Industrial/Organizational Psychology by Paul E Levy
This student-friendly textbook, written by a leading researcher at one of the nation's top I/O programs, is unique in its emphasis on how I/O psychologists are trained; its social/contextual approach to performance appraisal; and the strength of its pedagogy, including "practitioner forums." This edition features full integration of changes and events that are currently taking place in today's work environments. Industrial/Organizational Psychology focuses on the psychology of the workforce, employee health and well-being, organizational behavior, motivation, human resources, and various dynamics of work interaction. Levy's book has been well received by reviewers for its applied approach and for the author's personal, direct, and casual tone, which sets it apart in the field.
Note: Each chapter concludes with a Summary1. The History of I/O Psychology What Is I/O Psychology? How Are I/O Psychologists Trained? What Do I/O Psychologists Do? 100 Years of History The Importance of I/O Psychology in the 21st Century 2. Research Methods in I/O Psychology What Is Science? Research Terminology and Basic Concepts Types of Research Designs Data Collection Techniques Measurement Statistics 3. Job Analysis Some Terminology Approaches to Job Analysis Job Analytic Methods Defining the Job: Descriptions and Specifications The Many Purposes of Job Analysis Job Evaluation 4. Criterion Measurement The Criterion Problem Defining Criteria and Their Properties Two Major Components of the Criterion Problem Distinctions Among Performance Criteria 5. Performance Appraisal Uses of Performance Appraisal The Role of I/O Psychology in Performance Appraisal A Contextual Approach 6. Predictors Classification of Tests Types of Predictors 7. Selection Decisions and Personnel Law A Brief Review Recruitment The Selection Decision Legal Issues in Industrial Psychology 8. Training and Development Assessing Training Needs Learning Context Training Delivery New Content for the New Millenium Training Evaluation 9. Motivation Theoretical Perspectives Applications of Motivational Theories to Organizational Problems 10. Job Attitudes: Antecedents and Consequences Attitudes, Intentions, and Behaviors Job Satisfaction Organizational Commitment Additional Job Attitudes 11. Stress and Worker Well-Being Stress and Strains Environmental Determinants of Well-Being Work-Family Conflict Psychological Effects of Job Loss Workplace Violence 12. Group Processes and Work Teams Groups Versus Teams Social Influence in Groups Group Decision Making Work Teams of the 21st Century 13. Leadership What Is Leadership? Theories New Directions in Leadership Research 14. Organizational Theory and Development Organizational Theory Organizational Development
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| ISBN 13 | 9780618526406 |
| ISBN 10 | 0618526404 |
| Title | Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
| Author | Paul E Levy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cengage Learning, Inc |
| Year published | 2005-05-03 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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