Business psychology and organizational behaviour / created by Eugene McKenna.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Acknowledgments Preface Part 1: Perspectives And Enquiry: 1: Historical influences and research methodology Part 2: Individual: 2: Personality 3: Intelligence and psychological testing 4: Motivation and job design 5: Perception 6: Communication 7: Learning and memory 8: Individual decision making and creativity 9: Attitudes, values, job satisfaction, and commitment Part 3: Group: 10: Groups 11: Teambuilding 12: Leadership and management style 13: Power, politics, and conflict Part 4: Organization: 14: Organizational structure and design 15: Organizational culture 16: Organizational change and development 17: Health and work: stress Part 5: Occupational Psychology/Human Resource Techniques: 18: Selection and appraisal 19: Rewards, training, and development Glossary References Author index Subject index

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