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Applied Psychology Series

Series Editor: Jeanette N. Cleveland, Kevin R. Murphy

The objective of the Applied Psychology Series is to offer publications that emphasize state-of-the-art research and its application to important issues of human behavior in a variety of societal settings.

The objective is to bridge both academic and applied interests. To date, more than 45 books in various fields of applied psychology have been published in this series.

If you are interested in joining this prestigious list of authors, please contact Jeanette Cleveland (email: janc@psu.edu ), Pennsylvania State University, Department of Psychology, University Park, PA 16802, phone: 814-863-1712, or Anne Duffy, Senior Editor, Psychology Press (email: anne.duffy@taylorandfrancis.com ).

New and Published Books

21-30 of 53 results in Applied Psychology Series

  1. Historical Perspectives in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    Edited by Laura L. Koppes

    Series: Applied Psychology Series

    This unique book is the first to contain a comprehensive history of industrial and organizational psychology, covering numerous topics in the discipline. The history presented offers various perspectives, including the contributions of individuals, organizations, and contextual or situational...

    Published August 28th 2006 by Psychology Press

  2. Performance Measurement

    Current Perspectives and Future Challenges

    Edited by Winston Bennett, Charles E. Lance, David J. Woehr

    Series: Applied Psychology Series

    Over the course of the past few years, teaching, research, and practice has underscored the importance of performance measurement and criterion development as topics of great interest, considerable debate, and some misunderstanding. It has also become clear that the field needs to address a...

    Published April 27th 2006 by Psychology Press

  3. A Critique of Emotional Intelligence

    What Are the Problems and How Can They Be Fixed?

    Edited by Kevin R. Murphy

    Series: Applied Psychology Series

    This book analyzes important criticisms of the current research on Emotional Intelligence (EI), a topic of growing interest in the behavioral and social sciences. It looks at emotional intelligence research and EI interventions from a scientific and measurement perspective and identifies ways of...

    Published April 9th 2006 by Psychology Press

  4. Pathways to Outstanding Leadership

    A Comparative Analysis of Charismatic, Ideological, and Pragmatic Leaders

    By Michael D. Mumford

    Series: Applied Psychology Series

    The intent of this book is to provide a comprehensive comparison of charismatic, ideological, and pragmatic leadership. One hundred twenty leaders from government, military, business, religion, and politics are examined with respect to key leadership behaviors, including problem solving, leader&...

    Published March 21st 2006 by Psychology Press

  5. Assessment Centers in Human Resource Management

    Strategies for Prediction, Diagnosis, and Development

    By George C. Thornton III, Deborah E. Rupp

    Series: Applied Psychology Series

    The theme permeating this book on assessment centers is "continuity and change", describing what has remained the same and what has changed in the 50-year history of the assessment center method. One of the important changes explored is the evolution of the goals of assessment center programs and...

    Published December 1st 2005 by Psychology Press

  6. Staffing Organizations

    Contemporary Practice and Theory, 3rd Edition

    By Robert E. Ployhart, Benjamin Schneider, Neal Schmitt

    Series: Applied Psychology Series

    Staffing Organizations: Contemporary Practice and Theory, the new third edition of a classic in the field, shows how organizations of all sizes can use effective staffing procedures as a source of sustained competitive advantage. Practically, the book shows how to choose, develop, and administer...

    Published November 22nd 2005 by CRC Press

  7. Work and Family

    An International Research Perspective

    Edited by Steven A.Y. Poelmans

    Series: Applied Psychology Series

    The entrance of women into managerial positions in significant numbers brings work and family issues to center stage, shifting the spotlight from issues of entry and equality of access to the consideration of the work-family conflicts and the difficulties posed on female managers. Looking at new...

    Published February 23rd 2005 by Psychology Press

  8. Work and Life Integration

    Organizational, Cultural, and Individual Perspectives

    Edited by Ellen Ernst Kossek, Susan J. Lambert

    Series: Applied Psychology Series

    Work-family researchers have had much success in encouraging both organizations and individuals to recognize the importance of achieving greater balance in life. Work and Life Integration addresses the intersect between work, life, and family in new and interesting ways. It discusses current...

    Published November 4th 2004 by Psychology Press

  9. Leader Development for Transforming Organizations

    Growing Leaders for Tomorrow

    Edited by David V. Day, Stephen J. Zaccaro, Stanley M. Halpin

    Series: Applied Psychology Series

    This book examines numerous topic areas that are considered to be especially relevant for making a strategic leader development investment. The topics covered are areas that have theoretical and empirical connections to important aspects of growth, change, adult development, and underlying...

    Published January 21st 2004 by Psychology Press

  10. Developing Organizational Simulations

    A Guide for Practitioners and Students

    By George C. Thornton III, George C. Thornton III, Rose Hanson, Rose A. Mueller-Hanson

    Series: Applied Psychology Series

    This book provides a concise source of information on effective and practical methods for constructing simulation exercises for the assessment of psychological characteristics relevant to effectiveness in work organizations. Simulation exercises present the examinee with descriptions of complex...

    Published August 31st 2003 by Psychology Press

Forthcoming Books

  1. Handbook of Personality at Work
    Edited by Neil Christiansen, Robert Tett
    To Be Published June 12th 2013
  2. Bullying in the Workplace: Symptoms, Causes, and Remedies
    Edited by John Lipinski, Laura M. Crothers
    To Be Published September 19th 2013
  3. Diversity Ideologies in Organizations
    Edited by Kecia M. Thomas, Victoria Plaut, Ny Tran
    To Be Published December 31st 2013

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