an invaluable foundation for anyone entering today’s global business and industrial world. This informative, sophisticated, and entertaining text teaches students about the nature of work in modern society by focusing on the practical and applied rather than the scientific ideal. Human resource development (employee selection, psychological testing, performance appraisal, and training); leadership, motivation, job satisfaction, and job involvement; working conditions, safety, violence, and health in the workplace. An excellent handbook for all human resource employees, as well as managers, executives, and others responsible for hiring personnel.