Positive psychology is a relatively new field of study that represents a significant shift in focus for the psychological, behavioral, and organizational sciences. Traditional psychology trained its attention on dysfunction and its relief; positive psychology focuses on optimal functioning and its attainment.
Organizational scholars have embraced the positive psychology paradigm and have begun to explore its variety of applications within the enterprise. This volume is based on work being conducted by scholars from a variety of business disciplines. Together, they comprise the Positive Organizational Behavior Research Group, housed within the College of Business at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
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