An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology
An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology by Maria C.W. Peeters, Jan de Jonge and Toon W. Taris
English | 2013 | ISBN: 1119945526 , 1119945534 | ISBN-13: 9781119945529 , 9781119945536 | 512 pages | PDF | 5,3 MB
English | 2013 | ISBN: 1119945526 , 1119945534 | ISBN-13: 9781119945529 , 9781119945536 | 512 pages | PDF | 5,3 MB
This is the first comprehensive overview of work psychology, with coverage of classic models, current theories, and contemporary issues affecting the 21st-century worker.
• Examines the positive aspects of work–motivation, performance, creativity, and engagement—instead of focusing only on adverse effects
• Edited by leaders in the field with chapters written by a global team of experts from the US, UK, Europe, and Australia
• Discusses topics such as safety at work, technology, working times, work-family interaction, working in teams , recovery, job demands and job resources, and sickness absence
• Suitable for advanced courses focused on work psychology as a sub discipline of work and organizational psychology
• Didactic features include questions for discussion, boxes with practical applications, further reading sections, and a glossary