Book Description

"Noted in earlier editions for its careful balance between practice and science, this new edition continues to demonstrate how psychological research contributes to an understanding of behavior in the workplace. The book integrates the latest scientific findings and topics into its proven presentation to provide students with a comprehensive and interesting introduction to the field. The author uses humor and an engaging first-person style as he illustrates how psychological concepts and principles are applied to the world of work. .Muchinsky's hands-on style gets students involved in research, concepts, and principles. He consistently uses both personal and work environment examples and includes a variety of pedagogical devices to help students develop an understanding of both the practice and the science of the field."--Publisher's description.