Introduction to Work Psychology (Paperback, 2nd ed)

How does psychological theory help you to understand, shape and influence work behaviour and relationships? How does workplace learning take place? How do you assess workplace values and attitudes? Introduction to Work Psychology 2e features the practical application of theory using relevant workplace examples. Its strength lies in a sound balance between the discussion of psychology, industrial psychology and human resource management. Written in an accessible, academic style, with a focus on African perspectives, examples and indigenous knowledge systems, Introduction to Work Psychology 2e caters for first-year students of industrial psychology at universities, and first-year students of personnel management at universities of technology. Each chapter includes learning objectives; boxed features that illustrate the theory within each chapter; self-assessment tasks for students to measure their progress, and a summary and reflection section that highlights the implications of the theory in practice. This title is suitable for first-year students of industrial psychology at universities, and first-year students of personnel management at universities of technology. New to this edition: There is a greater focus on Africanisation throughout the chapters, with content and theoretical concepts discussed in light of the local context; Complex theoretical concepts are discussed in greater detail to improve understanding; All theoretical concepts, research, data and references have been updated to reflect the latest trends in the market.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2016
Editors:	Ziel Bergh
Dimensions:	240 x 170 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	476
Edition:	2nd ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-042188-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Occupational & industrial psychology Books > Varsity Textbooks Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Human Resource Management Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Psychology Promotions
LSN:	0-19-042188-6
Barcode:	9780190421885

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