Work Psychology

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Work Psychology provides a concise and user-friendly introduction to psychology in the modern day workplace. The approach is critical, providing an emphasis on social psychology, with the traditional core topics found on a work psychology course being covered. In addition, the text will also introduce a range of more contemporary topics including relationships at work, emotional intelligence, diversity, and trauma at work. The text is written by a team teaching work psychology and organizational behaviour to HRM and business students. The book provides an accessible and lively introduction to the subject.Within the text there is a wide range of pedagogical features to help readers learn and understand the subject. Each chapter begins with an opening case study, followed by questions to engage the reader with the chapter; there are also mini case examples, reflective questions, section summaries, and activities. For lecturers, a range of teaching materials have been developed, including links to video clips, for use in lecturers and seminars. Online Resource Centre For lecturers: PowerPoint slides for each chapter Lecturer's guide with suggestions for teaching and assessment Test bank Video library; web links, by chapter, to online video clips All tables, figures and diagrams from the text

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Lisa Matthewman Principal Lecturer in Occupational and Organisational Psychology at the University of Westminster. Amanda Rose Principal Lecturer in Occupational and Organisational Psychology at the University of Westminster Angela Hetherington Principal Lecturer in Work Psychology at the University of Westminster. Table of Contents 1. Introduction and Overview of Work Psychology 2. Amanda Rose: Research Methods in Work Psychology 3. Personality and individual differences 4. Perceptions and attitudes at work 5. Motivation and work satisfaction 6. Relationships at work 7. Groups, teams and decision making 8. Leadership at work 9.Career management and development 10. Organizational change and development 11. Human performance and the work environment 12. Assessing people at work 13. Learning, training and development 14. Psychological health in the workplace 15. The loss of work 16.The future of work