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"This concise but comprehensive introduction to organizational and work psychology links theory and practice to provide an overview of both the academic and professional aspects of this field. It examines personal practice in the work environment, explores work from a management perspective, and also covers the politics of work organizations. Each chapter contains discussion of ethical issues, research methods, and real-world applied examples. The integrated and interactive approach, combined with full online support and comprehensive coverage, make this book the ideal companion for courses in this area"--

Psychologists have been fascinated by the world of work, and the changing relationship between people, technology and the workplace, since the onset of the industrial revolution. And in providing a complete and contemporary overview of this evolving and fascinating field, the new edition of Work and Organizational Psychology is the perfect textbook, outlining not only the key theoretical ideas, but also how they relate to the role of psychologists advising today's organizations.The only textbook to integrate the fields of HRM and organizational behaviour, the new edition is thoroughly revised

This paper explores the role of neoliberal ideology in workplace practices and in work and organizational psychology (WOP) research. It analyses how neoliberal ideology manifests in these two domains by using a prominent framework from the field of political theory to understand ideology through three different logics: political, social and fantasmatic logics. We explore the main neoliberal assumptions underlying existing practices in the workplace as well as in WOP research, how individuals are gripped by such practices, and how the status quo is maintained. The paper analyses how individuals in the contemporary workplace are henceforth influenced by neoliberalism, and how this is reflected in the practices and dominant paradigms within WOP. In particular, we focus on three ways neoliberalism affects workplaces and individual experiences of the workplace: through instrumentality, individualism and competition. The paper finishes with practical recommendations for researchers and practitioners alike on how to devote more attention to the, often implicit, role of neoliberal ideology in their work and research. The discussion elaborates on how alternative paradigms in the workplace can be developed which address the downsides of neoliberalism.

Current Issues in Work and Organizational Psychology is a series of edited books that reflect the state-of-the-art areas of current and emerging interest in the psychological study of employees, workplaces, and organizations. Each volume focuses on a particular topic and consists of chapters contributed by international experts, with an introductory overview written by the editors, who are leading figures in their areas. For the first time, this book offers a comprehensive new collection which gathers together some of the most influential chapters from the series into one volume, providing an essential overview of the hottest topics in work and organizational psychology. Including 24 chapters by many of the leading researchers in the field, the book is split into two parts; the individual in the workplace, and how individuals are organized at work. Topics such as burnout, recruitment, well-being and organizational change are covered, as well as research on emerging topics such as flow, humor, i-deals, and socialization. With an introduction and conclusion by Professor Sir Cary Cooper, this is the ideal companion for any student or practitioner looking for an insightful overview of the most researched topics in work and organizational psychology.

Deckblatt -- Titelseite -- Impressum -- Content -- Author Directory -- 1 Introduction to Work, Organizational, and Business Psychology -- 2 Metatheories in Work, Organizational, and Business Psychology -- 3 Research Methods and Ethics in Work, Organizational, and Business Psychology -- 4 Individual Differences at Work -- 5 Vocational Choices and Career Development -- 6 Work-Nonwork Interface -- 7 Work Stress and Well-Being -- 8 Occupational Safety and Error Management -- 9 Counterproductive Work Behavior -- 10 Positive Organizational Psychology -- 11 Work Analysis -- 12 Work Design -- 13 Personnel Attraction and Selection -- 14 Evaluating and managing employee performance -- 15 Training and Development -- 16 Work Attitudes, Organizational Justice, and the Employment Relationship -- 17 Work Motivation and Self-Regulation -- 18 Negotiation at Work -- 19 Leadership in Organizations -- 20 Teamwork in Organizations -- 21 Entrepreneurship -- 22 Organizational Theory, Analysis, and Development -- Index.