| Coffee Break: Saturday, 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
Near SIOP Meeting Rooms |
| 52. Symposium: Saturday, 8:00 - 9:50
Grand D |
Team Intervention and Team Effectiveness:
Conceptual Models and Empirical Tests
This symposium focuses on various types of team interventions designed to enhance team
performance. Conceptual models of work team effectiveness provide the framework in which
empirical studies of the following team interventions are presented: team member
selection, work redesign, training, and leadership. Theoretical, methodological, and
practical issues are discussed.
John E. Mathieu, Pennsylvania State University, Co-Chair
Susan Mohammed, Pennsylvania State University, Co-Chair
Scott I. Tannenbaum, SUNY at Albany, Team Interventions for Promoting Team
Effectiveness
Michael A. Campion, Purdue University, Frederick Morgeson, Purdue University, Designing
Teams from the
Task Up
Susan Mohammed, Pennsylvania State University, John E. Mathieu, Pennsylvania State
University, Bart Bartlett,
Pennsylvania State
University, Greg Loviscky, Pennsylvania State University, Adam S. Rosenberg,
Pennsylvania State
University, Sophia Cho, Pennsylvania State University, Tamara L. Williams,
Pennsylvania State
University, Jason Probber, Pennsylvania State University, The Effect of Team
Building and Task
Training Interventions on Multidimensional Team Performance Criteria
Frederick Morgeson, Purdue University, Leadership Intervention in Teams: The
Form and Function of Event
Management
Richard A. Guzzo, University of Maryland, Discussant
| 53. Poster Session: Saturday, 8:00 - 9:50
Chantilly East |
Work Attitudes, Motivation, and Stress
53-1
1997 S. RAINS WALLACE AWARD WINNING DISSERTATION:
Examining the Effects of Performance Beyond Role Requirements:
A Field and Laboratory Study
Tammy D. Allen, University of South Florida
The process linking organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) with performance
judgments was investigated. In a laboratory and field study, liking and perceived
commitment mediated the relationship between OCB and overall evaluation and liking
mediated the relationship between OCB and reward recommendations. Additionally, the motive
attributed to OCB mediated OCB and overall evaluation.
53-3
Revising the JDI Work Subscale: Insights Into Stress and Control
Peter D. Bachiochi, Bowling Green State University
Jeffrey M. Stanton, Bowling Green State University
Chet Robie, University of Houston
Lisa M. Perez, Bowling Green State University
Patricia C. Smith, Bowling Green State University
While revising the work subscale of the JDI, stress- and control-related items (in the
existing subscale and those added as test items) yielded interesting insights into the
constructs. Confirmatory factor analyses supported a three-factor model consisting of work
satisfaction (the revised work subscale), work stress, and work control.
53-4
Profiles of Work and Nonwork Satisfaction: A Fifteen-Year Follow-up
Claudia R. Barroso, University of Georgia
Janet E. Hecht, University of Georgia
Garnett S. Stokes, University of Georgia
Robert D. Gatewood, University of Georgia
This study investigated the relationship of work and nonwork satisfaction. Composite
scores were created using satisfaction factors. Various profiles were identified by
subgrouping individuals on the basis of their composite scores and subsequently compared
to previous profiles. Profiles were differentiated on work-related variables,
nonwork-related variables and past background variables.
53-5
The Effects of Organizational Structure on Satisfaction,
Commitment, and Performance
Simon Bartle, Old Dominion University
Donald D. Davis, Old Dominion University
Meta-analysis was used to examine the influence of organizational structure on
satisfaction, commitment, and performance. The moderating influence of organizational size
and technology were also examined. Results indicated that organizational structure had
only a limited effect on these outcomes.
53-6
Explaining Controversial Organizational Decisions:
To Legitimize the Means or Ends?
D. Ramona Bobocel, University of Waterloo
Michelle Debeyer, University of Waterloo
We investigated the influence of information legitimizing the procedures versus the
outcome on observers reactions to an undesirable organizational decision. Whereas
both components were necessary, and neither sufficient, to mitigate perceptions of outcome
unfairness, procedural information was both necessary and sufficient to influence
evaluations of the organization.
53-7
Job Demands and Stress as Predictors of Executive Job Search
Wendy Boswell, Cornell University
Marcie A. Cavanaugh, Cornell University
Mark V. Roehling, Cornell University
John W. Boudreau, Cornell University
The relationships among job demands, job stress, and executive job search were
investigated. Covariance structure analysis confirmed a model in which job demands were
related to positive and negative stress and positive and negative stress were
differentially related to job search. Implications of the findings are discussed.
