Personality in Work Organizations

Seeking an understanding of the interrelation between individuals and environmental influences, this book draws from personality theory to describe the specific factors affecting individual behavior in industrial and organizational settings. With attention to job performance, leadership, teamwork, conflict, absenteeism, mental and physical health, motivation, and integrity, the book discusses the role of personality in organizations. It outlines the fundamental concepts of personality, personality variables, and the means of measuring personality variables. Directions for future research are suggested. James teaches management and industrial/organizational psychology at the University of Tennessee. Mazerolle is a manager for an electronics company.

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