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Focusing on practical and applied issues in today's business and industrial world, this informative and entertaining book teaches readers about the nature of work in modern society and shows them how I/O psychology will directly influence their lives as job applicants, trainees, employees, managers, coordinators, and consumers.Covers the major theories, models, research techniques and findings of the science of I/O psychology within the framework of actual work situations and problems. Describes programs in action, showing how they are developed and implemented in a variety of organizational settings with diverse groups of workers operating in many countries. Recognizes the changing composition of the work force, changing economic conditions, and the effects of technology on the nature and content of jobs as we approach the 21st century. Explores such cutting-edge topics as changing attitudes on affirmative action and the role of self-esteem and negative affectivity in stress. Incorporates more than 400 new research studies and theoretical articles throughout, plus integrates 'Newsbreaks' which provide informal discussions of real-world job issue.For psychologists and business professionals. ... Read more

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Very Useful and Informative
Review: This book attempts to describe the major fields in industrial/organizational psychology.For a textbook designed for use in an introductory-level course, it does its job fairly well.
This book is very easy to use, and utilizes most of the more common aids to direct the reader to the most-salient information in each chapter, such as using bold-face for definitions and breaking the chapter up into several sections.It also provides a tremendous amount of additional information used to strengthen and support what is presented in each chapter.Most of this work is accomplished using the sides of each page, which is common in most current textbooks.The sheer number of visual aids used throughout the book is impressive, and despite the frequency with which they are used, they are usually helpful.
The single greatest fault that I can raise with this textbook is that, quite simply, the scope is so broad.Its purpose is to present the reader with a brief exposure to each of the major fields in I-O Psychology, and it succeeds in doing this.However, many of the chapters feel a little too general, especially towards the end of the book, when the authors are still presenting more subsets of I-O Psychology.Several chapters are used in the front of the book to give the reader a working terminology for the book and a basic theoretical framework needed to better understand some of the more difficult concepts in this field.Since the book never moves beyond an introduction to all these subsets of I-O Psychology, however, it seems as if some of this information could be trimmed down so that more depth could be achieved in some of the later chapters.Of course, the danger with this approach might be that the book would move beyond the purpose for which it was intended.
For the most part, this is a well-constructed, informative textbook, and serves to introduce its readers to I-O Psychology.The chapters flow very well, and the textbook is broken down nicely so that the reader is never overwhelmed with too much information at one sitting.Some chapters are more effective than others, and some of the introductory chapters seem a bit unnecessary, but those are essentially the book's only failings.
This is a good textbook that I would recommend to anyone looking for information on I-O Psychology.At the very least, it will help readers determine where their true interest is in this field and provide them with a good working vocabulary as well. ... Read more

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". . . the writing makes this book interesting to all levels of students. Bobko tackles tough issues in an easy way but provides references for more complex and complete treatment of the subject. . . . there is a familiarity and love of the material that radiates through the words."

--Malcolm James Ree, ORGANIZATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS, April 2002

"This book provides one of the clearest treatments of correlations and regression of any statistics book I have seen. . . . Bobko has achieved his objective of making the topics of correlation and regression accessible to students. . . . For someone looking for a very clearly written treatment of applied correlation and regression, this book would be an excellent choice."

--Paul E. Spector, University of South Florida

"As a quantitative methods instructor, I have reviewed and used many statistical textbooks. This textbook and approach is one of the very best when it comes to user-friendliness, approachability, clarity, and practical utility."

--Steven G. Rogelberg, Bowling Green State University

Building on the classical examples in the first edition, this updated edition provides students with an accessible textbook on statistical theories in correlation and regression. Taking an applied approach, the author uses concrete examples to help the student thoroughly understand how statistical techniques work and how to creatively apply them based on specific circumstances they face in the "real world."

The author uses a layered approach in each chapter, first offering the student an intuitive understanding of the problems or examples and progressing through to the underlying statistics. This layered approach and the applied examples provide students with the foundation and reasoning behind each technique, so they will be able to use their own judgement to effectively choose from the alternative data analytic options.

