Noted in earlier editions for its careful balance between practice and science, this new edition continues to demonstrate how psychological research contributes to an understanding of behavior in the workplace. The book integrates the latest scientific findings and topics into its proven presentation to provide students with a comprehensive and interesting introduction to the field. The author uses humor and an engaging first-person style as he illustrates how psychological concepts and principles are applied to the world of work. Muchinsky's hands-on style gets students involved in research, concepts, and principles. He consistently uses both personal and work environment examples and includes a variety of pedagogical devices to help students develop an understanding of both the practice and the science of the field.
"Noted in earlier editions for its careful balance between practice and science, this new edition continues to demonstrate how psychological research contributes to an understanding of behavior in the workplace....
The 12th edtion of Psychology Applied to Work presents the story of I/O psychology as told through the most recent research, summarized in a focused and easy-to-comprehend manner.
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Provides a comprehensive resource for I/O students. This research-based text is coupled with relevant and contemporary applications of workplace issues.
* Describes how principles of behavior apply to people in work settings.* Comprehensive review of available research, theories/practices; applies research to real-life problems.* More theoretical than Muchinsky.
This adaption of the popular American text, "Psychology Applied to Work", 6th edition, is an introduction to the field of personnel/industrial psychology geared towards a South African audience.
This text is recognized as the leading seller for the Industrial/Organizational psychology course; and Muchinsky is one of only a few educators within the field of I/O psychology who has...
The book describes how and when some principles work, and why others don't. Photographs, tables, figures and cartoons elucidate theoretical concepts described in the book.
The book is unique in that it provides a balanced emphasis on social psychological theory and research.
This book is a landmark in showing how industrial-organizational psychology and related fields contribute to environmental sustainability in organizations.