Applied Psychology in Talent Management, 8th Edition | Wayne F. Cascio - Robert McLean

In Applied Psychology in Talent Management, world-renowned authors Wayne F. Cascio and Herman Aguinis provide the most comprehensive, future-oriented overview of psychological theories and how those theories impact people decisions in today’s ever-changing workplace. Taking a rigorous, evidence-based approach, the new Eighth Edition includes more than 1,000 new citations from more than 20 top-tier journal articles. The authors emphasize the latest developments in the field—all in the context of historical perspectives. Integrated coverage of technology, strategy, globalization, and social responsibility throughout the text provides students with a holistic view of the field and equips them with the practical tools to create productive, enjoyable work environments.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Applied Psychology in Talent Management contains a great breadth of really solid coverage of fundamental concepts and great examples." -- Frank Igou

"This book has always been the most substantive coverage of applied psychology on the market." -- John F. Binning

"I think the book’s biggest strength is its comprehensive integration and review of HR processes, psychological theory, and applied examples. It is a great resource for both individuals new to the field and individuals interested in refreshing on topics they have studied for years. This text is a reliable source of information, in that researchers and practitioners alike feel secure in turning to this source for detailed information on a number of topics. It is a good multipurpose resource that holds up well over time." -- Rebecca J. Thompson

"Cascio and Aguinis’s text is the gold standard for applied psychology in HRM and industrial psychology. It provides extensive research support and covers topics with a detailed empirical analysis unparalleled in rival texts. It is a MUST-read for graduate students in I/O psychology." -- Brian W. Schrader

"Theory based but practical, this book provides a useful resource for researchers and practitioners alike with concrete examples and illustrations." -- Margaret Beier

"An excellent introduction to personnel psychology that follows the principles of the scientist-practitioner model well." -- Joseph J. Mazzola

"The book is very detail oriented and includes relevant research findings to corroborate key HRM concepts. I especially like the use of headings and bullet points in each chapter. Thus the organization of the chapter becomes clearer and easily understandable." -- Neelam Rattan --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

About the Author

Wayne F. Cascio is a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Colorado, and he holds the Robert H. Reynolds Chair in Global Leadership at the University of Colorado, Denver. He has served as president of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (1992–1993), chair of the SHRM Foundation (2007), the HR Division of the Academy of Management (1984), and member of the Academy of Management’s Board of Governors (2003–2006). Currently, he serves as an editor of the Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS). In 2016 the World Federation of People Management Associations awarded him its Lifetime Achievement Award. From 2011 to 2013 he served as chair of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group that is developing international HR standards, and he represented the United States to the International Organization for Standards. Since 2013 he has served as chair of the SHRM Certification Commission.

Herman Aguinis is the Avram Tucker Distinguished Scholar and Professor of Management in the George Washington University School of Business. He has been a visiting scholar at universities in the People’s Republic of China (Beijing and Hong Kong), Malaysia, Singapore,
Argentina, France, Spain, Puerto Rico, Australia, and South Africa. His research, teaching, and consulting address the acquisition and deployment of talent in organizations and organizational research methods. His life and professional agenda is to have an impact on the academic community, but also on society at large, and his research has been featured by numerous media outlets including Forbes, Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, The Economist, and Bloomberg Businessweek. He has published more than 150 refereed journal articles and eight books, including Performance Management (4th edition, 2019); delivered more than 130 presentations at universities in 20 countries; and secured US$5 million in extramural funds (e.g., National Science Foundation). He has been elected to serve as president of the Academy of Management (AOM), is also a Fellow of AOM, American Psychological Association, Association for Psychological Science, and Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and is a past president of the Iberoamerican Academy of Management. Among many awards, he received the Losey Award by the Society for Human Resource Management Foundation for lifetime achievement in human resource research, AOM Research Methods Division Distinguished Career Award for lifetime contributions, AOM Entrepreneurship Division IDEA Thought Leader Award, and AOM Practice Theme Committee Scholar Practice Impact Award recognizing an outstanding scholar who has had an impact on policy making and managerial and organizational practices. Also, he received best-article-of-the-year awards from Journal of Management, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Organizational Research Methods, and Academy of Management Perspectives. In addition to his academic activities, Professor Aguinis has consulted with organizations in the United States, Europe, and Latin America including Accenture, Goldman Sachs, the United Nations, TCI-AT&T, the City of San Francisco Police Department, and Sears Holdings Corp., among
others. He was appointed by the U.S. Department of State to serve a five-year term on the Board of Examiners for the United States Foreign Service and has provided expert testimony and written briefs for several high-profile court cases, including the highly publicized
Ricci v. DeStefano U.S. Supreme Court case involving firefighters in the City of New Haven (Connecticut). For more information, please visit http://www.hermanaguinis.com.