53-8
An Examination of Co-Authorship Behaviors in Organization Science
Dennis P. Bozeman, University of Houston
Marc D. Street, Florida State University
Jack Fiorito, Florida State University
Management researchers were surveyed to assess the importance and frequency of various
co-author behaviors. Factor analysis of data generated in exploratory focus groups
indicated that scholars perceived co-authorship behavior to consist of three dimensions:
consideration, egocentricity, and dependability. Implications for co-authorship in
management are discussed.
53-9
Development of Job Beliefs Scale: Implications for Job Stress Research
Peter Y. Chen, Ohio University
Denise Haeggberg, Ohio University
Scott Finlinson, Ohio University
Eric E. Brasher, Ohio University
Rowland Hanley, Ohio University
Paula M. Popovich, Ohio University
Irrational job beliefs are viewed as information individuals have about their jobs that
may interfere with goal attainment. A reliable and valid instrument was developed that
assesses these job beliefs based on the nomological network. Contributions to research and
practice are illustrated.
53-10
Affectivity and Job Satisfaction: A Meta-Analysis
James Connolly, Florida International University
Chockalingam Viswesvaran, Florida International University
The goal of this investigation was to examine the affective determinants of job
satisfaction. Correlations between affectivity and job satisfaction measures were examined
by cumulating research findings across studies. Results indicate that 10%25% of
variance in job satisfaction can be due to individual differences in affectivity.
53-11
Contextual Characteristics and Employee Creativity:
Affect at Work
Anne Cummings, University of Pennsylvania
Greg R. Oldham, University of Illinois
We examine relations between five contextual characteristics and the creativity of 144
employees. In addition, we investigate the degree to which four types of employee affect
mediate these relations. Results show statistically significant associations between
creativity and the five contextual characteristics, and indicate that positive mood
explains these relations.
53-12
Hugo Munsterberg: On Economic Tasks
Scott A. Davies, The Ohio State University
Hugo Munsterberg may have been the first to outline a comprehensive model for
industrial psychology. The theoretical bases upon which he determined this outline and the
methods of psychometrics that he employed in his testing of it are explored in this
historical review.
53-13
Core Self-Evaluations as a Source of Motivation and Performance
Amir Erez, University of Florida
Diane E. Johnson, University of Alabama
This paper suggests that in order to evaluate stimuli, individuals employ several
"core-evaluations" which may be considered dispositional tendencies. These
dispositions form one network named "core self-evaluations" and through its
influence on stimuli-evaluations, has either enhancing or detrimental effects on
individuals levels of motivation and performance.
53-14
A Further Validation of the Construct of Goal Orientation
Jeffrey D. Facteau, Auburn University
Rachel Fredholm, Virginia Tech
Kevin Keller, Virginia Tech
Timothy P. McGonigle, Virginia Tech
Daniel L. LeBreton, Virginia Tech
This study further defines the construct of goal orientation as it relates to
self-esteem level, self-esteem stability, and ego resiliency. In general, hypotheses
regarding the dimensionality and correlates of goal orientation were supported.
Implications for work motivation are discussed.
53-15
Effect of Applicant Fairness Perceptions on
Post-Selection Behavior and Attitudes
Suzanne Farmer, Central Michigan University
Terry A. Beehr, Central Michigan University
Kevin G. Love, Central Michigan University
Officer reactions to an undercover selection system were analyzed on 271 officers.
Qualified officers given undercover assignments had higher procedural justice perceptions
and outcome satisfaction than other officers in the qualified applicant pool. Procedural
and distributive justice perceptions were related to undercover officers job
performance, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment.
53-16
Self-, Supervisor, and Peer Judgments of Organizational Commitment
Ian R. Gellatly, University of Lethbridge
Richard D. Goffin, University of Western Ontario
Self-, peer, and supervisory judgments of affective and continuance commitment of 78
administrators were studied. Internal relations, evaluated using the composite direct
product approach, suggested high self-peer convergence and moderate supervisor-peer and
supervisor-self-convergence. Relations of commitment with job performance showed self-peer
overlap but unique predictive validity of supervisory judgments.
