Work, Organizational, and Business Psychology: An Introductory Textbook

Hannes Zacher · Nale Lehmann-Willenbrock

2022年11月 · Kohlhammer Verlag

關於本電子書

Work, organizational, and business psychology is an applied empirical science and occupational field. Written by 20 leading experts in this area, the chapters in this book provide a comprehensive overview of classic and contemporary theories, methods, and findings. Topics include individual differences and performance, vocational choices and career development, the work-nonwork interface, work stress and well-being, occupational safety, positive and counterproductive work behavior, work analysis and work design, personnel selection and development, work attitudes and motivation, negotiation, leadership, teams, entrepreneurship, and organizational development. The book provides a thorough introduction to work, organizational, and business psychology for students in Bachelor and Master programs at universities and universities of applied sciences. It also provides a useful resource for lecturers as well as practitioners in companies and other organizations

關於作者

Hannes Zacher is professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at Leipzig University. He earned his Ph.D. in 2009 and subsequently worked in academic positions in Australia and the Netherlands. In his research program, he investigates aging at work and career development, occupational health and well-being, as well as proactive and adaptive behaviors. Across these research agendas, he employs multiple methodologies, including longitudinal surveys, experience sampling studies, and experiments. His research is well supported through competitive grants and industry funding. Nale Lehmann-Willenbrock is professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and director of the Center for Better Work at the University of Hamburg. She earned her Ph.D. in 2012 and subsequently held academic positions at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and University of Amsterdam. She studies emergent behavioral patterns in organizational teams, social dynamics among leaders and followers, and meetings at the core of organizations. Her research program blends organizational psychology, management, communication, and social signal processing.