Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior: Evidence-based Lessons for Creating Sustainable Organizations

Author:   Steve M. Jex (Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH) ,  Thomas W. Britt (Clemson University, Clemson, SC) ,  Cynthia A. Thompson (Baruch College, City University of New York)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   4th edition
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9781119888802


Pages:   848
Publication Date:   09 April 2024
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An integrated perspective on organizational psychology and organizational behavior Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior is a major revision of the well-regarded textbook, whose previous title was Organizational Psychology: A Scientist-Practitioner Approach. This new edition offers a comprehensive overview organizational science, drawing insights from the closely aligned fields of organizational psychology and organizational behavior. Appropriate as a textbook for introductory courses in either field, this engaging and readable book encourages students to think actively about the material, providing numerous features to connect concepts to real-world people, situations, and challenges. In this Fourth Edition, the authors introduce coverage of diversity and inclusion, as well as climate change and environmental sustainability. They have also streamlined the text, moving detail into appendices where appropriate, to further promote student engagement. Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior also covers: Data collection and analysis methods, along with a discussion of research ethics Strategies for managing the work-life interface and promoting employee wellbeing Methods for promoting productive workplace behavior and addressing counterproductive behavior Leadership, organizational culture, and other precursors to job satisfaction and employee motivation By identifying how behaviors and attitudes can be influenced by hiring practices, leadership strategies, and beyond, Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior offers a comprehensive guide to the theory and application of behavioral science in the workplace.

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Author:   Steve M. Jex (Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH) ,  Thomas W. Britt (Clemson University, Clemson, SC) ,  Cynthia A. Thompson (Baruch College, City University of New York)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 25.20cm
Weight:   1.270kg
ISBN:  

9781119888802


ISBN 10:   1119888808
Pages:   848
Publication Date:   09 April 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

