Work Psychology in Action

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 260
Edition: 2014
Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 03 Sep 2015
ISBN 10: 1137302305
ISBN 13: 9781137302304
Book Overview: Full reviews will be available to download in a separate word document: 'I find the tone of this book appealing and...think students will engage with the material. Good approach with lots of examples and activities, case studies etc.' - Sheena Johnson, Manchester Business School, UK 'A credit to the author...very accessible to students- I can see international students having no problems in understanding and clarity here...I could see this being a very popular introductory text, especially on non-specialist masters courses (e.g MBAs) or HRM introductory programmes, as well as Occupational Psychology at UG and PG levels' - Neil Anderson, Brunel University Business School, UK 'This textbook has a clear and user-friendly writing style, which is crucial and has contributed to the book's readability...This feature is actually important, as some textbooks are dull. Throughout all chapters, the author has adopted a more humanistic approach and well explained the human-organisation nexus using psychological, managerial and anthro-sociological theories (inc. empirical studies).' - Kirk Chang, Salford University Business School, UK 'I like the style and tone of the writing. Really clear explanation of theories and models, good, relevant examples and case studies that flow.' - John Spoerry, University of Buckingham Business School, UK 'I like the links made to other areas of psychology. I think this will be particularly good for psychology students. The language used is very clear, and there are a number of examples that should appeal to the experience of students. I would consider using this with third year students, but would not be averse to using this with first years. Based on material so far, I would strongly consider adopting this text when it is published. I look forward to seeing the publication of this text.' - Andrew Clements, University of Bedfordshire, Dept of Psychology, UK 'I felt that the clarity of the writing and the quality of the explanations were very good. Many existing well-known psychology textbooks do not, in my opinion, explain the theories, models and research adequately for students who have little knowledge of the area, as well as these chapters did...I would consider adopting it as one of the main recommended books on my work psychology module' - Jenni Newlan, Westminster Business School, UK 'I find the content generally up-to-date and adequate in introducing the basic concepts and knowledge for each of the chapters. I like the effort to align to British Psychological Society (BPS) standards and guidelines throughout the book. I also like the referencing to meta-analytic findings.' - Chan Kim Yin, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 'Work psychology is a broad field that likes to develop and hold on to a wide range of different areas. Presenting this breadth and diversity without losing students in them is a difficult challenge. I think overall she has done a fine job in doing so. Her writing is effective...It's organized, informative, and interesting.' - William Tjosvold, Dean of Faculty of Business, Lingnan University, Hong Kong 'To my knowledge British under-graduates are younger than they are in some other parts of Europe. I think that the style in writing perhaps reflects this, as well as some examples and tests. I appreciate very much that someone has taken the time and effort to cluster different theories and perspectives around some applications or problems. The practical approach is much needed. Further the consultancy-approach is also very useful. I like that idea a lot' - Annika Lantz, Dept of Psychology, Stockholm University, Sweden 'A promising and well thought out volume' - Rachel Morrison, Faculty of Business, Australian University of Technology, Australia