53-17
Pygmalion in Organizations: A Meta-analysis
Michael A. Gold, SUNY at Albany
Nicole Kierein, SUNY at Albany
Currently, the literature lacks a quantitative review of the Pygmalion effect in work
organizational settings. The present meta-analysis found an overall d for the
Pygmalion effect in work organizations of 0.51. Moderator analyses revealed stronger
effects when the initial level of performance was low and when a contrast group was not
present.
53-18
Experiential Learning in the 21st Century: The Virtual I-O Psychology
Class
Donald A. Hantula, Temple University
Describes an undergraduate I-O course taught over the Internet for the past 4 years.
Although many course features are standard, class occurs on a Usenet group and the
Internet is used as a library and for virtual field trips. Challenges and rewards of
virtual teaching are discussed.
53-19
Moderators of the Social Climate Perceptions-Employee Attitude
Relationship
Holly Harrison, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Jane Williams, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Previous research has suggested that social climate perceptions are related to job
satisfaction and affective commitment. The current study examined the moderating effects
of gender and Need for Affiliation on these relationships and found that they
significantly moderated the relationship between social climate perceptions and job
satisfaction, but not affective commitment.
53-20
The Perceived Fairness of Layoff Practices
Monica Hemingway, The Chauncey Group
Policy capturing was used to identify organizational practices with the greatest impact
on layoff fairness perceptions. Contrary to prior findings, configural justice (managerial
consistency in implementing layoffs, use of an unbiased layoff policy, and size of
severance packages) most strongly influenced fairness perceptions while social aspects of
justice had little influence.
53-21
Negative Affectivity and Self-Reports of Affective Work Motivation
Traits
Robert R. Hirschfeld, Auburn University
This study examined the influence of negative affectivity on relations between
self-report measures of affective work motivation traits (work alienation and work locus
of control) and affective outcomes related to work. The results demonstrated that negative
affectivity did not significantly contaminate the relationships examined.
53-22
Goal Orientation and Task Complexity Effects on
Motivation, Affect, and Performance
Paul Hoover, Wright State University
Debra Steele Johnson, Wright State University
Aaron Schmidt, Wright State University
A laboratory study examined the joint effects of goal orientation and task complexity.
As predicted, goal orientation and task complexity interacted in their effects on
performance and affect. The predicted interaction on intrinsic motivation was not
observed. Results are discussed in relation to cueing effects and cognitive resource
demands.
53-23
Goal Orientation Effects on Motivation: When Tasks are Dynamically
Complex
Paul Hoover, Wright State University
Debra Steele Johnson, Wright State University
Aaron Schmidt, Wright State University
A laboratory study examined the effects of goal orientation and dynamic task complexity
on performance, motivation, and affect. The predicted goal orientation by task complexity
interactions effects were observed for all three motivation variables: self-efficacy,
self-set goals, and intrinsic motivation, but not for performance or affect. Implications
are discussed.
53-24
Cross-Cultural Equivalence in Attitude Surveys
Michael Horvath, Michigan State University
Ann Marie Ryan, Michigan State University
L. Allen Slade, Ford Motor Company
On the basis of Hofstedes (1991) dimensions, predictions were made of
differential item functioning (DIF) in a work attitude scale completed by 1,000 US and
1,000 Mexican employees. Hypotheses were partially confirmed, but Hofstedes
dimensions alone were not able to completely explain DIF. Implications for scale analysis
are discussed.
53-25
Moderating Effects of Organization-Based Self-Esteem
on Uncertainty-Response Relationships
Chun Hui, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Cynthia Lee, Northeastern University
The present study examined the moderating effects of organization-based self-esteem
(OBSE) on the relationship between two forms of organizational uncertainty perception (job
insecurity and anticipation of organizational changes) and three outcomes (intrinsic
motivation, organizational commitment, and absenteeism). It was found that employees with
high level of OBSE were less responsive to the perception of organizational uncertainty.
Implications were discussed.
53-26
The Moderating Effect of Commitment on Role Ambiguity-Job Tension
Relations
Greg Irving, University of New Brunswick
Daniel Coleman, University of New Brunswick
We examined the potential moderating effect of different forms of organizational
commitment on stress-strain relations in an organization that was undergoing significant
change. Results did not support the hypothesis that affective commitment would buffer
relations between role ambiguity and general tension, but did support the hypothesis that
continuance commitment would exacerbate these relations.