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The book was great
I received the book promptly and it was in excellent condition!Correlation and Regression: Principals and Applications for Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Management (Organizational Research Methods) ... Read more

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This is the twentieth in the most prestigious series of annual volumes in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. The series provides authoritative and integrative reviews of the key literature of industrial psychology and organizational behaviour. The chapters are written by established experts and topics are carefully chosen to reflect the major concerns in both the research literature and in current practice.
Continuing in the tradition of the series as a whole, this twentieth volume provides scholarly, up-to-the-minute reviews and updates of work in a number of well-established areas such as: mergers and acquisitions, burnout and health, and personality in industrial and organizational psychology. Emergent issues are also covered in chapters on social identity, emotions in organizations, the contribution of industrial and organizational psychology to ensuring safety in commercial aircraft, and the analysis of justice in human resource management decisions. Each chapter offers a comprehensive and critical survey of the chosen topic, and each is supported by a valuable bibliography. For advanced students, academics and researchers, as well as professional psychologists and managers, this remains the most authoritative and current guide to new developments and established knowledge in the field of industrial and organizational psychology.
Contributors to Volume 20
Neal M. Ashkanasy, Australia
Claire E. Ashton-James, Australia
Shlomo Berliner, Israel
Susan Cartwright, UK
Jose M. Cortina, USA
Naomi Ellemers, The Netherlands
Stephen W. Gilliland, USA
Don Harris, UK
S. Alexander Haslam, UK
Michael J. Ingerick, USA
Samuel Melamed, Israel
Layne Paddock, USA
Itzhak Shapira, Israel
Arie Shirom, Israel
Lauren Thomas, UK
Sharon Toker, Israel ... Read more

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Written by Michael Aamodt, this workbook contains exercises on a wide variety of interesting topics including determining pay equity, research design, employee privacy issues, employee recruitment and more. ... Read more

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Industrial and organizational psychologists help develop strategies that optimize human potential and build better organizations by focusing on behavior within the specific environmental, technological, and social environment of the workplace. Bottom line, I/O psychologists contribute to an organizations success by resolving its human problems and improving the performance and well-being of its people.

With more than 400 entries, the Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology presents a thorough overview of the cross-disciplinary field of industrial and organizational psychology for students, researchers, and professionals in the areas of psychology, business, management, and human resources. In two volumes, readers are provided with state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts.

Key Features

• Covers cutting-edge topics such as terrorism at work and cyber-loafing as well as timeless topics such as employee selection techniques, performance management, leadership, diversity, career development, compensation and work rewards, conflict resolution, ergonomics, teams, group dynamics, workplace safety, judgment and decision making, life/work balance, motivation, job satisfaction, training programs, workplace stress and health, and much more! Contributors represent the foremost faculty, journal editors, practitioners, and professional society leaders from through out the world. They provide a historical and contemporary perspective on the topic in a reader-friendly manner that stresses both science and practical application.
• Extensive cross-listing allows the reader to identify common threads among topics. Entries conclude with references and lists of further readings and web sites. Offers contributions from major subfields shaping I/O Psychology today, including social psychology, industrial relations, communication studies, organizational sociology, human factors, occupational health, and management
• Provides a Readers Guide topical table of contents and an integrated set of unique appendices designed for an aspiring I/O psychologist.

Key Themes

• History Ethical and Legal Issues
• Research Methods
• Measurement Theory and Statistics
• Understanding and Assessing Individual Differences
• Employment, Staffing, and Career Issues
• Developing, Training, and Evaluating Employees
• Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior
• Motivation and Job Design
• Leadership and Management
• Groups, Teams, and Working with Others
• Employee Well-Being and Attitudes
• Organizational Structure, Design, and Change
• Professional Organizations and Related Fields

 

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Now in its 23rd year, the International Review of Industrial and Organizational Psychology has attracted contributions from leading researchers and produced many citation classics. Each volume is a state-of-the-art overview of topics spanning the full spectrum of I/O psychology and 2008 is no exception. Areas covered include leadership development, the psychology of careers, employee recruitment, health promotion in the workplace, and politics at work.  Each chapter is supported by a valuable bibliography. For advanced students, academics, researchers and professionals this remains the most current and authoritative guide to new developments and established knowledge in the field.Download Description
This is the twentieth in the most prestigious series of annual volumes in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. The series provides authoritative and integrative reviews of the key literature of industrial psychology and organizational behaviour. The chapters are written by established experts and topics are carefully chosen to reflect the major concerns in both the research literature and in current practice. Continuing in the tradition of the series as a whole, this twentieth volume provides scholarly, up-to-the-minute reviews and updates of work in a number of well-established areas such as: mergers and acquisitions, burnout and health, and personality in industrial and organizational psychology. Emergent issues are also covered in chapters on social identity, emotions in organizations, the contribution of industrial and organizational psychology to ensuring safety in commercial aircraft, and the analysis of justice in human resource management decisions. Each chapter offers a comprehensive and critical survey of the chosen topic, and each is supported by a valuable bibliography. For advanced students, academics and researchers, as well as professional psychologists and managers, this remains the most authoritative and current guide to new developments and established knowledge in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. ... Read more

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Ethics and Values in Industrial-Organizational Psychology is one of the first books to integrate work from the fields of moral philosophy, moral psychology, IO Psychology and political and social economy, as well as business. It sets out to provide a "framework for moral action" and presents practical models for ethical decision making. It can serve as a textbook for ethics courses, at the graduate and doctoral level, in organizational psychology, organizational behavior, marketing, and human resource management.


