Introduction to Work Psychology

How does psychological theory help you to understand, shape and influence work behaviour and relationships? How does workplace learning take place? How do you assess workplace values and attitudes? Introduction to Work Psychology 3e features the practical application of theory using relevant workplace examples. The textbook examines industrial and organisational psychology within the context of the South African business environment. Its strength lies in a sound balance between the discussion of psychology, industrial psychology and human resource management. The content is written in an accessible, academic style, with a focus on African perspectives, examples and indigenous knowledge systems. Each chapter includes learning objectives; boxed features that illustrate the theory within each chapter; self-assessment tasks for students to measure their progress, and a summary and reflection section that highlights the implications of the theory in practice. Introduction to Work Psychology 3e is suitable for first-year students of industrial psychology at universities, and first-year students of personnel management at universities of technology. The textbook is also very accessible and suitable for service courses, for example nursing.