53-27
Efficacy Beliefs and Work-Related Stress: A Multi-Level Study
Steve M. Jex, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Paul D. Bliese, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
This study examined both individual and collective efficacy beliefs as moderators of
stressor-strain relations. Data collected from 2,273 US Army soldiers representing 36
companies indicated that both forms of efficacy moderated the effects of stressors.
Limitations of the study and implications of the findings are discussed.
53-28
The Role of Informational Control in the Stress-Strain Relationship
Nerina Jimmieson, University of Queensland
Deborah Terry, University of Queensland
This study examined informational control as a moderator of the stress-buffering
effects of behavioral control on employee adjustment. It was found that employees who
perceived low behavioral control over work tasks were protected from the negative effects
of work stress when they perceived high contextual information concerning wider
organizational issues.
53-29
The Origins of Workplace Aggression and Conflict in a Sample of Young
Men
Victor Jockin, Personnel Decision Research Institutes
Richard D. Arvey, University of Minnesota
Matt McGue, University of Minnesota
Four hundred eighty-nine men in their 30s provided information regarding their history
of aggression and interpersonal conflict in the workplace. Cognitive ability, personality,
and history of antisocial behavior were also assessed. These predictors explained 18% of
the variance in the workplace conflict scale; personality alone captured the bulk of this
predictive variance.
53-30
Social Exchange and Disposition as Correlates
of Organizational Citizenship Behaviors
Deborah Ladd, Purdue University
Rebecca A. Henry, Purdue University
A field study examined how different factors, perceptions of support and two
dispositional traits, relate to organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs). Results
demonstrated that exchange relationships among coworkers operate differently from those
between the individual and the organization. Conscientiousness was significantly related
to OCBs regardless of the target of the helping behavior.
53-31
Exploration of the Relationship Between
Values and Organizational Commitment
Rachel Lyne, University of Tulsa
Robert R. Sinclair, University of Tulsa
Cynthia Banas, University of Tulsa
Chris Wright, University of Tulsa
We explored the relationship between values and organizational commitment. Results from
two samples suggest that security and altruistic values are positively related to
normative organizational commitment. Other findings suggest relationships between altruism
and affiliation values and affective commitment, and relationships between security and
tradition values and continuance commitment.
53-32
Organizational Citizenship Behavior: A Test of Competing Predictors
Marc C. Marchese, Kings College
Kermit Kuehn, Sultan Qaboos University
Bernard Healey, Kings College
The purpose of this study was to evaluate known correlates (satisfaction, commitment,
justice and job scope) of OCB in a test of relative usefulness in predicting citizenship
behavior. Two samples were used to assess the generalizability of the findings. Job scope
was the only "useful" predictor of OCB across both samples.
53-33
Equivalence of an Organizational Attitude Survey Across Administration
Modes
Lynn A. McFarland, Michigan State University
Ann Marie Ryan, Michigan State University
Karen B. Paul, 3M
The equivalence of a paper-and-pencil and computer administration of an organizational
attitude survey was examined. Psychometrically the two administrations were similar.
Factor loadings of the two scales most likely to be influenced by anonymity perceptions
were invariant across modes. Positive reactions toward computerized surveys were found.
53-34
Improving Patient Satisfaction with Triage Procedures
Through Fairness Perceptions
Jeffrey A. Miles, University of the Pacific
Kathryn Dansky, Pennsylvania State University
Every patient (n = 845) who entered an urgent care department was surveyed about
the triage procedures. The discrepancy between patients expected (self-reported) and
actual (reported by hospital staff) waiting times negatively influenced their
institutional satisfaction perceptions. However, patients procedural and
distributive justice perceptions were found to completely mediate this negative influence.
53-35
Heritability of Extraversion
Deniz S. Ones, University of Minnesota
Jacqueline A. Gilbert, Middle Tennessee State University
We investigated heritability of extraversion by meta-analytically cumulating the
correlations of monozygotic and dizygotic twins, reared together and apart. Extraversion
heritability was found to be .64. Implications for personality at work are discussed.
53-36
Effects of Downsizing on Voluntary Avoidable Turnover in Work Teams
Gregory Patton, University of Iowa
Murray R. Barrick, University of Iowa
Mitchell Neubert, University of Iowa
The relationship between attitudes and voluntary, avoidable turnover was moderated by
whether or not organizations have experienced a reduction in force (RIF). Post-RIF,
employees low in role stress, high in cohesion, satisfaction, and intent-to-leave were
more likely to leave. An organization without an RIF had correlations in the opposite
direction.