It will be a resource to anyone interested in ethics and standards in psychology and business.
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Published in its First Edition 20 years ago, PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO WORK is the long-time market leader in the field of I/O psychology and has become the definitive standard for textbooks in this field. A significant revision, the Seventh Edition continues the text?s tradition of providing a highly readable and understandable framework for the teaching and learning of I/O psychology at the undergraduate level. Muchinsky?s text is renowned for its balanced blend of science and practice, based on the most current knowledge in the field, citing more than 800 references, the majority of which were published in the last five years. Case studies, field notes, and examples based on actual organizations illustrate and bring to life the relevance of I/O psychology to students? daily lives. This new edition enables students to understand the social, cultural, and structural changes affecting the world of work as it applies to employees and employers. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Important work.
Quite good. Important forum where day-to-day issues that come up in a workplace are tackled in a no-nonsence manner and explained in an integral causational respect.

Refund???!!!!!???
My review for this item is a bad one because I purchased the book and then right before it was supposed to arrive in my hands they initiate a refund because they are "unable to fulfill your order." I was not pleased.So my advice to you, be careful, they might have an "inventory discrepancy" and therefore you will not get the book you purchased.

The Best Book on I/O Psych
This is the best book available on Industrial/Organizational Psychology. I have used it for several years. I enjoy it, and my students enjoy as well.

Dr. Michael Beitler
Author of "Strategic Organizational Change"

Writing uncomplicated but too theoretical
I think that they should have presented a more applicable, rather than theoretical, approach to the foundations of work. However, it covered a variety of topics and the tables were superb. ... Read more

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Regardless of the job market situation, there is always a certain level of voluntary employee withdrawal - lateness, absence, avoidance of work, undue socializing - that affects the well being of the organization. This volume explores the various manifestations of employee withdrawal, how they may be assessed, and identifies relevant antecedents and moderators, attitudinal as well as behavioral. The authors have focused on issues such as national culture and perceptions of absence legitimacy, components of voluntary employee turnover, the role of performance management process in employee withdrawal behavior, and current controversies concerning the withdrawal phenomenon. In addition, some creative perspectives on changing information technology, the taxonomy of lateness behavior, and the association between smoking and absenteeism are offered. ... Read more

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This is the eighteenth in the most prestigious series of annual volumes in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. The series provides authoritative and integrative reviews of the key literature of industrial psychology and organizational behavior. The chapters are written by established experts and topics are carefully chosen to reflect the major concerns in the research literature and in current practice.

Specific issues covered in this volume reflect the growth and complexity of the organizational psychology field, for example: Implicit Knowledge and Experience in Work and Organizations, Flexible Working Arrangements, Web-based Recruiting and Testing, Economic Psychology, Workaholism, and a review of Ethnic Group Differences and Measuring Cognitive Ability.

Each chapter offers a comprehensive and critical survey of a chosen topic, and each is supported by valuable bibliography. For advanced students, academics, and researchers, as well as professional psychologists and managers, this remains the most authoritative and current guide to developments and established knowledge in the field of industrial and organizational psychology.Download Description
"This is the seventeenth in the most prestigious series of annual volumes in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. The series provides authoritative and integrative reviews of the key literature of industrial psychology and organizational behaviour. The chapters are written by established experts and topics are carefully chosen to reflect the major concerns in the research literature and in current practice.This seventeenth volume continues to provide coverage of emergent issues such as: Coping with Job Loss; The Older Worker in Organizational Context; Employment Relationships from the Employer's Perspective; Great Minds Don't Think Alike?: Past, Present and Future of Cross-Cultural Studies in Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Executive Health; The Influence of Values in Organizations; New Research Perspectives and Implicit Managerial Competency Modelling in China. Each chapter offers a comprehensive and critical survey of a chosen topic, and each is supported by valuable bibliography. For advanced students, academics, and researchers, as well as professional psychologists and managers, this remains the most authoritative and current guide to developments and established knowledge in the field of industrial and organizational psychology." ... Read more