{"product_id":"business-psychology-and-organizational-behaviour-9781138182646","title":"Business Psychology and Organizational Behaviour","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBusiness Psychology and Organizational Behaviour\u003c\/em\u003e introduces principles and concepts in psychology and organizational behaviour with emphasis on relevance and applications. Well organised and clearly written, it draws on a sound theoretical and applied base, and utilizes real-life examples, theories, and research findings of relevance to the world of business and work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new edition of this best-selling textbook has been revised and updated with expanded and new material, including: proactive personality and situational theory in personality; theory of purposeful work behaviour; emotional and social anxiety in communication; decision biases and errors; and right brain activity and creativity, to name a few. There are numerous helpful features such as learning outcomes, chapter summaries, review questions, a glossary, and a comprehensive bibliography. Illustrations of practice and relevant theory and research also take the reader through individual, group, and\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This new up-to-date edition of Eugene McKenna’s highly respected textbook exceeds expectations. It is my book of choice both for teaching and for reference on business psychology and organizational behavior. It brings together relevant insights from past and present research, and it clarifies how the contributions of psychology relate to those of other disciplines. What may appear to be a formidably comprehensive book is actually easy to read due to its clear style and the many summaries and examples provided.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ci\u003eJohn Child, D.Sc., FBA, Professor of Commerce, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This new edition of \u003ci\u003eBusiness Psychology and Organizational Behaviour\u003c\/i\u003e is outstanding. Not only does it cover thoroughly and up-to-date all the areas of business psychology and OB, but also develops new ones as well (e.g., business ethics). The standout for me are the international case studies, and particularly practitioner perspectives. A must-buy textbook in the field of OB by a renowned author and scholar.\" — \u003ci\u003eSir Cary Cooper, CBE, 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology \u0026amp; Health at the ALLIANCE Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Fifth Edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The content of the book covers all the usual areas of business psychology. McKenna’s approach is scholarly, presenting research evidence for and against controversial topics before arriving at well-considered conclusions. A text such as this earns its place on the bookshelf of psychology undergraduates as a comprehensive core text.\" – \u003ci\u003eAnne Kearns, Chartered Psychologist, The Psychologist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This new edition of \u003ci\u003eBusiness Psychology and Organizational Behaviour\u003c\/i\u003e is outstanding. Not only does it cover thoroughly and up-to-date all the areas of business psychology and OB, but also develops new ones as well (e.g., business ethics). The standout for me are the international case studies, and particularly practitioner perspectives. A must-buy textbook in the field of OB by a renowned author and scholar.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ci\u003eSir Cary Cooper, CBE, 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology \u0026amp; Health at the ALLIANCE Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This new up-to-date edition of Eugene McKenna’s highly respected textbook exceeds expectations. It is my book of choice both for teaching and for reference on business psychology and organizational behavior. It brings together relevant insights from past and present research, and it clarifies how the contributions of psychology relate to those of other disciplines. What may appear to be a formidably comprehensive book is actually easy to read due to its clear style and the many summaries and examples provided.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ci\u003eJohn Child, D.Sc., FBA, Professor of Commerce, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Fifth Edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The content of the book covers all the usual areas of business psychology. McKenna’s approach is scholarly, presenting research evidence for and against controversial topics before arriving at well-considered conclusions. A text such as this earns its place on the bookshelf of psychology undergraduates as a comprehensive core text.\" – \u003cem\u003eAnne Kearns, Chartered Psychologist, \u003c\/em\u003eThe Psychologist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART I PERSPECTIVES AND ENQUIRY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Historical Influences and Research Methodology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART II THE INDIVIDUAL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Personality and Intelligence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Psychological Testing, Selection and Appraisal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Motivation, Job Design and Extrinsic Rewards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Perception and Communication\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Learning, Memory and Training\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Individual Decision Making and Creativity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Attitudes, Values, Job Satisfaction, and Commitment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART III THE GROUP\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Teambuilding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Leadership and Management Style\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Power, Politics, and Conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART IV THE ORGANIZATION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. Organizational Structure and Design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. Organizational Culture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15. Organizational Change and Development\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16. Health and Work: Stress\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Index\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019461493079,"sku":"9781138182646","price":61.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138182646.jpg?v=1750780344","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/business-psychology-and-organizational-behaviour-9781138182646","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}