53-37
Service With A Smile: Emotional Contagion in the Service Encounter
S. Douglas Pugh, San Diego State University
Research on the emotional labor requirements of service jobs have established the
importance of displayed emotions in the service encounter, but little is known about how
displayed emotions affect customers. Employee emotional displays were found to be
positively related to customer affective states, and to customer evaluations of service
quality.
53-38
Development of an Expectancy Theory-Based Measure of Test Motivation
Rudolph J. Sanchez, Portland State University
Donald M. Truxillo, Portland State University
Talya N. Bauer, Portland State University
A 10-item instrument measuring test-taking motivation based in expectancy theory was
developed and tested using a sample of 496 applicants. Factor analysis resulted in the
expected three-factor solution. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that the new
instrument explained variance in test score independent of a general measure of test
motivation.
53-39
The Importance of Interactional Justice:
Reactions to Organizational Drug Testing
David A. Sujak, Northern Illinois University
Chris P. Parker, Northern Illinois University
Joseph Grush, Northern Illinois University
Interactional justice perceptions of organizational drug-testing programs were the
strongest predictor of employees affective commitment, trust in management, job
satisfaction, and intentions to quit. Distributive and procedural justice were better
predictors of employee attitudes towards drug-testing programs. These results were
explained in terms of group-value and self-interest models of justice.
53-40
The Role of the Pygmalion Effect in Employee Creativity
Pamela Tierney, Portland State University
One-hundred and thirty-seven R&D employees participated in a study testing a
Pygmalion model for employee creativity. Results support direct and mediating associations
between supervisor expectations, supervisor behaviors, subordinate efficacy perceptions,
and creative performance. Study implications for organizational managers, creativity
study, and the Pygmalion effect research area are discussed.
53-41
Contextual Influences on Job Satisfaction Ratings: Accessibility and
Mood
Howard M. Weiss, Purdue University
Kathleen Suckow, Purdue University
Deborah Ladd, Purdue University
Two studies were conducted to test whether attitudes that are less accessible are more
susceptible to contextual factors. Abstract facets of satisfaction were found to be less
accessible. Results also suggest that abstract facets of satisfaction are more susceptible
to contextual factors, in this case mood, than are concrete facets.
53-42
Linking Commitment to Work Behaviors: Commitment to a Strategy
Daniel A. Weissbein, Michigan State University
Kevin Plamondon, Michigan State University
J. Kevin Ford, Michigan State University
This study investigates a mid-level focus of commitment as a predictor of related
behaviors. Regression and path analyses on data collected from police officers suggested
that commitment to a strategy influences behavior. Commitment mediated the relationship
between managerial support and behaviors, and partially mediated the relationship between
experience and behaviors.
53-43
Crossover of Strains From Principals to Teachers and Vice Versa
Mina Westman, Tel Aviv University
Dalia Etzion, Tel Aviv University
Crossover of strains in the workplace is demonstrated in this study on principals and
teachers in 47 elementary schools in Israel. Using structural equation modeling we found a
significant crossover of job-induced tension from principals to teachers and vice versa.
The perception of undermining by their principals elevated teachers strain.
53-44
Interactive Effects of Organizational Politics and
Agreeableness on Organizational Citizenship
Lawrence A. Witt, Barnett Bank
K. Michele Kacmar, Florida State University
Dawn S. Carlson, University of Utah
Data collected from 332 document processing workers and 207 telemarketers from two
organizations as well as from their respective supervisors confirmed our hypotheses that:
(a) employees experiencing considerable organizational politics would manifest fewer OCBs
than those experiencing low levels of politics, and (b) that agreeableness would moderate
the politics-OCB relationship.
53-45
Layoff Survivors: Analysis of Organizational Attitudes
Before and After Downsizing
Roger Young, Wilson Learning Corporation
Janet L. Kottke, California State University
This study investigated the impact of downsizing on layoff survivors. Survivors
experienced less role stress, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment after
downsizing. Mixed support was found for the hypothesized structural model of commitment to
the organization, job satisfaction, role stress, perceived fairness, and perceived guilt.
