Psychology Applied to Work 12th Edition

Psychology Applied to Work®, Twelfth Edition

Title: Psychology Applied to Work® Edition: Twelfth Edition Authors: Paul M. Muchinsky, Satoris S. Howes Publisher: Hypergraphic Press

Cover Design: The title "Psychology Applied to Work®" appears at the top left in bold, golden-yellow serif lettering stacked across several lines, with "TWELFTH EDITION" set in white capitals just to the lower right of the title. Beneath the title, the authors' names, "Paul M. Muchinsky" and "Satoris S. Howes," are printed in crisp white type. At the very bottom, the "Hypergraphic Press" name is centered in white against a dark footer. The cool blue-and-gold palette gives the design a sleek, corporate, and professional feel that suits its workplace theme.

Cover Illustration: The cover is dominated by a striking photograph of a modern glass skyscraper that fills the frame, its blue-tinted windowed façade curving gently upward and reflecting the sky. Suspended against the building are four professional high-rise workers in harnesses and safety gear, rappelling down the sheer glass surface with ropes, buckets, and cleaning equipment as they work their way across the windows. Their small figures set against the vast, gleaming tower create a vivid sense of scale, teamwork, and labor in action — a fitting visual metaphor for the study of people, performance, and behavior in the working world.

About the Book: A leading and long-established introduction to the field of industrial and organizational study, known for translating rigorous research into clear, engaging, and highly readable prose. The text examines how psychological principles apply to the modern workplace, covering topics such as personnel selection, performance evaluation, training, motivation, leadership, teamwork, job satisfaction, and organizational behavior. Blending classic foundations with contemporary developments, it helps readers understand the science behind how people are hired, managed, motivated, and supported at work, while connecting theory to real organizational practice.

Audience: Undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in industrial-organizational psychology and related business and management fields, along with instructors, human resources professionals, and anyone interested in the science of behavior in the workplace.