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The Relationships Between Job Characteristics, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intention Among Software Developers

Author : Timothy Doré
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1581122705
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (811 download)

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Book Synopsis The Relationships Between Job Characteristics, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intention Among Software Developers by : Timothy Doré

Download or read book The Relationships Between Job Characteristics, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intention Among Software Developers written by Timothy Doré and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2005-03-15 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Software developer turnover can have disastrous effects on an organization due to the loss of business process knowledge, as well as acquired technical skills. Annual rates of turnover in information technology (IT) departments have been estimated at 20% or more with the cost of replacing technology workers ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 times annual salaries. This study purposely focused only on software developers as opposed to IT employees in general due to the critical nature of their work. The factors leading to turnover intention in this field are poorly understood; therefore, this study was designed to further understand the relationships between job characteristics, job satisfaction, and turnover intention among software developers. 326 web surveys were completed that contained questions relating to job characteristics, job satisfaction, turnover intention, and demographic information. The first four job characteristics are specific to software developers while the last five job characteristics and the job satisfaction scales are from the Hackman and Oldham Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS). Two research questions, sixteen hypotheses, and a theoretical path model were developed to understand which job characteristic variables contribute to the various dimensions of job satisfaction and which job satisfaction dimensions contribute to turnover intention. Additionally, the indirect effects of job characteristics through job satisfaction on turnover intention were also determined. The statistical testing consisted of descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Bivariate correlations are presented, as well as path analysis, an extension of multiple regression analysis. The results of the study uncovered several factors that can influence turnover intention among software developers. Identified in the study as statistically significant job characteristics that can be influenced by management are training, autonomy, feedback, number of developers, task significance, and skill variety. With the results of this study, management can better understand the unique needs of software developers and design development jobs to ensure that these needs are met. The study concludes with implications for practitioners and recommendations for future research.

Work Redesign

Author : J. Richard Hackman
Publisher : Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Work Redesign written by J. Richard Hackman and published by Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley. This book was released on 1980 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA. Monograph on job design and work organization - covers personnel management, approaches to organization development, Motivation, job analysis, creating and supporting job enrichment, group work, workers participation in affecting change, design of work in the future, etc. Bibliography pp. 318 to 330, diagrams, graphs and questionnaires.

The SAGE Handbook of Organizational Behavior

Author : Julian Barling
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446206610
Total Pages : 777 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of Organizational Behavior written by Julian Barling and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-07-24 with total page 777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This milestone handbook brings together an impressive collection of international contributions on micro research in organizational behavior. Focusing on core micro organizational behaviour issues, chapters cover key themes such as individual and group behaviour. The SAGE Handbook of Organizational Behavior Volume One provides students and scholars with an insightful and wide reaching survey of the current state of the field and is an indespensible road map to the subject area. The SAGE Handbook of Organizational Behavior Volume Two edited by Stewart R Clegg and Cary L Cooper draws together contributions from leading macro organizational behaviour scholars.

An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology

Author : Maria C.W. Peeters
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118652509
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (186 download)

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Book Synopsis An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology by : Maria C.W. Peeters

Download or read book An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology written by Maria C.W. Peeters and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-07 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY WORK PSYCHOLOGY "[This book] provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, featuring contributions from around the world. Not only is the book well-written, it is also very readable and entertaining and provides a thorough and scholarly introduction to all aspects of the field. I strongly and unreservedly endorse and recommend it." —Anthony Harold Winefield, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of South Australia "Work behaviour is crucial to our health and well-being and to organizational performance. Work also impacts on our behaviour outside work and on family life. With contributions of many of the world's leading experts, this strong editorial team has produced the first standard book on work psychology: the scientific study of work behaviour and its antecedents and consequences. It is a must for anyone seriously interested in work, work behaviour and people at work." —Michiel Kompier, Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology, Radboud University Nijmegen An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology is the first textbook to provide a comprehensive overview of work psychology. Moving beyond the terrain of introductory industrial/organizational psychology textbooks, this book examines the classic models, current theories and contemporary issues affecting the twenty-first-century worker. This text covers all aspects of the psychology of working, including topics such as safety at work, working times, work–family interaction, recovery from work, technology, job demands and job resources, working in teams and sickness absence. While many books in the field focus on the adverse effects of work, this one is unique in emphasizing also the positive aspects and outcomes of work, including motivation, performance, creativity and engagement. The book also contains chapters on job-related prevention and intervention strategies with a special focus on positive interventions and proactive techniques, such as job crafting and promoting positive work behaviours. Edited by respected leaders in the field and with chapters written by a global team of experts, this is the textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on work psychology.

