Work Psychology

An Introduction to Human Behaviour in the Workplace

Edited by Lisa Matthewman, Amanda Rose, and Angela Hetherington

Explores the traditional core topics, in addition to developments in the field (including emotional intelligence, relationships at work, diversity and occupational trauma) to show how the psychology of work helps to shape our understanding and knowledge of the world of work.
A critical approach is applied to the presentation of theory, research, and practice to encourage students to apply concepts and evaluate key theories.
Coverage of cross-cultural issues reflect the European and global context of the world of work.
A section at the beginning of the book is devoted to studying work psychology and provides an opportunity to revise core skills including case study analysis, writing reports and essays, and identifying transferable skills for the future.
A wide range of pedagogical features including a colour text design, case studies at the start of each chapter, and reflective questions within each chapter structure the reader's learning and understanding of the subject matter more easily.

Work Psychology

An Introduction to Human Behaviour in the Workplace

Edited by Lisa Matthewman, Amanda Rose, and Angela Hetherington

Description

This textbook 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.

To support students using this textbook, an online resource centre provides additional materials including web links, a searchable glossary, revision cards and tests, games and exercises. For lecturers, a range of teaching materials have been developed, including links to video clips, for use in lecturers and seminars.

Online Resource Center

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

For students:
Web links
Tests, games and exercises eg. stress vulnerability test, success orientation quiz, motivation test
Glossary
Flashcards
Study skills--additional study skills material related specifically to work psychology

Work Psychology

An Introduction to Human Behaviour in the Workplace

Edited by Lisa Matthewman, Amanda Rose, and Angela Hetherington

1. Introduction and Overview of Work Psychology, Karen Powell-Williams
2. Research Methods in Work Psychology, Amanda Rose
3. Personality and individual differences, Natasha Marinkovic Grba
4. Perceptions and attitudes at work, Kamala Balu
5. Motivation and work satisfaction, Jenni Nowlan & Angela Wright
6. Relationships at work, Lisa Matthewman & Peter Foss
7. Groups, teams and decision making, Xanthy Kallis
8. Leadership at work, Xanthy Kallis
9. Career management and development, Jenni Nowlan
10. Organizational change and development, Natasha Marinkovic Grb
11. Human performance and the work environment, Lauren Thomas
12. Assessing people at work, Amanda Rose & Karen Powell-Williams
13. Learning, training and development, Xanthy Kallis, Jenni Nowlan & Kamala Balu
14. Psychological health in the workplace, Angela Hetherington
15. The loss of work, Lisa Matthewman
16. The future of work, Nuala O'Sullivan

Work Psychology

An Introduction to Human Behaviour in the Workplace

Edited by Lisa Matthewman, Amanda Rose, and Angela Hetherington

Author Information

Dr Lisa Matthewman is a Senior Lecturer in Occupational and Organizational Psychology, a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.
Amanda Rose is a Principal Lecturer in Psychology/Human Resource Management.
Dr Angela Hetherington is a Principal Lecturer in Organisational Psychology, and a Charted Occupational Psychologist. All three authors are at Westminster Business School, University of Westminster.

Contributors:

Karen Powell-Williams, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster
Amanda Rose, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster
Natasha Marinkovic Grba
Kamala Balu, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster
Jenni Nowlan, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster
Angela Wright, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster
Lisa Matthewman, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster
Peter Foss, Birmingham City University
Xanthy Kallis, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster
Lauren Thomas, University of Chester
Angela Hetherington, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster
Nuala OSullivan, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster