Workplace Psychology: The Science and Practice of Human Resources
Autor Oriel Stricklanden Limba Engleză Paperback – 15 aug 2013
"Workplace Psychology" is a unique blend of psychological theory and research, and workplace application. The book provides a scholarly review of the topics covered on the semi-annual Professional in Human Resources (PHR) examination.
These topics include:
Business Strategy and PerformanceWorkforce Planning: Hiring and Legal IssuesTraining and Employee DevelopmentCompensation, Benefits, and Motivational Concepts Employee and Labor RelationsRisk Management, Safety, and Occupational Stress
Concise and focused, each chapter highlights relevant theory, empirical work, current practices, and legal and professional contexts. The combination of text, images, and graphics helps to maintain student interest. Chapters feature self-test learning objectives, in-text glossaries, research replication and sequencing exercises, short essay questions, and a section on relating the topics to real life. The material is organized around national standards, and highlights current research. The book acknowledges the humor to be found in managing people, but does not shy aware from controversial topics that are often not covered in other texts.
"Workplace Psychology" can be used in courses on the Psychology of Work, Organizational Psychology, and Organizational Behavior. It is also an excellent supplemental text for classes in Employee Relations, and Human Resource Management. In addition to academic courses in universities, community colleges and professional schools, Workplace Psychology is a valuable resource for practitioners studying for the PHR Examination.
Oriel Strickland, Ph.D., PHR, is a professor of psychology at California State University, Sacramento. She earned a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (workplace psychology) from Purdue University, and recently earned national certification as a Professional in Human Resources. Her teaching interests at both the graduate and undergraduate levels include workplace psychology, critical thinking, training, and stress management. Dr. Strickland has published numerous scholarly articles on these topics, and maintains an active role in Human Resources applications. A main focus of her professional life has involved applied research projects that focus on training and program evaluation for private industry as well as state agencies in California."
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781621313540
ISBN-10: 1621313549
Pagini: 264
Dimensiuni: 203 x 254 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.53 kg
Editura: Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN-10: 1621313549
Pagini: 264
Dimensiuni: 203 x 254 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.53 kg
Editura: Cognella Academic Publishing