This work; which provides an overview of basic psychology and introduces students to personnel management, is suitable for first-year studies in personnel management at higher education institutions. The first seven chapters deal with the psychology of individual behaviour. Phenomena such as individual differences, human abilities, personality and the learning process are covered in depth. Chapters eight to thirteen comment on the socio-psychological aspects of human behaviour, including attitudes, roles and groups. The book ends with a review of the historical development of human resource management, its present status and personnel functions.

Giving an overview of basic psychology and introducing students to personnel management, this text deals with the psychology of human behaviour. Phenomena including individual differences, human abilities, personality, and the learning process are covered in depth.;Chapters eight to 13 comment on the sociopsychological aspects of human behaviour, including attitudes, roles and groups. The book ends with a review of the historical development of human resource management, its present status in South Africa and personnel functions.;Encouraging interaction and on-going learning, this book has the following features: study objectives for each chapter; the introduction to the subject matter; boxes and graphics, highlighting content areas; icons, attracting learners to specidic activities; definitions and illustrative examples; tables, diagrams and cartoons, reinforcing learning; a summary, bringing together core concepts; self-evaluation exercises, integrating knowledge and practice at the end of each chapter; and a comprehensive list of references, encouraging further reading.