Written by a team of experts and with contributions from seminal academics and leading practitioners, Work and Occupational Psychology links theoretical learning with key practical skills to form an ideal companion to any student in the field.
Structured around the 8 core areas of Occupational Psychology to ensure a rounded overview
Assumes no prior knowledge making it ideal for students studying Occupational Psychology for the first time
Contemporary discussion including cutting edge research and reflections on the future
Reflects a global workplace through discussion of international and cross-cultural issues and a range of international case studies
Engages critically with the subject to encourage analytical thinking
Online learning aids include hints and tips for discussion questions, online readings, and chapter podcasts
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO WORK AND OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 1: What Is Occupational Psychology? - Lara Zibarras and Rachel Lewis
Chapter 2:What Are Occupational Psychologists? - Lara Zibarras and Rachel Lewis
Chapter 3: Ethical and Research Skills You Will Need as an Occupational Psychologist - Lara Zibarras and Rachel Lewis
PART TWO: KEY AREAS IN OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 4:Employee Relations Motivation - Iain Coyne and Fiona Gavin
Chapter 5:Counselling and Personal Development - Andrew Kinder, Kevin Nind, Diane Aitchison and Eugene Farrell
Chapter 6: Career Development and Appraisal - Juliette Alban Metcalfe
Chapter 7:Design of Environments and Work: Health, Safety and Well-being - Fehmidah Munir and Hilary McDermott
Chapter 8: Organizational Development and Change - Nigel Guenole and David Biggs
Chapter 9: Selection and Assessment - Anna Koczwara and Vicki Ashworth
Chapter 10: Training - Kamal Birdi and Tracey Reid
Chapter 11: Automation and Human Machine Interaction - Varuni Wimalasiri
PART THREE: CONSIDERING THE FUTURE
Chapter 12: Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Occupational Psychology - Lara Zibarras and Rachel Lewis
Chapter 13: Future Directions for Occupational Psychologists - Lara Zibarras and Rachel Lewis