Psychology and Work Today

Author : Carrie A. Bulger
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351682997
Total Pages : 659 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Psychology and Work Today written by Carrie A. Bulger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychology and Work Today, 11th Edition is an exciting update of a well-loved textbook that introduces industrial and organizational psychology, explaining how industrial-organizational psychologists make work and working better. This accessible and informative text explains how industrial-organizational psychologists help organizations hire the best people by designing tests and interviews that uncover the skills and abilities of applicants, make work better by removing or reducing safety issues and sources of stress so that personnel are motivated and able to perform to their abilities, and work with managers and leaders to be more effective at leading others. This book also describes how industrial-organizational psychologists work with organizations to embrace diversity in the workforce and celebrate the strengths that employees from many backgrounds bring to organizations. In addition, this text includes how psychologists help organizations to design the physical work environment to best suit employees, while other psychologists help organizations to market their products and services to consumers. This text covers both the essential and traditional industrial-organizational psychology topic areas such as job analysis, employee selection, and work motivation as well as topic areas that are important in workplaces today such as stress and well-being, human factors, and preparing for jobs of the future. The chapter on consumer psychology remains unique to this textbook. This new edition includes coverage of employable skills desired by hiring managers and executives; the ways the highly publicized replicability crisis has affected the science and practice of industrial-organizational psychology; online and mobile employment testing; diversity and inclusion throughout the workplace, including microaggressions; preparing people and organizations for jobs of the future; incivility and harassment at work, including abusive supervision; safety climate and employee health; and advertising on social media and video games. Including many illustrative examples of industrial-organizational psychology in real-world workplaces, the 11th Edition is thoroughly updated to include the latest theory, research, and practice on each key topic. Each chapter features defined key terms, a chapter outline, a chapter summary, review questions, annotated additional reading, and engaging Newsbreak sections. The book will be of interest to undergraduate students in introduction industrial-organizational psychology or psychology of work behaviour courses.

Well-Being and Work

Author : P. Dewe
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230363032
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Well-Being and Work written by P. Dewe and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Work and well-being is one of the fastest growing areas of concern to business, public sector and government. This book looks at the causes of stress in the modern work-place, and offers practical advice for managers on how to combat stress in their employees, and put in place strategies for developing a healthy workplace.

Work Motivation

Author : Uwe Kleinbeck
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 1134749147
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (347 download)

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Download or read book Work Motivation written by Uwe Kleinbeck and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique compendium of international investigations into motivation and performance, this book offers chapters by industrial and organizational psychologists from the United States, Europe, Australia, and Japan as they share their theories, concepts, empirical evidence, and practical evidence regarding the subject. The volume focuses on three distinct themes: * the relationship between motivation and performance * practical examples of building and strengthening the motivating potential with particular attention paid to productivity and the health of the employees * the development of work motivation over time and the change of the relative importance of central variables Work Motivation provides an exceptional blend of modern theoretical approaches, technologically sound techniques for solving practical problems, and empirical results to prove theoretical and technical validities.

Global Call Center Employees in India

Author : Mayank Kumar Golpelwar
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3658118679
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (581 download)

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Download or read book Global Call Center Employees in India written by Mayank Kumar Golpelwar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-23 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mayank Kumar Golpelwar analyses why Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) units and their young employees found themselves to be the target of severe criticism from India’s middle classes. Using social and organizational psychological frameworks as well as ethnographic and variance analytic research, the author takes a look at the validity of the criticism against the BPO industry. He uses the framework of cultural theories to analyze and present the gap between the mainstream Indian culture and its rapidly emerging and globalized BPO sub-culture.

