Psychology of Work

Description

Psychology and Work provides a concise, user-friendly introduction to the field of work psychology. The book covers the main issues in the psychology of work and organisations. Topics discussed include the significance of and training, and health and quality of life issues. Organisational psychology is covered in such topics as group behaviour, leadership, and management. The book assumes little or no background knowledge and includes self assessment exercises at the end of each chapter. Psychology and Work makes an ideal introduction to work psychology for students of psychology and business. In common with the other books in the Routledge Modular Psychology Series, Psychology and Work is: concise, cheap, and accessible designed for the modular AS and A2 syllabi written by an experienced A Level teacher and examiner Includes sample essays, progress and review exercises and glossary

Christine Hodson is a lecturer in Psychology at Swindon College. She has also worked as a training consultant in the private and voluntary sectors.