Business Psychology and Organisational Behaviour, 3rd Edition: A Student's Handbook

by Eugene McKenna (Author)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2000

  $3.23

  This third edition of this student's text in psychology and business has been revised to reflect research and the needs of modern courses. Additional material has been added on important topics including cross-cultural issues, cultural diversity, ethics, psychological testing, emotional intelligence, innovation, new forms of organization, organizational citizenship, intuition in decision making, genetics and emotion. The text provides a comprehensive handbook and reference resource that can be easily understood even by those without a background in psychology. Features designed to help students understand and remember the information include chapter summaries, further reading, learning objectives, and a comprehensive bibliography suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The text is also designed as a reference for professionals in practice.

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $5.70

  This is a radical revision and expansion of the successful textbook Psychology in Business. The coverage has been extended to include Organisational Behaviour, with new chapters on Power, Politics and Conflict; Organisational Structure and Design; Organisational Culture; Organisational Change and Development; Human Resource Practices (Performance Management, Rewards, Selection); and Hazards at Work (Ergonomic issues).
  The original chapters have been thoroughly updated and new material has been added on Intelligence and Testing; Job Design; Communication; Training; Creativity; Decision Styles; Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment; Teambuilding; Inter-Group Behaviour; Leadership; International Issues; and Occupational Stress.
  This will be an essential textbook for courses in business psychology and organisational behaviour. However, due to its comprehensive coverage, it will also provide an invaluable handbook for any practitioner in work psychology, organisational behaviour or personnel management.