The Textile Industry and the Rise of the Japanese Economy

Author : Michael Smitka
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9780815327080
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (27 download)

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Book Synopsis The Textile Industry and the Rise of the Japanese Economy by : Michael Smitka

Download or read book The Textile Industry and the Rise of the Japanese Economy written by Michael Smitka and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1998 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Makes Japanese sources accessible in English Although much of the work on Japanese economic history is inaccessible to Westerners, many of Japan's leading economic historians have published widely in English. Combined with the work of Western economists who can utilize Japanese-language sources, this series assembles a wide range of English-language articles on the key issues in Japanese economic development. Individual volumes cover the interwar period, postwar reconstruction and growth, the textile industry, demographics, agriculture, trade, and the rise of commerce and "protoindustry" in the Tokugawa era. An information-packed classroom and research resource An introductory essay in each volume discusses the significance of the articles, compares various economic development in Japan with those in other countries, and puts studies in the context of similar studies in Europe. A versatile research resource, this 7-volume set is a veritable gold mine of hard-to-find information and data from diverse sources and a godsend to everyone interested in comparative economic and social history. Professors will appreciate the collection because it gives them instant access to less familiar English-language sources and is an easy way to introduce students to doing their own research. Students will appreciate the many articles as a mother lode of information for reports and papers. Researchers will be pleased by the coverage of more than three centuries of Japanese history and life. Available individually by volume. 1. Japanese Prewar Growth (0-8153-2705-6) 280 pages 2. The Interwar Economy of Japan (0-8153-2706-4) 320 pages 3. Historical Demography and Labor Markets in Prewar Japan (08153-2707-2) 248 pages 4. The Textile Industry and the Rise of the Japanese Economy (0-8153-2708-0) 392 pages 5. Japan's Economic Ascent (0-8153-2709-9) 376 pages 6. The Japanese Economy in the Tokugawa Era, 1600-1868 (0-8153-2710-2) 384 pages 7. Agricultural Growth and Japanese Economic Development (0-8153-2711-0) 368 pages

Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

Author : Robert N. Lussier
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1506331815
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Human Resource Management written by Robert N. Lussier and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2015-11-26 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, Skill Development takes a unique three-pronged approach that gives students a clear understanding of important HRM concepts and functions, shows them how to apply those concepts, and helps them build a strong skill set they can use in their personal and professional lives. Covering the vast majority the 210 required SHRM Curriculum Guidebook topics required for undergraduates, Fundamentals of Human Resource Management gives the student the ability to successfully manage others in today's work environment. Authors Robert N. Lussier and John R. Hendon engage students with a variety of high-quality applications and skill development exercises to improve students’ comprehension and retention. The authors’ emphasis on current trends and the challenges facing HR managers and line managers today provide students with key insights on important issues and prepare them for successful careers.

Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Author : Ronald E. Riggio
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131721739X
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (172 download)

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Book Synopsis Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology by : Ronald E. Riggio

Download or read book Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology written by Ronald E. Riggio and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology provides an accessible approach to psychological theory and its applications to the world of work. Using both classic theories and research along with the latest developments and innovations, this student-centered text shows practical applications of theoretical concepts using examples from work situations that students may be familiar with—such as service industries, internet companies, and startups—in addition to traditional office and factory work settings. Each chapter includes key terms and review questions, and the text features special sections highlighting applications of I/O psychology theories, psychological approaches to everyday work situations, and current areas of research and practice. The seventh edition is thoroughly updated to include the latest research on each key topic. It also includes expanded coverage of international issues, job engagement, and emerging topics in the field, such as workplace bullying, virtual teams and organizations, agile organization structures, and web-based training and assessment. The book will be of interest to undergraduate students in introductory I/O psychology or psychology of work behavior courses. For additional resources, please consult the Companion Website at www.routledge.com/cw/riggio, where instructors will find an expanded instructor’s manual, test bank, and lecture slides, and students will find chapter summaries and learning objectives. Ronald E. Riggio is the Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology at Claremont McKenna College. He has published nearly two-dozen authored or edited books and more than 150 articles and book chapters.

The Japanese Economy in Retrospect

Author : Gary R. Saxonhouse
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814271454
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book The Japanese Economy in Retrospect written by Gary R. Saxonhouse and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gary R Saxonhouse was one of the world’s leading scholars on Japanese economy. Born in New York City in 1943, he attended Yale University, where he received his PhD in Economics in 1971. In 1970, he joined the Faculty of Economics at the University of Michigan, where he remained throughout his career. The selection of his published papers that comprises this two-volume publication is a testimony and tribute to his remarkable accomplishments and influence, which were cut short by his untimely death in November 2006, following a battle with leukemia. Volume I contains a selection of his published papers that have been instrumental in enhancing the understanding of Japan's modern economic history, focusing particularly on the Japanese cotton-spinning industry. Volume II features a selection of his published papers that look at how Japan's technology and innovation were key in promoting Japan's economic success; how its economy was shaped by its comparative advantage and related policies; and how its macro-financial policies were implemented in the course of its economic growth after World War II.

