Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Research and Practice

Explore the latest developments in industrial-organizational psychology from employee and organizational perspectives

In the newly revised Ninth Edition of Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Research and Practice, distinguished researcher and I-O psychologist Paul E. Spector delivers a robust and up-to-date review of the industrial-organizational field that covers the latest research on contemporary trends and traditional areas of the subject. The author draws on over four decades of research, teaching, and practitioner experience, balancing employee and organizational perspectives by covering issues relating to employee well-being and productivity.

REVISIONS IN THIS EDITION INCLUDE:

• New topics such as artificial intelligence, workplace mental health, neurodiversity, managing disabled workers, psychological safety, and virtual work
• Links to the author’s blog articles about I-O topics with discussion questions
• Updated lecture presentations, discussion cases, a test bank for instructors, and a guide to incorporating the author’s articles into an I-O course.
• All new case profiles of practicing I-O psychologists in each chapter.

Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying industrial-organizational psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Research and Practice is also valuable for business students and practicing managers seeking an accessible overview of industrial-organizational psychology.

WILEY ADVANTAGE

• Presents timely and balanced discussions of the most pertinent issues in industrial-organizational psychology today
• Places a special focus on the use of technology, particularly AI, by employers to impact employee selection and training
• Offers practical discussions of gamification as a tool in employee assessment, motivation, and training
• Includes links to short blog posts that discuss a single topic or study inspired by the author’s research, scholarly reading, or conversation with colleagues
• Contains Learning by Doing exercises that actively engage the student with the material in the chapter
• Features I-O Psychology in Practice case studies that represent a wide variety of settings and applied work

AN INTERACTIVE, MULTIMEDIA LEARNING EXPERIENCE

This textbook includes access to an interactive, multimedia e-text. Icons throughout the print book signal corresponding digital content in the e-text.

• Video Content complements the text and engages readers more deeply with the fascinating field of I-O Psychology.
• Psychology @Work videos explore interesting topics in I-O psychology. Educational materials available from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) informed the development of these videos, which feature vibrant footage and ask thought-provoking questions.
• Selections from The Wiley Psychology Video Library covering a variety of general psychology topics.
• Introduction Videos developed by the author appear at the beginning of each chapter and Spotlight On videos are integrated throughout the textbook.
• Interactive Figures, Diagrams, and Tables appear throughout the enhanced e-text, facilitating study and helping students retain important information. Even many of the simplest figures are interactive to encourage online readers to pause and absorb the information they present before scrolling on to additional reading.
• Interactive Self-Scoring Quizzes: Short Answer Quizzes at the end of each chapter test student comprehension. Online Multiple Choice Quizzes help students prepare for higher-stakes assessments and exams.