The Self at Work Fundamental Theory and Research [Paperback]

The Self at Workbrings researchers in industrial and organizational psychology and organizational behavior together with researchers in social and personality psychology to explore how the self impacts the workplace. Covering topics such as self-efficacy, self-esteem, self-control, power, and identification, each chapter examines how research on the self informs and furthers understanding of organizational topics such as employee engagement, feedback-seeking, and leadership. With their combined expertise, the chapter authors consider how research on the self has influenced management research and practice (and vice-versa), limitations of applying social psychology research in the organizational realm, and future directions for organizational research on the self. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students, and professionals who are interested in how research on the self can inform industrial/organizational psychology.

1. The Self at Work: An Overview

1. Self-Efficacy

Jeffrey B. Vancouver, Mark Alicke, and Leah R. Halper

2. Self-Esteem

Douglas J. Brown and Virgil Zeigler-Hill

3. Social Identifications in Organizational Behavior

Daan van Knippenberg and Michael A. Hogg

4. Self-Enhancement in Organizations

D. Lance Ferris and Constantine Sedikides

5. Self-Control in Work Organizations

Russell E. Johnson, Mark Muraven, Tina L. Donaldson, and Szu-Han (Joanna) Lin