Business Psychology and Organisational Behaviour: A Student's Handbook

Throughout the new edition of this highly-regarded textbook there is broad coverage and well-informed evaluation of different theoretical approaches. Insightful practical examples and vivid illustrations from the business world accompany the discussion, showing how the ideas and theories can be applied. Business Psychology and Organisational Behaviour has been carefully revised and updated to cover recent developments in the field. There is new material on: self-monitoring and sensation seeking in personality, self-efficacy and social identity in motivation, extra-sensory perception, emotion, knowledge management in learning, investor psychology, trust, virtual teams, upward and lateral leadership, transformational leadership, political skills, virtual organization and other contemporary organisational issues, culture and diversity, business ethics, corporate governance, innovation, models of change, use of technology in selection, mentoring, career development, e-learning, continuous professional development, bullying at work, cognitive strategies to deal with stress, and workplace counselling. There is a range of helpful features, including learning outcomes, chapter summaries, a comprehensive bibliography and full glossary of key terms. Pointers to additional reading are also provided. An essential textbook for undergraduates and postgraduates studying psychology and organisational behaviour, it will also be welcomed as a rich source of information by practicing professionals. To accompany this textbook, a CD-ROM of teaching resources for qualifying adopters is provided upon request. These resources include: a full chapter-by-chapter Flash slideshow lecture course a multiple-choice question test bank comprising twenty questions per chapter a set of sample discussions based on selected themes in each chapter to prompt seminar involvement.