Work and Organizational Psychology News
Cognitive Behavioural Coaching in Practice
Tue, 11/29/2011 - 16:00- Edited by Michael Neenan, and Stephen Palmer.
Cognitive Behavioural Coaching in Practice explores various aspects of coaching from within a cognitive behavioural framework. Michael Neenan and Stephen Palmer bring together experts in the field to discuss topics including: procrastination stress performance self-esteem perfectionism goal…
ISBN: 9780415472630
Published Nov 29, 2011 by Routledge
Peak Performance Every Time
Sun, 11/27/2011 - 16:00- By Simon Hartley.
Peak performances should not be left to chance. Rather than hoping that you will perform at your best, why not engineer your performance? Peak Performance Every Time incorporates principles from sport psychology and performance coaching and applies these to all areas of life. Using illustrations…
ISBN: 9780203141663
Published Nov 27, 2011 by Routledge
Research Methods for Studying Groups and Teams
Tue, 11/22/2011 - 16:00- Edited by Andrea Hollingshead, and Marshall Scott Poole.
This volume provides an overview of the methodological issues and challenges inherent in the study of small groups from the perspective of seasoned researchers in communication, psychology and other fields in the behavioral and social sciences. It summarizes the current state of group methods in a…
ISBN: 9780415806336
Published Nov 22, 2011 by Routledge
Strategic Leadership in the Public Services
Mon, 11/07/2011 - 16:00- By Paul Joyce.
In turbulent times, strategic leadership of public services becomes ever more important. Strategic leaders are steering their organizations into a new relationship with the public, often in conditions of intensified competition between public services providers and thus the quality of leadership…
ISBN: 9780415616508
Published Nov 07, 2011 by Routledge
Behavioral Business Ethics
Mon, 10/24/2011 - 16:00- Edited by David De Cremer, and Ann E. Tenbrunsel.
This book takes a look at how and why individuals display unethical behavior. It emphasizes the actual behavior of individuals rather than the specific business practices. It draws from work on psychology which is the scientific study of human behavior and thought processes. As Max…
ISBN: 9780415873246
Published Oct 24, 2011 by Routledge Academic
Managing Diversity in the Military
Sun, 10/09/2011 - 16:00- Edited by Daniel P. McDonald, and Kizzy M. Parks.
This edited book examines the management of diversity and inclusion in the military. Owing to the rise of asymmetric warfare, a shift in demographics and labor shortfalls, the US Department of Defense (DoD) has prioritized diversity and inclusion in its workforce management philosophy. In pursuing…
ISBN: 9780415586368
Published Oct 09, 2011 by Routledge
Sociology, Work and Organisation
Sun, 09/18/2011 - 16:00- By Tony Watson.
Sociology, Work and Organisation builds on the five popular and successful editions of Sociology, Work and Industry. The new text is outstanding in how effectively it explains the value of using the sociological imagination to understand the nature of institutions of work, organisations,…
ISBN: 9780415681094
Published Sep 18, 2011 by Routledge
Theories of Team Cognition
Wed, 09/07/2011 - 16:00- Edited by Eduardo Salas, Stephen M. Fiore and Michael P. Letsky.
Cognitive processes in teams have been a valuable arena for team researchers to explore. Team cognition research advances and informs a variety of disciplines, including cognitive and social sciences, engineering, military science, organizational science, human factors, medicine, and communications…
ISBN: 9780415874137
Published Sep 07, 2011 by Routledge Academic
Nepotism in Organizations
Mon, 09/05/2011 - 16:00- Edited by Robert G. Jones.
There is a huge elephant in the room: organizational decisions are often based on family relationships, rather than on the ‘rational’ approach advocated by many professionals. Textbooks on Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior, Economics, Public Administration, and a host of related…
ISBN: 9780415882767
Published Sep 05, 2011 by Routledge Academic
