"The fourth edition of this market-leading textbook examines how work psychology helps our understanding and management of the world of work today. Covering a broad range of core topics, this book is suitable for undergraduate students in business, management and psychology as well as those studying for professional qualifications: each chapter has an opening and closing case study with related exercises to helpapply the theory presented in that chapter; full colour design helps navigation and enlivens the text; coverage of cross-cultural issues reflects the increasingly global context of work; learning outcomes, long and short self-test questions, annotated further reading and weblinks help students structure their learning within and beyond the textbook; a comprehensive glossary helps students revise key terms; and a companion website offers extra material for lecturers and students at."̃ "More material on performance appraisals, emotional intelligence, diversity and competencies reflects the evolution of courses and the workplace."--BOOK JACKET.Content: 1. Work psychology : an initial orientation --2. Theory, research and practice in work psychology --3. Individual differences --4. foundations of personnel selection : analysing jobs, competencies and selection effectiveness --5. Personnel selection and assessment methods : what works? --6. Assessing people at work --7. Attitudes at work --8. analysis and modification of work behaviour --9. Approaches to work motivation and job design --10. Training --11. Stress in the workplace --12. Decisions, groups and teams at work --13. Leadership --14. Careers and career management --15. Understanding organisational change and culture.Abstract: The updated fourth edition of 'Work Psychology by John Arnold retains its blend of theory, research and examples offers an accessible and fascinating examination of human behaviour in today'sworkplace. Covering a range of core topics, the book is suitable for undergraduate students in business and management, and psychology and more.