Innovative Theories, Tools, and Practices in Work and Organizational Psychology

Is it possible to optimize the use of human resources in human ways? Can new and innovative organizational forms be developed? These are just some of the many questions with which W&O psychologists are confronted in today's world, and which this book attempts to answer. Featuring contributions on both new, innovative tools and best practices, as well as on the latest theoretical developments in W&O (work and organizational) psychology, this book is a valuable, up-to-date resource for both practitioners and researchers. Based on the 10th European Congress on Work and Organizational Psychology, the most interesting and innovative contributions were selected to appear in this volume, which thus represents the state of the art in today's W&O psychology. The book not only defines concepts such as "innovation" and "work pressure," but also deals with the enormous developments taking place in group and teamwork, the future challenges of work in the virtual environment, as well as work socialization processes with regards to newcomers and personality characteristics, reflecting not only European but international discussions in the field.