Assessing Organizational Behaviors: A Critical Analysis of Measuring Instruments

This book provides critical reviews of organizational behavior variables and psychological instruments, aiming to guide professionals in selecting the most appropriate measuring tools for their organizations. It covers micro-organizational variables such as job crafting, reactions to change, and psychological well-being, as well as macro-organizational constructs like quality of life, organizational climate, values, and social networks. The final chapter discusses the future of organization behavior measuring.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking book fills a significant gap in international literature by offering comprehensive reviews on various aspects of organizational behavior and the primary psychological instruments developed to measure them. Measuring instruments that are meticulously crafted with theoretical and methodological rigor in the field of Organizational and Work Psychology can play a vital role in facilitating diagnostic analyses that enable organizations to implement the evidence-based changes necessary for their survival. These changes demand precise assessments of both organizational and individual variables, yet many professionals responsible for conducting these assessments are unsure about the most suitable measuring instrument available. Hence, this book serves as a valuable guide for these professionals.

The volume is structured into two parts. The first part encompasses chapters dedicated to key micro-organizational variables, including Job Crafting, reactions to organizational change, Psychological Wellbeing at Work, Bridge Employment Assessment in the Work-Retirement Transition, Resilience at Work, and Leadership in Organizations. The second part presents the state-of-the-art research on prominent macro-organizational constructs such as Quality of Life at Work, Organizational Climate for Creativity, Values and Organizations, Assessments of Organizational Support, and Contributions by Social Networks Analysis and Organizational Effectiveness. The concluding chapter delves into a critical discussion about the nature and future of organization behavior measuring.

Assessing Organizational Behaviors: A Critical Analysis of Measuring Instruments is designed to assist market professionals in selecting the diagnostic instruments that align optimally with their organizational context, ensuring accurate assessment of organizational behaviors. By leveraging the insights and expertise provided in this book, professionals can gain a deeper understanding of the available measuring tools and make informed decisions that contribute to the growth and success of their organizations.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030813130
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022