Industrial Psychology

By Georgina Musembi

UNLOCK THE SCIENCE BEHIND HIGH-PERFORMING WORKPLACES

Go Beyond Management Fads. Discover the Evidence-Based Principles of Industrial & Organizational Psychology.

Why do some teams thrive under pressure while others collapse? How can you design a selection process that actually predicts job success? What psychological levers truly increase employee engagement and retention? This book moves beyond anecdotal advice to deliver the research-backed frameworks and tools used by experts to diagnose and solve fundamental workplace challenges.

A SCIENCE-BASED APPROACH TO PRACTICAL PROBLEMS: PART 1: THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE ORGANIZATION

Assessment & Selection: Designing valid job analyses, interviews, and psychometric tests to hire the right person.

Learning & Training: Applying principles of adult learning and motivation to create effective development programs.

Performance Management: Moving beyond annual reviews to systems that drive continuous improvement and fairness.

PART 2: GROUP DYNAMICS & LEADERSHIP

Team Effectiveness: The psychology of collaboration, conflict resolution, and building psychological safety.

Leadership Theories in Practice: From transformational to servant leadership-what the research says works.

Power, Influence, & Organizational Politics: Understanding the informal systems that drive decisions.

PART 3: THE ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEM

Organizational Culture & Climate: How to measure, understand, and shape the work environment.

Employee Wellbeing & Stress: Strategies to reduce burnout and design healthier work systems.

Change Management: The psychology of why people resist change and how to overcome it.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR:

HR Professionals & Consultants seeking to base their practices on scientific evidence.

Managers & Leaders who want to understand the "why" behind employee behavior.

Psychology Students (B.A., M.A., IO Psych) looking for a clear, applied introduction to the field.

Business Owners aiming to build a productive, resilient, and positive organizational culture.

INCLUDES: Chapter summaries, key term definitions, references to seminal studies, and frameworks for immediate application.

ENDORSEMENT:

"A masterful synthesis of theory and practice. This is the text I wish I had when first entering the field of IO Psychology." - Organizational Development Consultant "Finally, a book that makes rigorous psychological science accessible and immediately useful for business leaders." - CEO, Tech Startup

Invest in the foundational knowledge that drives modern, effective organizations. Add this essential reference to your professional library.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1095749706
• ISBN13: 9781095749708
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"