Name: Industrial/Organizational Psychology By Michael Aamodt (Radford University)
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Industrial/Organizational Psychology: An Applied Approach by Michael Aamodt (Radford University)

Striking a balance between research, theory, and application, the eighth edition of INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: AN APPLIED APPROACH helps readers discover the relevance of industrial/organizational psychology in everyday life through practical application. Readers analyze topics such as resume writing, interview survival, job description authoring, performance appraisal, employment law, job satisfaction, work motivation, and leadership. Humor, case studies, real-world examples, and a friendly writing style make the book both readable and interesting. Numerous charts, tables, flowcharts, and exercises help readers conceptualize complex issues.

About Michael Aamodt (Radford University)

Michael G. Aamodt (M.A., Ph.D., University of Arkansas) is a Professor Emeritus of industrial/organizational psychology at Radford University in Radford, Virginia. Currently a principal consultant at DCI Consulting Group, he continues to teach a course each semester to fulfill his love of teaching. An award-winning teacher, Mike has taught courses in employee selection, job analysis, compensation, employee training and development, organizational psychology, organizational influence, organizational politics, and forensic psychology. He has published over 50 articles in professional journals and presented many papers at professional conferences. His fast-paced and humorous presentation style makes him a frequently requested speaker. He is the author of APPLIED INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (7th Edition), RESEARCH IN LAW ENFORCEMENT SELECTION, I/O PSYCHOLOGY IN ACTION, UNDERSTANDING STATISTICS IN I/O PSYCHOLOGY, and HUMAN RELATIONS IN BUSINESS. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, Applied H.R.M. Research, and Criminal Justice and Behavior, and is an active member in such organizations as SIOP, SHRM, IPAC, and the Society for Police and Criminal Psychology. As a trainer and consultant, Mike has helped many organizations deal with such issues as employee selection, performance evaluation, downsizing, organizational change, compensation, and motivation. He is considered one of the nation's experts in police psychology.

1. Introduction to I/O Psychology. 2. Job Analysis and Evaluation. 3. Legal Issues in Employee Selection. 4. Employee Selection: Recruiting and Interviewing. 5. Employee Selection: References and Testing. 6. Evaluating Selection Techniques and Decisions. 7. Evaluating Employee Performance. 8. Designing and Evaluating Training Systems. 9. Employee Motivation. 10. Employee Satisfaction and Commitment. 11. Organizational Communication. 12. Leadership. 13. Group Behavior, Teams and Conflict. 14. Organization Development. 15. Stress Management: Dealing with the Demands of Life and Work.

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9781305118423

ISBN 10

1305118421

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Industrial/Organizational Psychology: An Applied Approach by Michael Aamodt (Radford University)

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Michael Aamodt (Radford University)

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Cengage Learning, Inc

Year published

2014-11-17

Number of pages

688

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