Psychology and Work Today: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology (8th Edition)

Practical and applied issues are the focus in this text for an introductory course in industrial-organizational psychology. Theories, methods, and research results are discussed within the framework of actual work situations. Psychology programs are described in action in a variety of organizational settings around the world. The text is written for nonmajors in psychology. Material has been rewritten to incorporate recent research for this edition. There are new sections on virtual workplaces and meetings and self-managing work teams, and new discussions of the use of online technology for recruiting, psychological testing, and training. Duane Schultz is affiliated with the university of South Florida. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)