International Review of Industrial and Organizational Psychology 2008, Volume 23

Now in its 23rd year, the International Review of Industrial and Organizational Psychology has attracted contributions from leading researchers and produced many citation classics. Each volume is a state-of-the-art overview of topics spanning the full spectrum of I/O psychology and 2008 is no exception. Areas covered include leadership development, the psychology of careers, employee recruitment, health promotion in the workplace, and politics at work.  Each chapter is supported by a valuable bibliography. For advanced students, academics, researchers and professionals this remains the most current and authoritative guide to new developments and established knowledge in the field.Content: Chapter 1 The Psychology of Careers in Industrial and Organizational Settings: A Critical But Appreciative Analysis (pages 1–44): John Arnold and Laurie CohenChapter 2 Employee Recruitment: Current Knowledge and Directions for Future Research (pages 45–82): James A. Breaugh, Therese H. Macan and Dana M. GrambowChapter 3 Age and Learning in Organizations (pages 83–105): Margaret E. BeierChapter 4 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Politics and Politicians at Work (pages 107–148): Jo SilvesterChapter 5 Building Better Workplaces through Individual Perspective Taking: A Fresh Look at a Fundamental Human Process (pages 149–196): Sharon K. Parker, Paul W. B. Atkins and Carolyn M. AxtellChapter 6 The Dawning of a New Era for Genuine Leadership Development (pages 197–238): Bruce J. Avolio and Adrian ChanChapter 7 Health Protection and Promotion in the Workplace: A Review and Application of Value and Regulatory Focus Perspectives (pages 239–260): Lois E. Tetrick and Michael T. FordChapter 8 Personality as a Predictor of Work?Related Behavior and Performance: Recent Advances and Directions for Future Research (pages 261–305): Giles St. J. Burch and Neil Anderson