Michael G. Aamodt Books

Mike Aamodt is a distinguished professor of psychology, bridging academia with practical consulting. His research and teaching focus on industrial and organizational psychology, infusing his work with a unique, applied approach. He educates on a wide range of topics, from employee selection to the psychology of the criminal mind. Aamodt's extensive consulting experience allows him to address key organizational challenges like performance appraisal and employee motivation. His publications and presentations, known for their fast-paced and humorous style, make him a valuable resource in the field.

Industrial/Organizational Phychology: An Applied Approach

Research In Law Enforcement Selection
220 pages
8 hours of reading
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This book is the most comprehensive reference ever written for individuals interested in law enforcement selection. The chapters contain meta-analyses (statistical reviews of the literature) investigating the validity of methods used to predict police performance. These methods include education requirements, cognitive ability, background variables (e.g., military experience, arrest record, discipline problems at work), personality inventories, interest inventories, physical agility tests, assessment centers, and interviews. The first chapter in the book is a short primer on meta-analysis that informs the reader about the purpose of meta-analysis and how to interpret the meta-analysis tables contained in the book. Chapter 2 describes the methods used to conduct the meta-analyses for this project. Chapters 3-11 list the meta-analysis results for the various predictors of police performance. Chapter 12 describes a meta-analysis of the relationships among criteria (e.g., performance ratings, discipline problems, commendations), Chapter 13 describes a meta-analysis of the relationships among selection methods, and Chapter 14 describes a meta-analysis of the relationship between the various criteria and sex, race, age, and tenure. Chapter 15 summarizes the previous chapters and identifies future research needs.
Industrial/Organizational Phychology: An Applied Approach
632 pages
23 hours of reading
Michael Aamodt's Fifth Edition of INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: AN APPLIED APPROACH appeals directly to students by incorporating a high degree of scholarship along with many real-world examples that make the excitement of this field obvious. This text integrates charts and tables to simplify such complicated issues as employment law, job satisfaction, work motivation and leadership. While striking a balance between research, theory and application, Aamodt introduces humor to make the student's reading more enjoyable. Students will be able to relate to industrial/organizational psychology by viewing such practical applications as how to write a resume, survive an employment interview, write a job description, create a performance appraisal instrument, and motivate employees.

Research In Law Enforcement Selection

Industrial/Organizational Phychology: An Applied Approach