Organizational Psychology : A Scientist-Practitioner Approach

The Scientist-Practitioner approach to Organizational Psychology, a Brief History of Organizational Development and Recent Past and Beyond, and Special Issues In Data Collection, which examine the role of data collection in the development of organizational psychology.

Abstract

Preface. Chapter 1. Introduction To Psychology. What Is Psychology? Psychology In Context. The Scientist-Practitioner Approach. Historical Influences In Psychology. Recent Past And Beyond. The Chapter Sequence. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 2. Research Methods And Statistics. Methods Of Data Collection. Special Issues In Data Collection. Special Issues In Data Collection. Statistical Methods In Psychology. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 3. Attraction And Socialization. The Recruitment Process: An Perspective. The Recruitment Process: The Applicant's Perspective. Socialization. The Impact Of Diversity On Socialization. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 4. Productive Behavior In Organizations. Defining Productive Behavior. Citizenship Behavior. Innovation In Organizations. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 5. Job Satisfaction And Commitment. Job Satisfaction. Commitment. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 6. Counterproductive Behavior In Organizations. Defining Counterproductive Behavior. Ineffective Job Performance. Employee Absenteeism. Employee Turnover. Less Common Forms Of Counterproductive Behavior. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 7. Occupational Stress. A Brief History. Approaches And Terminology. Occupational Stress Terminology. Occupational Stress Models. Workplace Stressors. Reducing The Impact Of Workplace Stressors. Cross-Cultural Occupational Stress Research. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 8. Theories Of Motivation. Defining Motivation And Theoretical Approaches. Need-Based Theory Of Motivation. Cognitive Process Theory Of Motivation. Self-Determination Theory. Job-Based Theories Of Motivation. The Practical Value Of Motivation Theories. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 9. Applications Of Motivation Theory. Some Basic Assumptions. Behaviors Organizations Attempt To Influence. Reward Systems. Motivation Through The Design Of Work. Disciplinary Procedures. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 10. Leadership And Influence Processes. Defining Leadership. General Approaches To Leadership. Modern Theories Of Leadership. Power And Influence In Organizations. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 11. Introduction To Group Behavior. Why Do People Join Groups? Defining Characteristics Of Groups. Group Structure. Stages Of Group Development. Inter-Group Dynamics And Behavior. Types Of Inter-Group Interactions. Predictors Of Inter-Group Interaction Patterns. Inter-Group Conflict. Improving Quality Of Inter-Group Relations. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 12. Team Effectiveness. Defining Team Effectiveness. Models Of Team Effectiveness. Determinants Of Team Effectiveness. Enhancing The Effectiveness Of Teams. The Future Of Teams In Organizations. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 13. Theory And Design. What Is An Organizational Theory? Major Theories. Determinants Of Design. Recent Innovations In Design. Research On Design. The Future Of Design. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 14. Culture. Defining Culture. Models Of Culture. Manifestations Of Culture. The Development Of Culture. Measuring Culture. Changing Culture. The Impact Of Culture. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. Chapter 15. Change And Development. What Is Development And Why Is It Used? A Brief History Of Development. The Theory Base Of Development. Change Interventions. Conditions Necessary For Successful Change. Evaluation Of Development Programs. Special Issues In Client -- Consultant Relationships. Chapter Summary. Suggested Additional Readings. References. Author Index. Subject Index.