Month: March 2010

Better Training Outcomes are just a Few Reminders Away

Topic: Training Publication: Journal of Applied Psychology (JAN 2010) Article: Sometimes you need a reminder: The effects of prompting self-regulation on regulatory processes, learning and attrition. Authors: T. Sitzmann and K. Ely Reviewed By: Benjamin Granger Have you ever taken a training course and noticed your mind wandering?  Or have you

Is it Fair to Include “Citizenship” in Performance Appraisals?

Topic: Citizenship Behavior, Performance Appraisal Publication: Journal of Business and Psychology (DEC 2009) Article: Organizational citizenship behavior in performance evaluations: Distributive justice or injustice Authors: S.K., Johnson, C.L. Holladay, & M.A. Quinones Reviewed By: Benjamin Granger Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCBs) are volitional work behaviors that go above and beyond the call of