This textbook provides a concise and user-friendly introduction to psychology in the modern day workplace. The approach is critical, providing an emphasis on social psychology, with the traditional core topics found on a work psychology course being covered. In addition, the text will also introduce a range of more contemporary topics including relationships at work, emotional intelligence, diversity, and trauma at work. The text is written by a team teaching work psychology and organizational behaviour to HRM and business students. The book provides an accessible and lively introduction to the subject. Within the text there is a wide range of pedagogical features to help readers learn and understand the subject. Each chapter begins with an opening case study, followed by questions to engage the reader with the chapter; there are also mini case examples, reflective questions, section summaries, and activities. To support students using this textbook, an online resource centre provides additional materials including web links, a searchable glossary, revision cards and tests, games and exercises. For lecturers, a range of teaching materials have been developed, including links to video clips, for use in lecturers and seminars. Online Resource Centre For lecturers: PowerPoint slides for each chapter Lecturer's guide with suggestions for teaching and assessment Test bank Video library; web links, by chapter, to online video clips All tables, figures and diagrams from the text For students: Web links Tests, games and exercises eg. stress vulnerability test, success orientation quiz, motivation test Glossary Flashcards Study skills - additional study skills material related specifically to work psychology
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-13
9780199227518
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94966174
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Experimental Psychology
Author
Lisa Matthewman, Amanda Rose, Angela Hetherington
Publication Name
Work Psychology: an Introduction to Human Behaviour in the Workplace
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Business
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
265mm
Item Width
197mm
Item Weight
1042g
Additional Product Features
Editor
Amanda Rose, Angela Hetherington, Lisa Matthewman
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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