Topic: Training Publication: Journal of Applied Psychology (JUL 2009) Article: Power to the people: Using learner control to improve trainee reactions and learning in web-based instructional environments Authors: K. A. Orvis, S. L. Fisher, & M. E. Wasserman Reviewed By: Benjamin Granger Recently, some have argued trainee satisfaction IS important
Topic: Leadership, Personality, Performance Publication: Journal of Applied Psychology (MAY 2009) Article: The role of goal-focused leadership in enabling the expression of conscientiousness Authors: A.E. Colbert, L.A. Witt Reviewed By: Larry Martinez Colbert and Witt take the stance that goal-directed leadership tactics (being very directive about goals) creates an environment that allows
Topic: Personality, Teams Publication: Journal of Applied Psychology Article: Why do dominant personalities attain influence in face-to-face groups? The competence-signaling effects of trait dominance.). Why do dominant personalities attain influence in face-to-face groups? The competence-signaling effects of trait dominance. Author: C. Anderson, G. Kilduff Featured by: LitDigger While attitudes towards group projects run the
Topic: Organizational Justice,Sexual Harassment, Workplace Deviance Publication: Journal of Applied Psychology Article: Organization justice and men’s likelihood to sexually harass: The moderating role of sexism and personality. Author: F. Krings, S. Facchin Featured by: Benjamin Granger Researchers Krings and Facchin (2009) set out to uncover the reasons why men engage in sexual harassment at work. The authors
Topic: Diversity Publication: Journal of Applied Psychology Article: Is the Gap More Than Gender? A Longitudinal Analysis of Gender, Gender Role Orientation, and Earnings. Author: T.A. Judge, B.A. Livingston Featured by: Rob Stilson The purpose of this study was to look at gender, gender role orientation, and earnings. Participants for this study have
Topic: Assessment, Personality Publication: Journal of Applied Psychology Article: Exploring the Handshake in Employment Interviews. Blogger: Rob Stilson Stewart, Dustin, Barrick, & Darnold (2008) looked at the relationship between a person’s handshake and the outcomes of an interview. They also looked at what information is conveyed with a handshake. They were mainly concerned with what a person’s
Topic: Assessment Publication: Journal of Applied Psychology Article: Further Evidence for the Validity of Assessment Center Dimensions: A Meta-Analysis of the Incremental Criterion-Related Validity of Dimension Ratings Blogger: Rob Stilson Here I go again with a psychometrically heavy article, but I encourage you to stick it out with me as I guide you through the statistical minefield because there are some applicable findings at the end. First, a little bit of history. Assessment Centers (ACs) are
Research finds that leaders play an important role in helping their followers develop trusting workplace relationships.
Research considers whether or not people support striking employees. What factors lead to support for a union on strike?
Topic: Stress Publication: Journal of Applied Psychology Article: Theories of job stress and the role of traditional values: A longitudinal study in China. Blogger: Larry Martinez Here’s an ultra-brief but necessary synopsis of stress theory: difficult, restrictive jobs create stress, and stress is bad for your health. Researchers suggest mediating the negative effects of
