Composed of a series of annual volumes, it offers state-of-the-art reviews in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. Topics include psychological aspects of major organizational restructuring; methodological issues in personnel selection research; health, well-being and working women; measuring performance; the role of industrial and organizational psychology in developing countries and more. A sizable list of key references is also provided.

A multidisciplinary effort to determine the extent to which psychosocial factors peculiar to different occupational environments can influence the health of workers and managers. Wide-ranging in its approach, the book uses a diversity of research findings and conceptual models to explore the links between specific forms of occupational stress and the physical and mental well-being of employees. Attention is also given to the impact that work-related stress can have on performance levels, rates of absenteeism, alcohol abuse, employee turnover and accidents on the job.