Warr Peter B Psychology at Work

Reflecting contemporary developments in psychology as well as society in general, topics in this text range from skill and workload, shiftwork, personnel selection, to training and careers. It also includes the effects of new technology, leadership and management, and job stress and well-being.Applied psychology in work settings has made considerable progress since 1971, when the first edition of this book was published. This updated collection of essays aims to illustrate both the empirical and practical richness of the field as well as its theoretical development. The chapters cover psychological processes, the study of groups and workteams, and the nature of complex organizations as a whole.; Reflecting contemporary developments in psychology as well as society in general, topics range from skill and workload, shiftwork, personnel selection, training and careers. It also includes the effects of new technology, leadership and management, to job stress and well-being, women in employment, corporate culture, and processes of organizational change.