Work Psychology

Work Psychology
Fifth edition

John Arnold and Ray Randall et al.

Written by authors who are all experts in their fields, the fifth edition of this market-leading textbook on work psychology retains its popular blend of theory, research and engaging examples. Substantially revised and updated with new material that reflects contemporary research and debate, Work Psychology offers an accessible and fascinating examination of human behaviour in todays workplace.

Covering a broad range of core topics, this text is suitable for undergraduate students in business, management, and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications. Work Psychology offers you:

• A clear and consistent structure, including an opening and closing case study and other exercises within each chapter to help you to apply what youve learnt.
• Attractive full-colour design that aids navigation and enlivens the text.
• Extensive coverage of cross-cultural issues that reflects the increasingly global context of work.
• Learning outcomes, long and short self-test questions, a glossary, annotated further reading and weblinks to enable your learning within and beyond the textbook.
• All the latest research and hot topics in the field of work psychology.
• A new Stop to consider feature that will help you to pause and reflect on your learning, directing you to key controversies and contemporary debate around work psychology today.
• A companion website hosting additional student learning material, and material for lecturers, at www.pearsoned.co.uk/workpsych

About the authors
Written and edited by authors who are all expert teachers and researchers in their fields, Work Psychology offers a clear and authoritative introduction to human behaviour in the workplace.

John Arnold is Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Loughborough University Business School, UK.

Ray Randall is a Lecturer in Occupational Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Leicester, UK.

with

Fiona Patterson Principal Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, Visiting Professor of Organisational Psychology at City University London, UK, and Executive Director of the Work Psychology Group Ltd.

Joanne Silvester Professor of Organisational Psychology and Director of the Centre for Performance at Work at City University London, UK, and a co-founder of the Work Psychology Partnership.

Ivan Robertson Professor of Organisational Psychology, Leeds University Business School, UK and Managing Director and founder of Robertson Cooper Ltd.

(Pearson)