Personality has emerged as a key factor when trying to understand why people think, feel, and behave the way they do at work. Recent research has linked personality to important aspects of work such as job performance, employee attitudes, leadership, teamwork, stress, and turnover. This handbook brings together into a single volume the diverse areas of work psychology where personality constructs have been applied and investigated, providing expert review and analysis based on the latest advances in the field.

About the Author

Neil D. Christiansen, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at Central Michigan University where he teaches courses in personnel psychology, personality psychology, and structural equation modeling. His research interests focus on advancing our understanding of the relationship between personality and work behavior.

Robert P. Tett, Ph.D., is an associate professor of industrial/organizational psychology and director of the I/O program at the University of Tulsa where he teaches courses in I/O psychology, personnel selection, leadership, and statistics. His research interests lie primarily in personality testing in work settings and in managerial and leadership competence.

Reviews

"This is a comprehensive and timely resource on the important topic of personality at work. The respective chapter authors are internationally known and respected for their scholarship on topics that are integral to personality in work contexts. The handbook is certain to be an exceptional resource for students as well as scholars interested in issues of personality theory, assessment, and application in organizations."--David V. Day, Winthrop Professor / Woodside Chair in Leadership and Management, University of Western Australia Business School

"This handbook provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art overview of personality in the work context. The chapter authors are a who's who of personality researchers who provide overviews of both major and minor topics, linking personality to a wide range of organizational phenomena. Included, among others, are chapters on cross-cultural issues, job performance, leadership, selection, stress, and training. The book can serve as a valuable resource for researchers, students and others who want a thorough overview of research on personality in work settings."--Paul Spector, Distinguished Professor Department of Psychology, University of South Florida

"There is not an area of work psychology that has failed to be deeply impacted by the growing literature on personality science. This book, edited by two leading researchers in the area of personality at work, is sure to be widely read and referenced in a research area that continues to be vibrant. The chapters, written by many of the leading figures in the field, provide both a comprehensive coverage and deep analysis of many of the issues, trends, and controversies that continue to enliven the field. I highly recommend the book both to the expert and the newcomer to this important area." --Timothy A. Judge, Ph.D. Franklin D. Schurz Chair, University of Notre Dame

"The Handbook of Personality at Work represents three "I's": Impressive, Important, and Interesting! This is a fine collection of perspectives on personality and work by a wonderfully international cast of excellent scholars. Skip this at your own peril." --Benjamin Schneider, Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow, CEB Valtera

"This is a diverse compilation, uniquely appropriate for this controversial area of I-O psychology. It will be a touchstone for years to come."--Scott E. Highhouse, Department of Psychology, Bowling Green State University

Book Information
ISBN 9780367866242
Author Neil Christiansen
Format Paperback
Page Count 952
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 852g