Work Psychology in Action

Description

The new edition of this popular, accessible and skills-oriented textbook introduces key psychological concepts and demonstrates how they come into play in the real world of work, while building strong awareness of how business priorities inform and underpin applied psychology. It combines summaries of important research studies with an exploration of topics from different international perspectives to offer students a deeper appreciation of how psychology develops and is used in the world of business. The book takes a practical, problem-solving approach to understanding the role of psychology in the workplace and focuses on employability skills that will benefit students in their future careers. Written by a highly experienced lecturer, this book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate business and psychology students taking modules in work psychology. New to this Edition: - Fully updated to include the latest research and theory in the field - Reworked chapter on communication and culture - New material on neuroscience - New features such as 'Psychology and Technology' - Updated 'International Perspectives'feature, including a wider range of countries and perspectives of Indigenous peoples - New examples and case studies from a wider geographical range, including Asia, Australasia and the Middle East

Anna Sutton is a Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology in the Psychology Department at the University of Waikato New Zealand. She has previously taught in the Business School at both Manchester Metropolitan and Leeds Beckett Universities.

This excellent, thought-provoking book builds upon the strengths of the first edition and the result is comprehensive, well-written and full of interest. Anna Sutton captures the nuances and complexity of psychological theory and clearly demonstrates how it is relevant in today's workplace. Essential reading for students and practitioners alike! * Mark Crowder, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK * Work Psychology in Action uses case studies that reflect contemporary challenges to enable students to connect theory to the issues that are likely to concern them. Readers will benefit from the practical focus, which shows how core areas of practice such as recruitment, selection processes and organisational development are applied in the real world. These highlight the challenges that practitioners encounter when working with clients, and demonstrate the value of rigorous methods. * Andrew Clements, Coventry University, UK * The second edition of Anna Sutton's 'Work Psychology in Action' does not disappoint. In addition to detailed coverage of the basic principles of work psychology, it discusses more topical issues such as climate change, gamification and the gig economy, while case studies help to bring the topics to life. This book will be a valuable resource for psychology and business students alike. * Sheena Johnson, University of Manchester, UK * This is my 'go-to' text for students wanting to learn more about work psychology. It covers all the core areas but does so succinctly drawing on recent and engaging research. The case studies are excellent at bringing theory to life clearly showcasing how work psychology is used in practice. * Gemma Pike, University of the West of England, UK *