Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Research and Practice

by Paul E. Spector

Explore the foundations of, and latest developments in, industrial-organizational psychology from employee and employer perspectives In the newly revised Eighth Edition of Industrial and Organizational Research and Practice, distinguished researcher and psychologist Paul E. Spector delivers a robust and up-to-date review of the industrial-organizational field that covers the latest research on contemporary trends and traditional areas of the subject. The author draws on four decades of research and teaching experience, balancing employee and organizational perspectives by covering issues relating to both employee well-being and productivity. The new edition places a special focus on how technology is affecting a variety of issues in industrial-organizational psychology, especially employee selection and training. The growing trend of gamification as it relates to employee assessment, motivation, and training is discussed.  Each chapter includes a special feature that links to the author’s weekly blog expanding on the topics explained within the book. The book includes an instructor guide for using the blog in class. The book also Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying industrial-organizational psychology, Industrial and Organizational Research and Practice will also earn a place in the libraries of business students with an interest in organizational psychology seeking an accessible overview of the industrial-organizational field.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, School, Science, Business

416 pages, Paperback

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

Merged review:

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