Routledge Handbook of Work and Organizational Psychology Volume 1

This introductory volume establishes the foundational framework for work and organizational psychology, examining definitional, historical and methodological fundamentals that shape the discipline. Edited by leading scholars, the handbook explores the nature of studies in work and organizational psychology, the role of professional psychologists, and how the discipline has evolved within Europe. It characterises the domain of work and organizational psychology whilst investigating relationships with related subdisciplines within psychology and external disciplines concerned with work and organisation. Ideal for academics, practitioners and students seeking a comprehensive introduction to the field's core principles and professional applications.