Organizational Psychology – People–Centred Theories and Practices in Human Resource Management : People-Centred Theories and Practices in Human Resource Management

Incorporate essential organizational psychology theory into HR practices and develop a holistic, evidence-based approach to people management, with this postgraduate textbook.

Apply organizational psychology to real-world HR decision making and practice. Organizational Psychology by Paula Jenkins and Jacques Ding is a postgraduate textbook for students of Human Resource Management and Organizational Psychology seeking to apply psychological theory to contemporary HR practice. Designed to align with postgraduate module outcomes, it prepares students for professional roles by demonstrating how evidence-based organizational psychology can inform ethical leadership, strategic people management and effective workplace interventions. Integrating core psychological theories with practical HR applications, the textbook shows how scientific knowledge and research methods can be used to improve motivation, support wellbeing and strengthen organizational decision making. Real-world examples from Grab Taxi, Hapimag and Huawei illustrate how HR practitioners apply organizational psychology across different cultural and organizational contexts, helping students bridge theory and practice in a global workplace. This textbook includes:- Coverage of the changing context of work, strategic people management and workplace wellbeing- Clear explanations of how organizational psychology theories inform HR practice- Learning features including chapter learning outcomes, reflective questions, tasks and key summaries- An international and cross-cultural perspective supported by real-world examples- Introduction to research methods and analytical techniques for evidence-based HR practice Whether advancing postgraduate study or preparing for a career in HR or organizational psychology, this textbook equips students with the theoretical foundation and applied capability needed to use psychological insight effectively in professional practice.