This second edition of the best-selling textbook on Work Motivation in Organizational Behavior provides an update of the critical analysis of the scientific literature on this topic, and provides a highly integrated treatment of leading theories, including their historical roots and progression over the years. A heavy emphasis is placed on the notion that behavior in the workplace is determined by a mix of factors, many of which are not treated in texts on work motivation (such as frustration and violence, power, love, and sex). Examples from current and recent media events are numerous, and intended to illustrate concepts and issues related to work motivation, emotion, attitudes, and behavior.
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this book is great. It is really comprehensive in terms of presenting … Let me preface this review by saying that I am a PhD student of Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Within that context, this book is great. It is really comprehensive in terms of presenting research theories of work motivation. The organization of the book does seem cluttered though, and I’m not convinced that newer editions actually incorporate the newest research findings. In sum, it’s great as a research reference, but could stand to be reorganized and be more thorough in incorporating…
Good book but maybe too much for undergrad psychology I used this book for my undergraduate psychology class on work motivation (related to industrial-organizational psychology). It’s actually an excellent book, but it’s VERY DENSE, in a good way, but at times is difficult to maintain a focus on. This almost seems more like a graduate level book. With that noted, it’s obvious the author knows his material well although I don’t know what to suggest to make it more user friendly.Â