Download or read book Social Psychology and Organizations written by David De Cremer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-01-07 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is one of the first to provide an overview of recent developments in social psychological theory as it applies to organizational issues. It brings together outstanding scholars whose research touches the interfaces of social psychology , IO psychology and organizational behavior. Social psychology deals with social interactions between individuals and groups. As individuals populate, run, and confuse (!) organizations, analyzing individual behavior and interpersonal interactions is critical for understanding organizational effectiveness and success, as well as individual satisfaction and well-being. The chapters in this volume address the critical topics for current and future organizational life such as prosocial and antisocial behavior, ethics, trust, creativity, diversity, stress, conflict, power and leadership and many more.
Download or read book Advances in Social and Organizational Psychology written by Donald A. Hantula and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2006-08-15 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume is a collection of thought-provoking essays on the current state of social and organizational psychology. The topics range from data analysis and interpretation, to research ethics, to theoretical issues, to an examination of psychological epistemology and theory. The book is divided into three sections. The first section, focuses on Ralph Rosnow’s greatest contribution to psychology, advancing our knowledge of the methods and ethics of research. This section introduces refinements in research methodology, ethical issues in the conduct of psychological research, and the thorny problems of artifact in behavioral research. Four of the chapters in the next section cover topics in organizational psychology (consumer behavior, rumor in organizational contexts, decision making, and leadership) and three review social psychological topics (science and social issues, smiling, and human values). The final section is a collection of chapters on theory from three eminent scholars. This thought provoking finale raises epistemological questions for future generations to solve. The book is intended for graduate students and scholars in social, organizational, and consumer psychology, and related disciplines such as communication, management, marketing, management information systems, and sociology.
Download or read book Advances in Social Organizational Psychology written by Donald A. Hantula and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2006-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume is a collection of thought-provoking essays on the current state of social and organizational psychology. The topics range from data analysis and interpretation, to research ethics, to theoretical issues, to an examination of psychological epistemology and theory. The book is divided into three sections. The first section, focuses on Ralph Rosnow’s greatest contribution to psychology, advancing our knowledge of the methods and ethics of research. This section introduces refinements in research methodology, ethical issues in the conduct of psychological research, and the thorny problems of artifact in behavioral research. Four of the chapters in the next section cover topics in organizational psychology (consumer behavior, rumor in organizational contexts, decision making, and leadership) and three review social psychological topics (science and social issues, smiling, and human values). The final section is a collection of chapters on theory from three eminent scholars. This thought provoking finale raises epistemological questions for future generations to solve. The book is intended for graduate students and scholars in social, organizational, and consumer psychology, and related disciplines such as communication, management, marketing, management information systems, and sociology.
Download or read book Advances in Organizational Psychology written by Bernard M. Bass and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1987-11 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sponsored by the Division of Organizational Psychology of the International Association of Applied Psychology, this volume presents a unique global overview of the present state of organizational psychology. The internationally renowned contributors cover such topics as attitudes towards work in European and non-European societies, methodological problems and the search for principles of management and leadership. The book reflects a maturing body of theory and empirical research that transcends national boundaries.
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Download or read book Advances in Applied Social Psychology written by R. F. Kidd and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1983. This volume is the second in a series of volumes on applied social psychology. The contents of the contributions represent the richly diverse approaches and settings in which social psychology is being used. In preparing their chapters, the contributors were asked to focus on how social psychologists,' as scientists and advocates, could contribute to the resolution of the debates that often surround important social problems. Each author was asked to place his or her attempts to use social psychological knowledge in the context of his or her own specific problem. If one consistent theme emerges from this collection, it is the emphasis on employing social psychology to enlighten and understand decisions at the level of public policy. This book is a vital display of how existing literature and methods in the field can work to illuminate and inform issues of national and even international importance.
Download or read book Developments in Work and Organizational Psychology written by Manfusa Shams and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2005-12-01 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aims to present analyses of some major developments in work and organisational psychology, with a focus on international business and management. This book deals with such topics as globalization, international business negotiations, cross-cultural communication, entry strategies, doing business in different regions, and future trends.
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Download or read book Advances in Organisational Psychology written by A. Ian Glendon and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an impressive array of contemporary topics in industrial and organisational psychology from the Asia Pacific region With edited contributions drawn from the very best of material showcased originally at the 2005 conference.
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Download or read book Advances in Applied Social Psychology written by R. F. Kidd and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1980. The purpose of this volume is to widen, stimulate, and inform the growing debate surrounding the application of social psychological knowledge. It includes the history of applied social psychology and follow the changing nature of definitions of both applied and basic issues.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology written by Steven G. Rogelberg and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2007 with total page 1169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description
Download or read book International Review of Industrial and Organizational Psychology 2010 written by Gerard P. Hodgkinson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-04 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the twenty-fifth volume in the most prestigious annual series for the field of industrial and organizational psychology. Continuing the tradition of providing scholarly, up-to-the-minute reviews and updates of theory and research, this volume surveys developments in such familiar areas as employee selection, team cognition and adaptation, leadership, and diversity management. Newer topics include corporate communications, coaching, and positive organizational behavior. Each chapter offers a comprehensive and critical survey of the topic and is supported by a valuable bibliography.
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