An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology

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Synopsis

This is the first comprehensive overview of work psychology, with coverage of classic models, current theories, and contemporary issues affecting the 21st-century worker.   Examines the positive aspects of work–motivation, performance, creativity, and engagement—instead of focusing only on adverse effects Edited by leaders in the field with chapters written by a global team of experts from the US, UK, Europe,  and Australia Discusses topics such as safety at work, technology, working times, work-family interaction, working in teams , recovery, job demands and job resources, and sickness absence Suitable for advanced courses focused on work psychology as a sub discipline of work and organizational psychology Didactic features include questions for discussion, boxes with practical applications, further reading sections, and a glossary

Book details

Author:
Maria C. W. Peeters, Jan De Jonge, Toon W. Taris
ISBN:
9781118652497
Related ISBNs:
9781119945536, 9781119945529
Publisher:
Wiley
Pages:
512
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2019-11-05
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2013
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Psychology, Sociology