Historical Perspectives in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Laura Koppes Bryan is the T.G. Lewis Faculty Scholar in Organizational Behavior with an emphasis on positive psychology at the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College. She is a U.S. Fulbright Scholar and a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology.

"A great read and an essential book for any Industrial and Organizational Psychologist, but also anyone in the adjacent disciplines such as HR and Talent Management. Understanding the history and development of key work content areas amplifies our ability to have even more positive impact in the present and future."—Steven Rogelberg, UNC Charlotte, USA"I-O psychology is a primary contributor to the global field of applied organizational science. The point in studying history is to learn from past progress and setbacks to enable future successes – this second edition does that superbly. The nature of work is changing, and so is I-O." —Milton D. Hakel, Bowling Green State University, USA"In 40+ years of teaching I have stressed the importance of history. Dr. Koppes Bryan has assembled a wonderful volume including important chapters from some of the most knowledgeable scholars in our field. The range of topics from Selection to Performance Management on the "I" side to "O" oriented areas including Motivation and Work & Well-Being is impressive. The reader gets a perspective on where the field has been and where it might be going." —Rick Jacobs, Penn State University, USA"I'm a huge believer in the need to understand our past to effectively face the future. Laura Koppes Bryan has long been in the forefront on the history of the field, and here she has assembled a strong team of contributors to give an exceptionally wide-ranging look at our history." —Paul Sackette, University of Minnesota, USA"This invaluable collection of perspectives tells the 'inside story' of how I-O psychology evolved consistent with a scientist-practitioner orientation. It is an important update to the previous edition as it reflects continuing advancements in the field and an additional emphasis on worker well-being. Readers will find particular value in the candid portrayal of events and key figures across changing societal and professional contexts." —William H. Macey, CultureFactors, USA"The first edition was an important contribution to the intellectual history of Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology. The 2020 edition strengthens what were already exceptional treatments of the multi-faceted history of I-O Psychology and reveals an evolving field with important new perspectives about work teams, work analysis, worker well-being, and LGBTQ worker experiences." —Leaetta Hough, President and Founder of Dunnette Group, Ltd., USA

• 1 Precursors and the Beginning of an Applied Psychology for Business and Industry 2 Early Contributors to the Science and Practice of Industrial Psychology 3 Four Persistent Themes Throughout the History of I-O Psychology in the United States 4 I-O Psychology around the World: A Snapshot of Historical Roots 5 Influence of Formal and Informal Organizations on the Development of I-O Psychology 6 A History of Psychology Applied to Employee Selection 7 A Contemporary History of Job Analysis in the United States 8 A History of Performance Management 9 A Historical Review of the Study of U.S. LGBTQ Employees’ Workplace Experiences 10 The Dubious Legacy of Early "O"-Side Interventions 11 The Study of Work Motivation in the 20th and 21st Centuries 12 Leadership: A Critical Historical Analysis of the Influence of Leader Traits 13 Work Teams in Organizations: A Historical Reflection and (New) Lessons Learned 14 The Evolution of Worker Well-Being and Work-Life Issues 15 Reflections on the Importance of Context (with the benefit of 2020 hindsight)