Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology

by Riggio, Ronald E.

• ISBN13: 9780136009900
• ISBN10: 0136009905
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-11-16
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Courses in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Organizational Psychology From its first edition, two important themes have been the foundation of Ronald E. Riggio'sIntroduction to Industrial / Organizational Psychology. First, because I/O psychology is a field with both a strong scientific base and an applied orientation, the book demonstrates the connection between psychological theory and application: theoretical concepts are shown to lead to useful interventions. Second,this book was designed and written with the student in mind. Whenever possible, the text draws on examples and illustrations from the world of work that students understand - making for an introductory text that appeals to a wide range of students with varying academic backgrounds. This student-centered, real-world driven text demonstrates the connection between psychological theory and application in the field of Industrial / Organizational Psychology.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introduction: Definitions and History

Research Methods in Industrial/Organizational Psychology 18

Personnel Issues

Job Analysis

Employee Selection

Evaluating Employee Performance

Employee Training and Development

Worker Issues

Motivation

Job Satisfaction and Positive Employee Attitudes & Behaviors

Worker Stress and Negative Employee Attitudes & Behaviors

Work Group and Organizational Issues

Communication in the Work Place

Group Processes in Work Organizations

Leadership

Influence, Power, and Politics

Related Areas

Human Factors and Occupational Health Psychology

Glossary

References

Index

Preface

Introduction

Introduction

Definitions and History What is Industrial/Organizational Psychology?

The Science and Practice of Industrial/Organizational Psychology

The Roots and Early History of Industrial/Organizational Psychology

The Beginnings World War I and the 1920s

The Great Depression Years and World War II

The Postwar Years and the Modern Era Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Today and in the Future First trend: The changing nature of work Second trend

Expanding focus on human resources Third trend

Increasing diversity in the workforce Fourth trend

Increasing globalization of business Summary

Research Methods in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology

Social Scientific Research Methods

Goals of Social Scientific Research Methods

Steps in the Research Process Formulation of the problem or issue

Generation of hypotheses

Selecting the research design

Collection of data

Analyses of research data

Interpretation of research results Major Research Designs

The Experimental Method Two examples of the experimental method

A laboratory and a field experiment Quasi-experiments

The Correlational Method Two examples of the correlational method

Meta-analysis The Case Study Method

Measurement of Variables Observational

Techniques Self-report

Techniques Measuring Work Outcomes

The Bottom Line Interpreting and Using Research Results

Summary

Appendix: Statistical Analyses of Research

Data Descriptive Statistics Inferential Statistics

Statistical Analysis of Experimental Method

Data Statistical Analysis of Correlational Method Data

Appendix

Summary

Personnel Issues

Job Analysis

Job Analysis

Job Analysis Methods

Observation

Participation

Existing data

Interviews

Surveys

Job diaries Specific

Job Analysis Techniques

Job Element Method Functional

Job Analysis

Position Analysis

Questionnaire Critical Incidents

Technique Comparing the Different

Job Analysis Techniques

Job Analysis and the ADA

Job Evaluation and Comparable Worth

Summary

Employee Selection A Model for Employee

Selection Steps in the Employee

Selection Process Employee Recruitment Employee Screening

Evaluation of Written Materials

References and Letters of Recommendation

Employment Testi<$$$>

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