Organisational psychology in Australia and New Zealand
By: edited by Michael O'Driscoll, Paul Taylor, Thomas Kalliath.
Contributors: O'Driscoll, Michael P.; Taylor, Paul J.; Kalliath, Thomas.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 430
Subjects: Psychology, Industrial -- Textbooks.; Psychology, Industrial -- Australia -- Textbooks.; Psychology, Industrial -- New Zealand -- Textbooks.
Genres: Textbooks.
Description: "In addition to providing a thorough introduction to the field of industrial organisational psychology, this book illustrates the application of psychological theory and research to practical human-resource problems such as staff recruitment and selection, training, performance management, safety management, the development of positive work-related attitudes and work climates, teamwork, and organisational development. Major topics in industrial organisational psychology are also included."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 370-418) and index.
Table of contents: title: 1.; title: Introduction to organisational psychology -- Michael O'Driscoll, Paul Taylor and Thomas Kalliath -- Pt. 1.; title: Assessing and developing people -- -- 2.; title: Job analysis -- Paula Brough and Mike Smith -- 3.; title: Personnel recruitment and selection -- Mike Smith and Paula Brough -- 4.; title: Personnel training and development -- E. James Kehoe and J. E. H. Bright -- 5.; title: Performance management and appraisal -- Paul Taylor -- 6.; title: Career development and change -- Beryl Hesketh and Elizabeth Allworth -- Pt. 2.; title: Individuals and organisations -- -- 7.; title: Work attitudes and values -- Douglas Paton, Duncan Jackson and Peter Johnston -- 8.; title: Work motivation -- Neil Brewer and Natalie Skinner -- 9.; title: Job design -- Nerina L. Jimmieson and Deborah J. Terry -- 10.; title: Job stress and burnout -- Michael O'Driscoll and Paula Brough -- 11.; title: Managing safety risks -- A. Ian Glendon -- 12.; title: Cognitive ergonomics -- Dean H. Owen -- Pt. 3.; title: Social and cultural aspects of organisations -- -- 13.; title: Teamwork in organisations -- Janice Langan-Fox -- 14.; title: Leadership, power, and influence -- Peter Langford and Julie Fitness -- 15.; title: Organisational culture and climate -- Stephen Bochner -- 16.; title: Organisational ethics and justice -- Ming Singer -- 17.; title: Organisational development and change -- Thomas Kalliath and Dianne Waddell.