Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Research and Practice

by Paul E. Spector

The field of industrial and organizational psychology continues to see attention and growth and has become one of the major applied specialties in the study of psychology. Since findings from research in this field are relevant to everyone who has held a job, and the field has developed proven methods that businesses and organizations need, industrial and organizational psychology is an excellent demonstration of how society can benefit from the study of psychology. The 6th Edition of "Industrial and Organizational Psychology" incorporates all new and updated literature that has been written on the topic since the 5th edition. Spector's goal is to provide an overview and comprehensive understanding of organizational psychology. Each of the major areas that comprise industrial and organizational psychology is covered in five parts: introduction to the discipline; assessment of jobs, performance, and people; selecting and training employees; the individual and the organization; and the social context of work.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, School, Science, Business

480 pages, Hardcover

First published September 28, 1995

Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'd considered majoring in industrial psychology, til I realized how bloody boring it really is. Thanks for the heads up, Mr. Spector.

[Jacquelyn Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Week five this is one the most exciting classses I had, learning about the workplace and how it help enable the employer get right person for the job. This was an enlightening experience if you are taking psychology 435 this is the book to get.

[Jake Jeffries · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a required book for a college course.
The information was interesting and useful.
I found it to be fairly engaging for a textbook.

[Laurena Lau · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very American oriented. Having worked in various countries in Europe and Asia, I am not sure that the knowledge in this book generalize well to other job markets and business environments outside the US. I read the 7th edition, and I find the information antiquated. It is like the book was written for an era before the internet became widely accessible.

[Nhựt Thúy · Rating 5 out of 5]

hay

[Semanur özkasap]

ı am a psychology student in turkey,ı want to study this book for exam.

[Dante · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read in college, and recommend to colleagues frequently still

[Lou · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a really good example for over-doing it with the explanations of simple concepts

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This book is a really good example for over-doing it with the explanations of simple concepts

[Tim Gannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice primer in the field of industrial and organizational psychology

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good textbook, well laid out chapters with an easy to read writing style. Recommended