organizational behavior

Business psychology, also called ?industrial-organizational? (I-O) psychology, is the study and practice of how people interact in business and on the job. The field dates back to the late 19th and early 20th century with early pioneers like Frederick Taylor and Lillian Gilbreth, who was also a noted female engineer and product designer. I-O psychology is one of the fastest-growing fields in psychology, helping businesses to discover more effective ways of work. Business psychologists can work as clinical counselors in the workplace or consultants for management and leadership, or they can conduct research in marketing, human resources, or employment-related training. I-O psychologists also work with engineers and product designers to create ergonomically designed technology and environments. The nature of work and business is changing rapidly, thanks to new technology and ever-evolving human factors. From discovering the advantages of workplace diversity to studying the impact of virtual workspaces and teams, I-O psychologists work in one of psychology?s most vital and challenging fields.

"It's the night before the first day of basketball season, and Coach David is nervous about how to get his players to come together as a team this year. Pacing the house, he remembers a fable his mother told him about sticks. He gathers a bunch of sticks, and the next day, he gives the team a task: each player has a word on their stick and needs to find a partner with the same word. Together, they research why a team needs that trait in order to be their best. To succeed, they also need to make the sticks unbreakable. Through exploring the power of belief, ownership, connection, love, inclusion, consistency, and hope, the team learns that they're stronger when they stick together. Stick Together is an illustrated fable that teaches readers how to persevere through challenges and overcome obstacles to build an unbreakable team"--Provided by publisher.

"Seventeen-year-old Kate Williams is willing to do whatever it takes to get her acting career back on track, even if that means getting a boring office job to support herself--but when she witnesses a double murder in the office across from hers, will she be able to get anyone to believe her before she becomes the next victim?"--OCLC.

Looks at problem solving using upstream thinking and trying to avoid not seeing existing problems.

Presents insight on improving teamwork in the workplace.

" ... McChrystal shows not only how the military made [the] transition [to start beating Al Qaeda], but also how similar shifts are possible in all organizations, from large companies to startups to charities to governments. In a turbulent world, the best organizations think and act like a team of teams, embracing small groups that combine the freedom to experiment with a relentless drive to share what they've learned. Drawing on a wealth of evidence from his military career, the private sector, and sources as diverse as hospital emergency rooms and NASA's space program, McChrystal frames the existential challenge facing today's organizations, and proposes a ... solution"--Provided by publisher.

A guide for managers looking to inspire and motivate their teams to work harder and smarter.

Presents a guide to using the power of trust to change lives and impact organizations in a low-trust world. Offers five actions along with anecdotes that show how high-trust relationships and cultures succeed and create energy and joy.