September 2010

Performance ratings are dynamic… now how do we rate them?

On September 29, 2010 By I-O AT WORK

Topic: Performance Appraisal, Performance
Publication: Journal of Applied Psychology (2010)
Article: Understanding performance ratings: Dynamic performance, attributions, and rating purpose.
Authors: Jochen Reb and Gary Greguras
Reviewed By: Allison Gabriel

Categories : *Academy of Management Conflict TrustTags : business strategy conflict engagement human resource management human resources industrial-organizational psychology organizational development organizational performance trust

The Dissolution of Alliances: It’s Business, But It’s Also Social

On September 27, 2010 By I-O AT WORK

Topic: Conflict, Trust
Publication: Academy of Management Journal
Article: Built to last but falling apart: Cohesion, friction, and withdrawl from interfirm alliances
Authors: H. R. Greve, J. A. C. Baum, H. Mitsuhashi, & T. J. Rowley
Reviewed By: Katie Bachman

Categories : *Journal of Personality and Social Psychology Decision MakingTags : decision making human resource management human resources industrial-organizational psychology organizational development organizational performance teams

I’ll Have What She’s Having … An Explanation for Inaccurate Group Decisions

On September 24, 2010 By I-O AT WORK

Topic: Decision Making
Publication: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Article: Knowing others’ preferences degrades the quality of group decisions (MAY 2010)
Author: A. Mojzisch, S. Schulz-Hardt
Reviewed by: Sarah Teague

Categories : *Journal of Applied PsychologyTags : fairness gender personality selection

How Letters of Recommendation Can Hurt Female Job Candidates

On September 22, 2010May 17, 2021 By I-O AT WORK

Researchers discover that “helping” terms typically used to praise females in letters of recommendation may actually be making them appear less qualified.

Categories : *Personnel Psychology TrainingTags : human resource management human resources industrial-organizational psychology organizational development training

Error Management Training: What’s Age Got to Do with It?

On September 20, 2010 By I-O AT WORK

Topic: Training
Publication: Personnel Psychology (AUTUMN 2010)
Article: The effectiveness of error management training with working-aged adults
Authors: M. Carter and M.E. Beier
Reviewed By: Benjamin Granger

Categories : *Journal of Applied PsychologyTags : stress wellness work-life balance

When Mental Detachment from Work is a Must

On September 17, 2010October 15, 2019 By I-O AT WORK

Researchers demonstrate that employees benefit from the ability to mentally remove themselves from work while off the clock. Their organizations benefit too.

Categories : MentoringTags : behavior feedback human resource management human resources industrial-organizational psychology mentoring organizational development

Feedback as the Driver of Successful Mentoring Relationships

On September 15, 2010 By I-O AT WORK

Topic: Mentoring
Publication: Journal of Vocational Behavior
Article: Protégé anxiety attachment and feedback in mentoring relationships (APR 2010)
Author: T. D. Allen, K. M. Shockley, L. Poteat
Reviewed by: Sarah Teague

Categories : Citizenship Behavior Work EnvironmentTags : behavior citizenship behavior human resource management human resources industrial-organizational psychology organizational development self efficacy work environment

Thank you! Why do these two words mean so much?

On September 13, 2010 By I-O AT WORK

Topic: Citizenship Behavior, Work Environment
Publication: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Article: A little thanks goes a long way: Explaining why gratitude expressions motivate prosocial behavior (JUN 2010)
Author: A. M. Grant, and F. Gino
Reviewed by: Sarah Teague

Categories : *Journal of Applied PsychologyTags : job attitudes personality

The Importance of Locus of Control in the Workplace

On September 10, 2010May 11, 2021 By I-O AT WORK

Researchers explain the concept of work locus of control and demonstrate its relationship with workplace effectiveness.

Categories : *Journal of Organizational Behavior Employee Satisfaction Job DesignTags : employee satisfaction human resource management human resources industrial-organizational psychology Job Design organizational development

Creating “I-Deal” Jobs … Do Individual Redesign Negotiations Work?

On September 8, 2010 By I-O AT WORK

Topic: Job Design, Employee Satisfaction
Publication: Journal of Organizational Behavior
Article: Beyond top-down and bottom-up work redesign: Customizing job content through idiosyncratic deals (FEB 2010)
Author: S. Hornung, D. M. Rousseau, J. Glaser, P. Angerer, M. Weigl
Reviewed by: Sarah Teague