Peeters, Maria C.W. An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology (1119945534)
This is the first comprehensive overview of work psychology, with coverage of classic models, current theories, and contemporary issues affecting the 21st-century worker. * Examines the positive aspects of work motivation, performance, creativity, and engagement instead of focusing only on adverse effects * Edited by leaders in the field with chapters written by a global team of experts from the US, UK, Europe, and Australia * Discusses topics such as safety at work, technology, working times, work-family interaction, working in teams , recovery, job demands and job resources, and sickness absence * Suitable for advanced courses focused on work psychology as a sub discipline of work and organizational psychology * Didactic features include questions for discussion, boxes with practical applications, further reading sections, and a glossary