The Psychology of Organizational Change

Theoretical developments and empirical findings in the study of how people experience, respond to, and contribute to organizational change.

The Psychology of Organizational Change is intended for academics, research students, and practitioners interested in understanding organizational change. The three audiences will be able to keep up to date on the most recent advances in the study of organizational change, focusing on the psychological aspects involved in change.This volume brings together recent insights about the psychology of organizational change. The authors are leading scholars in the study of organizational change, taking on a micro-perspective for understanding the process through which responses to change emerge and impact work-related outcomes. Each chapter approaches the topic from a different perspective, highlighting a different aspect of the phenomenon. The book includes review chapters, chapters with new theoretical developments, and descriptions of empirical studies and their findings. It is intended for both academic and practitioners who wish to keep up to date about the mechanisms that explain how recipients of organizational change respond to and cope with change.