8. Attitudes, Values, Job Satisfaction, and Commitment
PART III THE GROUP
9. Groups
10. Teambuilding
11. Leadership and Management Style
12. Power, Politics, and Conflict
PART IV THE ORGANIZATION
13. Organizational Structure and Design
14. Organizational Culture
15. Organizational Change and Development
16. Health and Work: Stress
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index
Business Psychology and Organizational Behaviour introduces principles and concepts in psychology and organizational behaviour with emphasis on relevance and applications. Well organised and clearly written, it draws on a sound theoretical and applied base, and utilizes real-life examples, theories, and research findings of relevance to the world of business and work.
The new edition of this best-selling textbook has been revised and updated with expanded and new material, including: proactive personality and situational theory in personality; theory of purposeful work behaviour; emotional and social anxiety in communication; decision biases and errors; and right brain activity and creativity, to name a few. There are numerous helpful features such as learning outcomes, chapter summaries, review questions, a glossary, and a comprehensive bibliography. Illustrations of practice and relevant theory and research also take the reader through individual, group, and organizational perspectives.
This is an essential textbook for undergraduates and postgraduates studying psychology and organizational behaviour. What is more, it can be profitably used on degree, diploma, professional, and short courses. It's also likely to be of interest to the reflective practitioner in work organizations.
There are no comments on this title.