Author Description

<i>Work in the 21st Century</i> is the most current, engaging, and highly regarded text for the industrial and organizational psychology course. Combining leading research, consulting, and over 40 years’ combined teaching expertise, Frank J. Landy and Jeffrey M. Conte provide students with up-to-date examples and cases that link current research and theory to practical issues in the workplace.  <i>Work in the 21st Century</i> continues to emphasize the scientist-practitioner model, showing students the connection between using the tools of science and the practice of I-O psychology. <p>The third edition retains a number of themes from the prior edition that underscore the multifaceted nature of work such as the increase in cross-cultural work, the diversification of workforces, and the growing complexity of the technical and organizational aspects of work. To this edition the authors add authenticity as a theme, with the goal of preparing students for the 21st-century workplace.</p> <p><b>KEY FEATURES</b></p> <ul> <li><b>Cutting-edge topics and research coverage:</b> includes the Five Factor Theory of Personality, the Big Eight theory of competencies, emotional intelligence, culture and emotions, genetics and job satisfaction, achieving balance between work and nonwork, stress and violence, measuring motivation, integrity testing, entrepreneurship, computer-based assessment, male vs. female leaders, cross-cultural teams, bullying, and more</li> <li><b>Modular approach:</b> self-contained sections within chapters provide maximum teaching flexibility</li> <li><b>Case studies and high interest boxes:</b> cases and boxes spotlight concrete examples of key issues in work and behavior in various applied settings</li> <li><b>Clear and articulate explanations:</b> engaging prose and interesting examples make the book accessible to a wide range of students</li> <li><b>Appealing and accessible format:</b> four-color design that brings I-O psychology to life and includes the u