The Social Psychology Of Work
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Pages: Good
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What transforms a mere job into a source of identity, meaning, and social connection? Michael Argyle's The Social Psychology of Work answers this profound question with rigorous academic authority, presenting a comprehensive examination of the psychological and social forces that govern human behaviour in the workplace. The book chronicles how individuals relate to their colleagues, supervisors, and the nature of their tasks themselves, arguing that work is far more than an economic transaction — it is a fundamental arena of human social life. Argyle, one of the most influential social psychologists of the twentieth century, draws on decades of empirical research to illuminate the dynamics of motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, and group behaviour at work. His writing is characterised by a rare clarity that makes complex psychological theory accessible without sacrificing intellectual depth. This new edition ensures the material remains as relevant as ever, leaving the reader to wonder just how much of their own working life has been invisibly shaped by the social forces Argyle so masterfully details.
Author: Michael Argyle
Format: Paperback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What transforms a mere job into a source of identity, meaning, and social connection? Michael Argyle's The Social Psychology of Work answers this profound question with rigorous academic authority, presenting a comprehensive examination of the psychological and social forces that govern human behaviour in the workplace. The book chronicles how individuals relate to their colleagues, supervisors, and the nature of their tasks themselves, arguing that work is far more than an economic transaction — it is a fundamental arena of human social life. Argyle, one of the most influential social psychologists of the twentieth century, draws on decades of empirical research to illuminate the dynamics of motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, and group behaviour at work. His writing is characterised by a rare clarity that makes complex psychological theory accessible without sacrificing intellectual depth. This new edition ensures the material remains as relevant as ever, leaving the reader to wonder just how much of their own working life has been invisibly shaped by the social forces Argyle so masterfully details.