{"product_id":"workplace-psychology-oriel-strickland-9781621313540","title":"Workplace Psychology: The Science and Practice of Human Resources","description":"\u003ci\u003eWorkplace Psychology: The Science and Practice of Human Resources\u003c\/i\u003e provides a solid foundation in the major theories and practice of workplace psychology. People spend a tremendous amount of time at their workplaces, often marveling at how inefficient a workplace environment can be. Current knowledge and applications of Human Resources and Workplace Psychology make it possible to intelligently manage the \"people aspect\" of the workplace. This book gives students such critical knowledge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorkplace Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique blend of psychological theory and research, and workplace application. The book provides a scholarly review of the topics covered on the semi-annual Professional in Human Resources (PHR) examination. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese topics include: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness Strategy and Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkforce Planning: Hiring and Legal Issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining and Employee Development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompensation, Benefits, and Motivational Concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee and Labor Relations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk Management, Safety, and Occupational Stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcise and focused, each chapter highlights relevant theory, empirical work, current practices, and legal and professional contexts. The combination of text, images, and graphics helps to maintain student interest. Chapters feature self-test learning objectives, in-text glossaries, research replication and sequencing exercises, short essay questions, and a section on relating the topics to real life. The material is organized around national standards, and highlights current research. The book acknowledges the humor to be found in managing people, but does not shy aware from controversial topics that are often not covered in other texts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorkplace Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e can be used in courses on the Psychology of Work, Organizational Psychology, and Organizational Behavior. It is also an excellent supplemental text for classes in Employee Relations, and Human Resource Management. In addition to academic courses in universities, community colleges and professional schools, Workplace Psychology is a valuable resource for practitioners studying for the PHR Examination. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriel Strickland, Ph.D., PHR\u003c\/b\u003e, is a professor of psychology at California State University, Sacramento. She earned a Ph.D. in Industrial\/Organizational Psychology (workplace psychology) from Purdue University, and recently earned national certification as a Professional in Human Resources. Her teaching interests at both the graduate and undergraduate levels include workplace psychology, critical thinking, training, and stress management. Dr. Strickland has published numerous scholarly articles on these topics, and maintains an active role in Human Resources applications. A main focus of her professional life has involved applied research projects that focus on training and program evaluation for private industry as well as state agencies in California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Oriel Strickland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1621313549\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781621313540\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/16\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.55d","brand":"Oriel Strickland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47244194480383,"sku":"9781621313540","price":144.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a8f145d8-5d17-4c4f-84c9-36893f341474.jpg?v=1758135155","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/workplace-psychology-oriel-strickland-9781621313540","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}