A number of themes recur throughout the text to underscore the multifaceted nature of work including the increase in cross-cultural and multinational work, the diversification of workforces, the increased importance of teams, and the increased complexity of the technical and organizational aspects of work.

Key features:

• Modular approach: contains self-contained sections within chapters, for maximum teaching flexibility
  
• Cutting-edge topics and research coverage: includes the Five Factor Theory of Personality, the Big Eight theory of competencies, emotional intelligence, culture and emotions, genetics and job satisfaction, achieving balance between work and non-work, stress and violence, measuring motivation, integrity testing, entrepreneurship, computer-based assessment, male vs. female leaders, cross-cultural teams, bullying, and more
  
• Emphasis on critical thinking: supplementary critical thinking questions present situations and ask students to apply the principles and concepts they have learned in that section
  
• Case studies and boxes: cases provide concrete examples of the issues involved in work and behavior in various applied settings
  Clear, articulate explanations: concise prose and interesting examples make the book accessible to a wide range of students
  
• Ancillaries: these include Instructor’s Manual, Test Bank, Study Guide, PowerPoint slides, and a dedicated website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/landyconte2e