Georgia Pattinson

Industrial and Organizational Psychology Georgia Pattinson

Industrial and organizational psychology is an applied dimension of psychology that studies human behavior from an industrial and organizational work culture perspective. The targeted objective of this science is to study the performance, motivation and satisfaction of individuals and thereby understand the measures required for enhancing work-time performance and satisfaction. This is achieved through the right deployment of strategic hiring and training programs, feedback and management. Some of the focus areas of study are the assessment of group behavior, occupational health and well-being, productive behavior and individual psychometrics. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary manner. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.