Individual adaptability to changes at work : new directions in research

Author(s)

• Chan, David (Industrial psychologist)

Bibliographic Information

Individual adaptability to changes at work : new directions in research

edited by David Chan

（Organization and management series）

Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, 2014

• : hbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Summary: "Individual Adaptability to changes at work refers to an individual's response to new demands or ill defined problems created by uncertainty, complexity, mergers, and any rapid change in the work situation. Today, one of the key factors for individual's success is said to be adaptability. In the past two decades there has been increasing interest in the research on individual adaptability, and this is one of the first academic volumes to look at this important topic. Specific contexts that will be addressed include newcomer adaptation, team building and functioning, work-family conflict, retirement and career management. This edited book book will provide a comprehensive and integrated analysis of the conceptual, assessment and contextual issues that will help identify the current trends and emerging themes in adaptability research"-- Provided by publisher

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Individual adaptability to changes at work refers to an individual's response to new demands or ill-defined problems created by uncertainty, complexity, mergers, and any rapid change in the work situation. Today, one of the key factors for an individual's success is said to be adaptability. In the past two decades there has been increasing interest in the research on individual adaptability, and this is one of the first academic volumes to look at this important topic. Specific contexts examined include work-family conflict, retirement, career management and intercultural interaction at the workplace. The book will provide a comprehensive and integrated analysis of the conceptual, assessment and contextual issues that will help identify the current trends and emerging themes in adaptability research.

Table of Contents

Part I: Conceptualizing and Assessing Individual Adaptability 1. Adapting to Rapid Changes at Work: Definitions, Measures and Research N.Schmitt, D.Chan 2. The Motivational Underpinnings of Adaptability G.Chen, B.M. Firth 3. Proactivity and Adaptability J.Zhu,M.Frese, W.Li 4. Conceptualizing and Assessing Interpersonal Adaptability: Towards a Functional Framework T. Oliver, F.Lieves 5. Organizational Adaptability R.E.Ployhart, S.F.Turner Part II: Contexts of Individual Adaptability 6. Career Adaptability: Theory and Measurement F.T.L.Leong, C.Ott-Holland 7. The Role of Adaptability in Work-Family Conflict and Coping D.A. Major,M.L.Litano8. Retirement and Adaptability M.Wang,L.T.Penn 9. Adaptability and Intercultural Interaction in the Work Context: A Cultural Tuning Perspective K.Leung, G.H.-L. Cheng Part III: Concluding Observations 10. Emerging Themes in Adaptability Research D.Chan

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Details

• NCID: BB22486814
• ISBN:
  • 9780415832908
• LCCN: 2013045776
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xxv, 211 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HF5548.8
  • DC23 : 158.7
  • NDLC : EL291
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Work -- Psychological aspects
  • LCSH : Psychology, Industrial
  • LCSH : Adjustment (Psychology)
  • LCSH : Organizational change -- Psychological aspects
  • BISACSH : Business & Economics -- Management Science
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BB04915872