Handbook of Industrial, Work and Organizational Psychology Volume 1 - Personnel Psychology Neil Anderson, Deniz S Ones, Handan Kepir Sinangil and Chockalingam Viswesvaran

Hi I have a number of behaviour related papers which may be of interest. Just email me direct or message me if you want a copy. All the best Ian

Another good one: Psychology at Work by Peter Warr (Author) "This chapter introduces the three principal outcomes that have been studied by psychologists in work settings: people's well-being, their behaviour and their attitudes".

Holmezy Getting value from reading psychology depends partly on the book you read and largely on why you are reading it. The titles cited so far are fairly standard introductory texts on occupational psychology or ergonomics (cogntive/organisational) courses. This is fine if what you are looking for is background information. If the method of influencing and controlling actions known as 'behavioural safety' interests you, Dominic Cooper and Tim Marsh are British chartered occupational psychologists and chartered safety/health practitioners who've written readable guides. If you want to apply psychology in settings where management are unable or unwilling to invest in behavioural safety, 'appreciative inquiry' is an effective way of introducing managers to thinking about how to use money and time (especially their own) cost-effectively at work. Two good introductions to this approach are: 'Clear Leadership', G Bushe, Davies Black, 2009; 'Appreciative Coaching. A Positive Process for Change', S L Orem, J Binkert, A L Clancy, Jossey-Bass, 2007

Glencoe makes an interesting observation. In some situations, ergonomics may be more appropriate than psychology (but that was not what the original question as about). As the International Ergonomics Associationi (www.iea.cc) indicate, psychology is a core discipline in ergonomics; according as the uses of information and communications technology spread, the contribution of both cognitive and social psychology becomes even more critical. Psychology and ergonomics are both examples of modern science, which can be used to subject personal theories to the rigours of statistical testing, through experiments, surveys and other validated methods. The safety profession can ill afford to neglect either discipline to the extent that it is likely to fulfil the aspirations associated with its 'chartered' status.