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The Influence Of Job Type, Information Provided, Test Type, And Test Performance On Applicant Reactions To Personnel Selection Tests, Michelle Renae Schulz Jan 2001

The Influence Of Job Type, Information Provided, Test Type, And Test Performance On Applicant Reactions To Personnel Selection Tests, Michelle Renae Schulz

Theses Digitization Project

The evolution of the Systems Model approach to personnel selection marks the emergence of the relationship between the organization and the applicant. It has made organizations become increasingly aware of the potential influence of applicant reactions to selection procedures.


Performance Of Older People At Different Levels Of Task Complexity, Deepanwita Mohanty Jan 2001

Performance Of Older People At Different Levels Of Task Complexity, Deepanwita Mohanty

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Technological innovations and career changes have made the workers need for training/retraining an important issue in organizations. However, due to presumed age differences in the ability to benefit from training, employers are sometimes concerned about spending money on training for older workers. This study investigated the relationship of age with attitude about computer training (self-efficacy and anxiety) and training performance at different levels of task complexity.


Face-To-Face Versus Computer-Mediated Communication: An Investigation Of Multiple Outcomes Across Task-Types, Anton James Villado Jan 2001

Face-To-Face Versus Computer-Mediated Communication: An Investigation Of Multiple Outcomes Across Task-Types, Anton James Villado

Theses Digitization Project

A novel approach was used to investigate differences between groups using computer-mediated and face-to-face communication. In a laboratory setting, three-person groups completed three survival themed tasks. The tasks were related in that the output of a preliminary task became the input of the sequent task.


An Understanding Of Moral Philosophy Classifications And Social Risk In Relation To Decision-Making, John Vincent Wood Jan 2001

An Understanding Of Moral Philosophy Classifications And Social Risk In Relation To Decision-Making, John Vincent Wood

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The purpose of this study was to look at the relationships between moral philosophy classification and elements of risk, which in turn effect overall decision-making processes. Specifically, two moral philosophy classification were examined: utilitarian and egoism.


Emotional Intelligence As A Predictor Of Consideration Behaviors, Which Lead To Leadership Effectiveness, Janice Claire Evelyn Jan 2001

Emotional Intelligence As A Predictor Of Consideration Behaviors, Which Lead To Leadership Effectiveness, Janice Claire Evelyn

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Studies investigating effective leadership often focus on either traits or behaviors. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is a trait that has consistently surfaced as an important variable in studies examining patterns of effective leadership.


Influences On The Perceived Reasonableness Of Employment Testing Accommodations For Persons With Disabilities, Bridget Ann Styers Jan 2001

Influences On The Perceived Reasonableness Of Employment Testing Accommodations For Persons With Disabilities, Bridget Ann Styers

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The present study examined how the origin of an applicant's disability, the status of the job he/she was applying for and the level of test accommodation provided, influenced a participant's perception of what was a reasonable pre-employment testing accommodation. Additionally, how attributes of organizationsal members, such as age, education level and knowledge of ADA law influenced reasonableness of accommodation were examined.


Effects Of Ethical Congruence On Person-Organization Fit And Employee Attitudes, Ryan Lee Curry Jan 2001

Effects Of Ethical Congruence On Person-Organization Fit And Employee Attitudes, Ryan Lee Curry

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By differentiating between the definitions of values and ethics, as well as contrasting value congruence with ethical congruence, this research aims to gain a greater understanding of person-organization fit.


Communications Effect On Employee Anxiety And Loyalty During A Merger, Howard Edward La Beur Jan 2001

Communications Effect On Employee Anxiety And Loyalty During A Merger, Howard Edward La Beur

Theses Digitization Project

Only in about 35 percent of mergers do companies meet their pre-merger goals. One cause of these failures is attributed to the unstable work environment created by a pending merger. Previous research has focused on post-merger attitudes of employees. The purpose of the current study was to explore communication processes in announcing a merger. Scenarios were used to simulate merger announcements.


Effects Of Supervisor-Subordinate Exchange Relationship Quality On Subordinate Self-Efficacy Mediated By Performance Feedback, Kimberly Anne Koller Jan 2001

Effects Of Supervisor-Subordinate Exchange Relationship Quality On Subordinate Self-Efficacy Mediated By Performance Feedback, Kimberly Anne Koller

Theses Digitization Project

The quality of the relationship between supervisors and subordinates strongly influences a variety of important work-related attitudes and behaviors, which consequently impact organizational effectiveness.


Factors Influencing Managers' Satisfaction In A Working-Relationship With An External Consultant, Stefanie Ann Pressl Jan 2001

Factors Influencing Managers' Satisfaction In A Working-Relationship With An External Consultant, Stefanie Ann Pressl

Theses Digitization Project

This study proposed a model to specify the influence of negative expectations of the manager in regard to working with a consultant, the level of cynicism of the manager, the client-consultant relationship and the level of management change skills on a manager's client satisfaction.


Total Quality Management In The Auto Industry: Feminine Values In A Man's World?, Chloé Marie Jung Jan 2001

Total Quality Management In The Auto Industry: Feminine Values In A Man's World?, Chloé Marie Jung

Theses Digitization Project

The objective of this paper was to determine how much of the Total Quality Management (TQM) principles have been adopted by the U.S. carmakers up to now which is about fifteen to twenty years after the "race to quality" started, how the position of women in that industry has evolved over the same period of time, and if more female presence at top executive positions would better promote TQM principles.