The Psychology of Work
Insights into Successful Working Practices
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Occupational & Industrial Psychology, Business & Finance, Human Resources & Personnel Management, Organizational Behavior
| Author: | Chantal Gautier | ISBN: | 9780749468354 |
| Publisher: | Kogan Page | Publication: | March 3, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Kogan Page | Language: | English |
| Author: | Chantal Gautier |
| ISBN: | 9780749468354 |
| Publisher: | Kogan Page |
| Publication: | March 3, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Kogan Page |
| Language: | English |
***The Psychology of Work***integrates psychological theory with personal narrative from global industry leaders, as well as those entering the workforce, to offer tangible insights into the real world of work. It is ideal for students, professionals and anyone with an interest in how successful organizations operate. It charts the development of the field of organizational psychology and provides the key theoretical frameworks. Crucially, it explores how these can be utilized to enhance organizational culture, and why this is so relevant and important in the modern workplace.
Through the inclusion of interviews with students, ***The Psychology of Work***reveals what the future workforce expect of the organizations that they are going into and encourages students reading the book to reflect on what kind of leaders they would like to be. The book is also a valuable resource to support professionals and practitioners, highlighting current working practices and the need for change, offering practical guidance on how to bring the 'humane' back into organizational life.
***The Psychology of Work***integrates psychological theory with personal narrative from global industry leaders, as well as those entering the workforce, to offer tangible insights into the real world of work. It is ideal for students, professionals and anyone with an interest in how successful organizations operate. It charts the development of the field of organizational psychology and provides the key theoretical frameworks. Crucially, it explores how these can be utilized to enhance organizational culture, and why this is so relevant and important in the modern workplace.
Through the inclusion of interviews with students, ***The Psychology of Work***reveals what the future workforce expect of the organizations that they are going into and encourages students reading the book to reflect on what kind of leaders they would like to be. The book is also a valuable resource to support professionals and practitioners, highlighting current working practices and the need for change, offering practical guidance on how to bring the 'humane' back into organizational life.