Taking the Measure of Work

Author : Dail L. Fields
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 162396220X
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book Taking the Measure of Work written by Dail L. Fields and published by IAP. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a handbook for people who want to assure the use of reliable and valid questionnaires for collecting information about organizations. It significantly reduces the time and effort required for obtaining validated multi-question measures of aspects of organizational ‘health’ such as employee job satisfaction, organizational commitment, organizational justice, and workplace behaviors. It helps users in measuring some factors underlying employee perceptions of work such as job characteristics, role ambiguity or conflict, job stress, and the extent to which employees believe their values and those of the organization are congruent. All the measures in the book have been used and tested in research studies published in the 1990’s. In addition, all the measures describe the extent and types of reliability and validity tests that have been completed, a feature that organizational researchers should find particularly useful. All in all, this book is a handy tool to increase the efficiency of researchers, consultants, managers, or organizational development specialists in obtaining reliable and valid information about how employees view their jobs and organizations.

Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Author : Steven G. Rogelberg
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1412924707
Total Pages : 1169 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology written by Steven G. Rogelberg and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2007 with total page 1169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description

Psychology and Work

Author : Donald M. Truxillo
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113470576X
Total Pages : 707 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (347 download)

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Download or read book Psychology and Work written by Donald M. Truxillo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-22 with total page 707 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychology and Work is a new textbook for introductory Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology classes. Written by award-winning I/O professors with expertise in I/O Psychology and teaching this course, the book is organized into three main sections. It first includes an overview of the history of I/O Psychology and a chapter on research methods, subsequently covers the core principles of Industrial Psychology, and then discusses the key areas of Organizational Psychology. The book contains numerous features that highlight key concepts and their relevance to students: Learning goals direct students to the main objectives of each chapter What Does This Mean for You? and Workplace Application boxes address the implications of the material for students Case studies with accompanying questions illustrate how concepts are relevant in real-world practice Reading lists and Your Turn questions provide further discussion Keywords defined in the margins help students grasp important concepts Sections discussing global and current issues give students a sense of what’s happening in the I/O psychology field The book also has extensive online resources such as interactive features, quizzes, PowerPoint slides, and an instructor’s manual. Accompanied by a dynamic design and a strong set of pedagogical tools, Psychology and Work presents all-new content and relevant coverage for the I/O psychology course.

Work, Organizational, and Business Psychology

Author : Hannes Zacher
Publisher : Kohlhammer Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3170375806
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (73 download)

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Book Synopsis Work, Organizational, and Business Psychology by : Hannes Zacher

Download or read book Work, Organizational, and Business Psychology written by Hannes Zacher and published by Kohlhammer Verlag. This book was released on 2022-11-30 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Work, organizational, and business psychology is an applied empirical science and occupational field. Written by 20 leading experts in this area, the chapters in this book provide a comprehensive overview of classic and contemporary theories, methods, and findings. Topics include individual differences and performance, vocational choices and career development, the work-nonwork interface, work stress and well-being, occupational safety, positive and counterproductive work behavior, work analysis and work design, personnel selection and development, work attitudes and motivation, negotiation, leadership, teams, entrepreneurship, and organizational development. The book provides a thorough introduction to work, organizational, and business psychology for students in Bachelor and Master programs at universities and universities of applied sciences. It also provides a useful resource for lecturers as well as practitioners in companies and other organizations

Social Issues in the Workplace: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522539182
Total Pages : 1009 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Book Synopsis Social Issues in the Workplace: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice by : Management Association, Information Resources

Download or read book Social Issues in the Workplace: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 1009 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corporations have a social responsibility to assist in the overall well-being of their employees through the compliance of moral business standards and practices. However, many societies still face serious issues related to unethical business practices. Social Issues in the Workplace: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on the components and impacts of social issues on the workplace. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as business communication, psychological health, and work-life balance, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for managers, professionals, researchers, students, and academics interested in social issues in the workplace.