Activity Theory in Practice
This ground-breaking book brings together cutting-edge researchers who study the transformation of practice through the enhancement and transformation of expertise. This is an important moment for such a contribution because expertise is in transition - moving toward collaboration in inter-organizational fields and continuous shaping of transformations. To understand and master this transition, powerful new conceptual tools are needed and are provided here. The theoretical framework which has...
This book describes the causes of and methods to prevent states of exhaustion and burnout in professional contexts. It overviews a range of issues from human resource practices in commercial enterprises, to prevention of fatigue and preservation of the working individual's vital energy. The book also addresses new measurement and training methods stemming from the latest applications of biofeedback, testing and training methods, and heart rate variability research, and their application in compa...
Dass Coaching zum probaten Instrument der Personalentwicklung gehoert, ist unbestritten. Zumindest wird diese These in der Coaching-Literatur nahezu unisono wiederholt. Eine umfassende empirische UEberprufung ist jedoch Forschungsdesiderat. Diese Lucke moechte dieses Buch schliessen. Auf Basis einer quantitativen Erhebung (vorbereitet durch qualitative Interviews) wird ein UEberblick uber die Verwendung, Verbreitung und Einfuhrung von Coaching in Grossunternehmen gegeben. Die Nachfrage- und Ange...
Many business leaders love their work and their company, but don't know what else to do to get their employees to love it, too. Their employees may be good people; however, leaders who want their team to become brilliant together are facing roadblocks. In The CEO's Playbook, Nora Ganescu shows businesses how to become that exciting and innovative workplace that creates one game-changing success after the other. She also understands the importance of key elements such as dedication, passion, and...
Cartographies of the Mind (Studies in Brain and Mind, #4)
This book is a collection of essays exploring some classical dimensions of mind both from the perspective of an empirically-informed philosophy and from the point of view of a philosophically-informed psychology. The chapters reflect the different forms of interaction in an effort to clarify issues and debates concerning some traditional cognitive capacities. The result is a philosophically and scientifically up-to-date collection of "cartographies of the mind".
Komponenten Einer Integralen Sozialisationsperspektive (Europaeische Hochschulschriften / European University Studie, #267)
by Beat Schaller
Covering a broad spectrum of psychological fields, including general psychology, social psychology, industrial psychology, and personality, this book discusses topics and concepts in the context of the work situation with special reference to South Africa. Study objectives, key words, and self-test questions make this a suitable introductory text for undergraduate courses and a useful resource for practitioners.
Digitale Formate in Der Personalentwicklung
by Jens Bregas, Krischan Heberle, and Farina Nagels
Storytelling (Arbeits- Und Organisationspsychologische Techniken)
by Karin Thier
Narratives Wissensmanagement - was ist das? Warum war das neu eingefuhrte Projekt ein Erfolg, ein anderes dagegen ein Fehlschlag? Was kann man aus erfolgreichen und weniger erfolgreichen Projekten und Ablaufen lernen? Wie kann ich das im Unternehmen vorhandene Wissen nutzen, um zukunftig Zeit, Muhen und Kosten zu sparen? Das sind wichtige und kostenintensive Fragen des Wissensmanagements. Ein neuer Ansatz dabei ist das Story telling, eine Methode des narrativen, auf Geschichten und Erzahlungen b...
This book presents, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of the Reflective Goal Setting model, its theoretical framework and origins, and its practical applications for personal development, improved coping and reduced stress, academic growth and performance and leadership. Divided into three parts, the author begins by examining the particular importance of personal development, and in particular soft and interpersonal skills development. It addresses the limitations of current persona...
Psychological Well Being in the Workplace
Organizational Citizenship Behavior (Foundations for Organizational Science) (The issues in Organization & Management)
by Dennis W. Organ, Dr Philip M Podsakoff, and Scott B MacKenzie
Author Dennis Organ pioneered theories regarding the character and causes of the spontaneous, largely discretionary, often mundane contributions that participants make to organizational effectiveness in journal articles and his previous 1988 text, building on earlier work by Chester Barnard, Daniel Katz, and Robert Kahn. By the early 1990s, it became apparent that the concept of Organizational Citizenship Behavior was evoking considerable interest among researchers in organizational psychology....
Arbeits- Und Organisationspsychologie (Springer-Lehrbuch)
by Friedemann W Nerdinger, Gerhard Blickle, and Niclas Schaper
Das beliebte Lehrbuch zum zweitgr ten Anwendungsgebiet der Psychologie - nun in erg nzter und berarbeiteter 3. Auflage: Die Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie besch ftigt sich mit dem Menschen im Kontext von Wirtschaft, Arbeitst tigkeit und Organisationen. Im Buch abgedeckt werden alle gro en Bereiche Organisation, Personal und Arbeit: Wovon h ngt es ab, ob jemand zufrieden mit seiner Arbeit ist? Welche Prozesse finden bei Fusionen und Unternehmens bernahmen statt? Wie funktioniert Personal...
Neue Managementkonzepte und Instrumente werden in ffentlichen und privatwirtschaftlichen Betrieben oft in einer Art und Weise implementiert, die den Grundprinzipien des Managementansatzes widersprechen. Strategie- und Ver nderungsarbeit werden oft losgel st voneinander betrieben, eventuell von unterschiedlichen Beratungssystemen unterst tzt. Der Autor entwickelt eine schl ssige Darstellung von Strategieentwicklung und Ver nderungsmanagement. Anhand der Unterscheidung von Change-Management, klass...
In today's industrialized societies, the majority of parents work full time while caring for and raising their children and managing household upkeep, trying to keep a precarious balance of fulfilling multiple roles as parent, worker, friend, & child. Increasingly demands of the workplace such as early or late hours, travel, commute, relocation, etc. conflict with the needs of being a parent. At the same time, it is through work that people increasingly define their identity and self-worth, and...
Current Perspectives in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
by Geula Lowenberg and Kelley A. Conrad
Designed for courses in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Personnel Psychology,Organizational Psychology, and Human Resources taught in psychology, business, and labour relations departments. This is an appropriate text for both basic introduction or applied courses. Current Perspectives in Industrial/Organizational Psychology takes a fresh approach to Industrial/Organizational Psychology, demonstrating how theory works through real world examples. This text is unique in drawing its example...
Managing Pressure for Peak Performance
by Sally Brown, Helen Horne, and Steven Williams
This text is intended to provide practical assistance for managers and employees who want to take a positive, pro-active approach to managing work-place pressure. Based on the acclaimed and widely endorsed OSI, it shows how to: understand the stress process; identify the symptons of excessive pressure; take the right measure for controlling stress; use a combination of behavioural and physical techniques; manage time, moods and motivation; manage fitness and diet; and improve communication skill...