It Depends: Research and Reality

It Depends: Research and Reality

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  • S1E10: Goals and Self-Efficacy

    How do you set and strive toward the goals you have? What do you do when you have more than one goal to accomplish at once? Listen to this episode to hear some discussion on questions relating to goals and self-efficacy, followed by some interesting articles on these topics.

    52 min
  • S1E9: Deviant & Unethical Behaviors

    Deviant and unethical behaviors have many implications on both the organization and their employees. What is the difference between an unethical and a deviant behavior? How do these affect the organization and the individuals? Listen to learn more!


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    49 min
  • S1E8: Performance Appraisal

    Should organizations get rid of the performance appraisal? What makes a performance appraisal system successful?

    Join in as we take a new approach to discussing relevant articles in I-O Psychology.

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    34 min
  • S1E7: Recruitment +

    In episode 7, we discuss the good and the bad of recruitment strategies. We also discuss selection decisions and end with utility analysis. Join our discussion on what works and what doesn't in our Q&A!

    References:

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/13xupebdxB1N8dxxyVyB_n7kcjuNp3ReY58YjQtsNZtA/edit?usp=sharing

    24 min
  • S1E6: Tech in Selection and Training

    In this episode, we add to our discussions on selection and training by reviewing how technology may complement and supplement in these processes. From AI to games, we cover some popular and intriguing research and discuss implications. What is the coolest technology you have seen utilized in the workplace?

    References:

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wDYAO8AIi5vz38owNDN8bML8saRJzgqkzl1FeVMRErk/edit?usp=sharing

    22 min
  • S1E5: How to Optimize Teams with Training
    Have you ever wondered what makes some teams more successful than others? In this episode, we discuss the various types of teams, how their dynamic and sometimes diverse nature affects performance and coordination, and how training can further develop teams to meet the needs of an organization.
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    30 min
  • S1E4: Organizational Training 101

    Have you ever been curious about the science behind training? How your attitude can affect what you learn? Join us this week to learn all about training and reflect on your own experiences.


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    1 hr 7 min
  • S1E3: Selection: Personality, Social Media, & More

    Have you ever wondered how personality impacts the selection process or why an interview didn't try to make a connection with you? This episode we discuss assessments that are commonly used in the selection process.

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    1 hr 34 min
  • S1E2: Diversity and Social Exchanges at Work

    Do you feel supported by your organization? Does your boss treat you fairly? Have YOU ever felt discriminated against at work or felt a lack of justice? This week will discuss the basis of all relationships in an organization and the influence of diversity. Tune in to learn about how the social exchanges you have at work may be influencing your relationships and overall attitudes and behaviors at work. Also, hear some interesting research relating to gender and racial diversity along with types of discrimination. Reflect upon your own experience while you listen to this week's episode.


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    1 hr 4 min
  • S1E1: Organizational Legal Matters and Prevention
    In today's episode we discuss the foundation of I/O psychology within organizations: legal matters and prevention.
    References (in order discussed in the episode):
    Cascio, W. F., & Aguinis, H. (2011). Applied psychology in human resource management (7th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall. (Chapter 2: The Law and Human Resource Management).
    Aguinis, H., & Smith, M. (2007). Understanding the impact of test validity and bias on selection errors and adverse impact in human resource selection. Personnel Psychology, 60, 165- 199.  https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6570.2007.00069.x 
    Hebl, M., Cheng, S. K., & Ng, L. C. (2020). Modern discrimination in organizations. Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, 7, 257–282. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-orgpsych-012119-044948
    Ployhart, R. E., & Holtz, B. C. (2008). The diversity-validity dilemma: Strategies for reducing racioethnic and sex subgroup differences and adverse impact in selection. Personnel Psychology, 61, 153-172. 
    Ford, J.K. (2021). Learning in organizations: An evidence-based approach. Routledge, Taylor & Francis: New York, NY.
    Cascio, W.F., & Aguinis, H. (2005). Applied psychology in human resource management (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. (Chapter 9).
    Levy, P. (2017). Industrial/Organizational psychology: Understanding the workplace. (6th ed.). Worth Publishers.
    Strah, N., & Rupp, D. E. (2022). Are there cracks in our foundation? An integrative review of diversity issues in job analysis. Journal of Applied Psychology, 107(7), 1031–1051. https://doi.org/10.1037/apl0000989
    Campion, M. A., Fink, A. A., Ruggeberg, B. J., Carr, L., Phillips, G. M., & Odman, R. B. (2011). Doing competencies well: Best practices in competency modeling. Personnel Psychology, 64(1), 225–262. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6570.2010.01207.x
    56 min

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