About the Authors xiii Preface xv About the Companion Website xxi Chapter 1 Introduction to the Fields of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior 1 What is Organizational Psychology? 2 Organizational Psychology in Context 4 What is Organizational Behavior? 5 Organizational Behavior in Context 6 The Scientist-Practitioner Approach 8 Practitioner Spotlight: Dr. Wheeler H. Nakahara 15 Historical Influences on Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior 17 People Behind the Research: Dr. Mindy K. Shoss 28 The Chapter Sequence 32 Chapter Summary 33 Suggested Additional Readings 33 References 34 Chapter 2 Design of Research Underlying Managerial Decisions 39 Methods of Data Collection 40 People Behind the Research: Dr. Nathan A. Bowling 51 Practitioner Spotlight: Dr. Thaddeus Rada-Bayne 55 Choosing among Data Collection Methods 62 Special Issues in Data Collection for Organizational Researchers 65 Ethics in Data Collection 71 Chapter Summary 71 Appendix A: Data Analysis in Organizational Research 72 Special Issues in Statistical Analysis 79 Appendix Summary 89 Suggested Additional Readings 89 References 90 Chapter 3 Recruitment, Attraction, Socialization, and Retention (RASR) 98 Recruitment and Attraction: An Organizational Perspective 99 Recruitment and Attraction: The Applicant’s Perspective 108 Practitioner Spotlight: Jamie Winter 111 An Introduction to Organizational Socialization 113 The Socialization Process: An Organizational Perspective 117 The Socialization Process: A Newcomer Perspective 124 The Socialization Process: An Interactionist Perspective 133 People Behind the Research: Dr. Connie Wanberg 134 Special Issues in Organizational Socialization Research 135 Employee Retention: Making Recruitment and Socialization Pay Off 136 Chapter Summary 142 Suggested Additional Readings 143 References 143 Chapter 4 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 150 The Times they are A’Changin’ 150 Why the Heightened Focus on DEI? 151 What Exactly is DEI? 152 The Legal Framework Underlying DEI 154 Discrimination is not Just Black and White: Intersectionality in the Workplace 171 People Behind the Research: Dr. Tsedale M. Melaku 172 Psychological and Cognitive Mechanisms Underlying Bias in the Workplace 174 Moving Beyond Bias and Discrimination: The Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 176 Theoretical and Practical Approaches to Understanding and Managing DEI 178 In Practice: Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 184 Practitioner Spotlight: Dr. Anna Marie Valerio 194 Summary 196 Suggested Additional Readings 197 References 198 Chapter 5 Managing the Work–life Interface: Individual and Organizational Strategies 211 Some Basic Assumptions (and Myths) About the Work–Life Interface 213 Understanding the Work–Life Interface 214 Who Experiences Work–Family Conflict? 217 Antecedents of Work–Family Conflict 218 Consequences of Work–Family Conflict 220 Reducing and Preventing Work–Family Conflict 222 Practitioner Spotlight: Kelly Barrena 227 The Positive Side of the Work–Family Interface 230 What About Work–Family Balance? 231 Pulling It All Together: A Model of Work and Family 233 Chapter Summary 234 People Behind the Research: Dr. Tammy Allen 235 Suggested Additional Readings 236 References 237 Chapter 6 Productive and Counterproductive Behavior in Organizations 246 Productive Behavior in Organizations 247 Defining Productive Behavior 247 Job Performance 248 People Behind the Research: Dr. John Campbell 251 Measurement of Job Performance 256 Determinants of Job Performance 261 Organizational Citizenship Behavior 272 Practitioner Spotlight: Dr. E. Scott Geller 274 Counterproductive Behavior in Organizations 281 Conceptualizing Task Performance, OCBS, and CWBS Together 295 Chapter Summary 296 Suggested Additional Readings 297 References 298 Chapter 7 Employee Health, Safety, and Well-Being 312 Employee Health, Safety, and Well-Being: The Broader Context 313 An Introduction to Occupational Stress 315 Occupational Stress: A Brief History 316 Approaches and Terminology Used in Occupational Stress 318 Occupational Stress Models 322 Stressors in the Workplace 329 Employee Safety 343 Personal Resources: Coping, Resilience, and Recovery 344 People Behind the Research: Dr. Danielle D. King 347 Employee Health, Safety, and Well-Being in Vulnerable Populations 350 Reducing the Impact of Workplace Stressors 351 Practitioner Spotlight: Dr. Erin Eatough 352 Employee Health, Safety, and Well-Being: A Cross-Cultural Perspective 358 Chapter Summary 360 Suggested Additional Readings 362 References 362 Chapter 8 Beliefs, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Work and the Organization 383 Job Satisfaction 384 People Behind the Research: Dr. Paul E. Spector 390 Organizational Commitment 410 Additional Job Beliefs 423 Practitioner Spotlight: Dr. Kalifa Oliver 427 Chapter Summary 433 Suggested Additional Readings 434 References 435 Chapter 9 Employee Motivation 447 Defining Motivation and Basic Assumptions 447 Understanding Motivated Behavior Among Employees 449 Organizational Influences on Motivation 466 Organizational Reward Systems 468 Practitioner Spotlight: Dr. Fred Mael 478 Motivation Through the Design of Work 480 People Behind the Research: Dr. Adam Grant 491 Recent Directions in Employee Motivation 495 Chapter Summary 499 References 500 Chapter 10 Leadership and Influence Processes 511 Defining Leadership 512 General Approaches to Leadership 515 People Behind the Research: Dr. Alice Eagly 519 Modern Theories of Leadership 524 Practitioner Spotlight: John Mattone 539 Power and Influence in Organizations 544 Chapter Summary 557 Suggested Additional Readings 559 References 560 Chapter 11 Team Dynamics and Processes Within Organizations 571 Stages of Team Development 572 Defining Team Effectiveness 575 Models of Team Effectiveness 577 Determinants of Team Effectiveness 588 Within-Team Processes 598 Between Team Processes 607 Enhancing the Effectiveness of Teams 608 People Behind the Research: Dr. Marissa Shuffler 609 Emerging Issues in Teams Research: Virtual Teams and Teams in Extreme Environments 614 Practitioner Spotlight: Dr. Kara Orvis 615 The Future of Teams in Organizations 621 Chapter Summary 622 References 624 Chapter 12 Organizational Culture and Climate 635 Organizational Culture: Definition and Underlying Structure 636 Models of Organizational Culture 638 Manifestations of Organizational Culture 645 The Development of Organizational Culture 651 Measuring Organizational Culture 652 Changing Organizational Culture 655 Practitioner Spotlight: Dr. David Howard 656 The Impact of Organizational Culture 663 Organizational Culture and National Culture 667 Organizational Climate: The Shared Psychological Experience 667 Organizational Outcome Climates 669 Organizational Process Climates 672 Measuring Organizational Climate 674 People Behind the Research: Dr. Jeremy Beus 675 Changing Organizational Climate 677 Future Issues in Organizatiomal Climate Research 678 Chapter Summary 679 Suggested Additional Readings 681 References 681 Chapter 13 Organizational Change and Development 691 What is Organizational Development and Why is It Used? 692 Organizational Development: Historical Foundations and Recent Trends 693 The Theory Base of Organizational Development 698 People Behind the Research: Dr. W. Warner Burke 707 Organizational Change Interventions 711 Conditions that Impact Successful Organizational Change 723 Practitioner Spotlight: Dr. Sandy Fiaschetti 725 Evaluation of Organizational Development Programs 731 Special Issues in Client–Consultant Relationships 738 Chapter Summary 740 Suggested Additional Readings 742 References 742 Chapter 14 Creating Sustainable Organizations in a Warming World 750 Defining Sustainability 751 State of Our Planet: A Brief Introduction to Climate Change and its Impacts 752 Experts from Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior Weigh in 759 Moving Forward: Accelerating the Focus on Sustainability 760 People Behind the Research: Dr. Mindy Engle-Friedman 777 Practitioner Spotlight: Patrick Gaston 779 Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: We Can do This! 781 Chapter Summary 786 Suggested Additional Readings 787 References 787 Index 794

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Steve M. Jex, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Central Florida. His research focuses on the impact of individual differences on employee responses to stressors in the workplace, and more recently how employees balance chronic illness with work demands. Dr. Jex is the author of over 100 journal articles and book chapters, as well as three books. Thomas W. Britt, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology at Clemson University. He has published over 100 academic articles, two books, and multiple book chapters. His current research addresses factors that promote resilience among employees in high stress occupations and has been funded by grants from the Department of Defense and NASA. Cynthia A. Thompson, Ph.D., is a Professor of Management in the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College, City University of New York. Her research on the work-life interface has been published in leading journals, including the Journal of Applied Psychology, the Journal of Vocational Behavior, and the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, as well as in many book chapters. https://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/faculty-profile/cynthia-a-thompson/

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