Psychology Applied to Work: An Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology

This text is recognized as the leading seller for the Industrial/Organizational psychology course; and Muchinsky is one of only a few educators within the field of I/O psychology who has been awarded a Distinguished Professorship. From important new issues like violence in the workplace, reorganization and downsizing, work stress, and cultural diversity training, to such key topics as job satisfaction, Muchinsky's Psychology Applied to Work offers the information and practical insights that help students understand this quickly evolving field. Using real company examples throughout the book, the author consistently relates on-the-job situations to the best practices offered by industrial and organizational psychology. Key updates and enhancements throughout this Sixth Edition help students understand the social, cultural, and structural changes affecting business and the workplace, as well as their impact on employers and employees.