International Review of Industrial and Organizational Psychology 2010

This is the twenty-fifth in the most prestigious series of annual volumes in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. The series provides authoritative and integrative reviews of the key literature of industrial psychology and organizational behavior. The chapters are written by established experts and topics are carefully chosen to reflect the major concerns in both the research literature and in current practice. Continuing the series tradition of providing scholarly, up to the minute reviews and updates of theory and research, this volume of the series surveys developments in such familiar areas as employee selection, team cognition and adaptation, leadership, and diversity management. Newer topics surveyed include corporate communications, coaching, and positive organizational behavior. Each chapter offers a comprehensive and critical survey of the chosen topic, and each is supported by a valuable bibliography. For advanced students, academics and researchers, as well as professional psychologists and managers, this series remains the most authoritative and current guide to new developments and established knowledge in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. Contributors to Volume 25 Derek R. Avery, USA James Campbell Quick, USA Michael J. Cavanagh, Australia Cary L. Cooper, UK Olga Epitropaki, UK Philip C. Gibbs, UK Anthony M. Grant, Australia Paul R. Jackson, UK Laura M. Little, USA Robert G. Lord, USA Robin Martin, UK Patrick F. McKay, USA Debra L. Nelson, USA Deniz S. Ones, USA Helen M. Parker, Australia Jonathan Passmore, UK Sara J. Shondrick, USA Geoff Thomas, UK Anna Topakas, UK Sjir Uitdewilligen, The Netherlands Chockalingam Viswesvaran, USA Mary J. Waller, Canada Fred R.H. Zijlstra, The Netherlands