Author : Adrian Furnham
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113542036X
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (354 download)
Book Synopsis Personality and Intelligence at Work by : Adrian Furnham
Download or read book Personality and Intelligence at Work written by Adrian Furnham and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-03-19 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Personality and Intelligence at Work examines the increasingly controversial role of individual differences in predicting and determining behaviour at work. It combines approaches from organizational psychology and personality theory to critically examine the physical, psychological and psychoanalytic aspects of individual differences, and how they impact on the world of work. Topics covered include the role of IQ at work as the best predictor of success, but also the importance of increasingly recognized social intelligences such as emotional intelligence (EQ). The significance of personality traits and the impact of temperaments on work performance are also examined, and the methods used to assess work behaviour and potential are reviewed. Psychological tests, which measure personality traits, are questioned as accurate predictors of behaviour at work, alongside other factors such as job satisfaction, productivity, absenteeism and turnover. This thoroughly revised and updated edition of Personality at Work provides a comprehensive review of the relevant literature from psychology, sociology and management science. It will be of interest to students of organizational psychology and business and management studies, as well as HR professionals.