Work in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology Book

Combining top-notch research, consulting, and teaching credentials, Frank Landy and Jeff Conte's goal is to provide students with an up-to-date knowledge base that helps them become sophisticated "consumers" when the principles of I-O psychology are applied in the workplace. Students will gain familiarity with I-O psychology concepts, and they will become critical evaluators of contemporary issues and research so that their education carries well past the conclusion of the course.A number of themes recur throughout the text. These themes are repeated to underscore the multi-faceted nature of the work experience. Some key themes that carry through the text are as follows:- Domestic work is becoming increasingly cross-cultural and multinational- Workforces are becoming more diverse- Work teams and groups are as important as individual workers- Work is becoming more complex, technically and organizationallyKey Features include:- Modular approach: The text features self-contained sections within chapters, for maximum teaching flexibility. Each module ends with point summaries and key terms.- Cutting-edge topics and research coverage: Including the Five Factor Theory of Personality, the Big Eight theory of competencies, emotional intelligence, culture and emotions, genetics and job satisfaction, achieving balance between work and non-work, stress and violence, organizational citizenship, measuring motivation, integrity testing, entrepreneurship, computer-based assessment, counterproductive work performance, male vs. female leaders, cross cultural teams, bullying, and more.- Emphasis on critical thinking: supplementary critical thinking questions that ask the student to consider situations where they apply the principles and concepts they've learned in that section.- Case Studies and Boxesprovide concrete examples of the issues involved in work and behavior in various applied settings.- Clear, articulate explanations: The clear prose and interesting examples make the book accessible to a wide range of studentsAncillaries include:Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, Study Guide, Power Point Slides; Web siteRead More