53-46
Testing the Effects of Attributions and Emotions in the Transactional
Model
Kelly Zellars, Florida State University
Pamela L. Perrew, Florida State University
The transactional model of the stress process (Folkman et al., 1986; Lazarus, 1966,
1993; Lazarus & Folkman, 1987) continues to be utilized in a significant amount of
stress research. Recently, Perrew and Zellars (in press) expanded Lazarus
transactional appraisal approach to include a specific discussion of the process by which
employees attributions regarding stressors and the resulting emotions significantly
influence their choices of coping mechanisms. Focusing on work/family conflict, this study
examines portions of the expanded transactional model in a field study. Results indicate
that even after controlling for attributions, emotions (i.e., shame and guilt) explain
additional variance in coping choices.
53-47
Antecedents of Intrinsic Motivation in Chinese R & D Organizations
Jing Zhou, Texas A & M University
The antecedents of intrinsic motivation in 147 Chinese R&D organizations were
examined. Results showed that autonomy, informational feedback, and group task-oriented
support predicted scientists and engineers (N = 722) intrinsic
motivation. Work group task-oriented support had the strongest effect. Supervisor
task-oriented support did not have an effect.
53-48
A Meta-Analysis of Recruitment Source Effects on Turnover and
Performance
Michael Zottoli, Ohio State University
John P. Wanous, Ohio State University
This meta-analysis cumulated findings regarding the relationship between recruitment
sources and both turnover and performance. Effects were found for both variables, though
the mean effect size was larger for turnover. The results suggest that inside recruitment
sources (e.g., employee referral) promote greater retention and performance than outside
sources (e.g., advertisement).
53-49
An Exploratory Investigation of Downsizing and
Managers Organizational Commitment
Jenifer A. Kihm, Bowling Green State University
Carlla S. Smith, Bowling Green State University
Downsizing characteristics and managers commitment were examined by surveying
4,500+ managers from many organizations; some that had recently downsized. Results
indicate that managers personal situations show a stronger relation to commitment
than does an organizations future potential. This is contrary to the belief that
"management" is synonymous with the organization.
| 54. Symposium: Saturday, 8:00 - 9:50
Wedgwood |
Personality Tests in Personnel Selection: The Use of Gender-Based Norms
This symposium addresses the apparent conflict between the "common knowledge"
in our field that gender differences exist for a variety of personality dimensions, and
the legal prohibition against the use of gender-based norms in personnel decisions
contained in the Civil Rights Act of 1991. Presenters cover both legal and "good
practice" perspectives, as well as empirical research results.
Ronald A. Ash, University of Kansas, Chair
James C. Sharf, Aon Consulting, The Legal Perspective
Sandra L. Davis, MDA Consulting Group, Does Sex Make a Difference?
Confessions of a Pragmatist
Robert F. Silzer, HR Assessment & Development, Best and Common Practices
in Interpreting Personality
Inventory Results: The
Role of Gender-Based Norms
Ronald A. Ash, University of Kansas, James Guthrie, University of Kansas, Charles
D. Stevens, University of
Kansas, C. Joseph
Coate, University of Kansas, Gender and Personality Differences: Implications for
Selection Outcomes
Erich P. Prien, Performance Management Associates, Kristin O. Prien, Performance
Management Associates,
Predicting Sales
and Customer Relations Performance: Does Gender Matter?
Robert T. Hogan, University of Tulsa, Discussant
| 55. Symposium: Saturday, 8:00 - 9:50
Peacock Terrace |
Recent Trends in the Study of Transfer Climate:
Theory, Research, and Consultation
The work environment/climate significantly influences training effectiveness by
facilitating or constraining the transfer of skills back to the job (horizontally), and
across individuals to group and organizational levels (vertically). This
cross-disciplinary symposium brings together scientist-practitioners who use different
models, methods, and instruments for diagnosing contextual influences on the transfer
process.
Wayne E. K. Lehman, Texas Christian University, Co-Chair
Marcie A. Cavanaugh, Cornell University, Co-Chair
Joel Bennett, Texas Christian University, Jamie Forst, Allison Engine Company,
Wayne E. K. Lehman, Texas
Christian University, Practices:
Transfer Climate as a Multi-Level Mediator
Elwood Holton, Lousiana State University, Reid Bates, Lousiana State University, Development
and Validation
of a Generalized
Instrument to Measure Factors Affecting Transfer of Learning
J. Bruce Tracey, Cornell University, A Three-Dimensional Model of the
Transfer of Training Climate
Kenneth G. Brown, Michigan State University, Daniel A. Weissbein, Michigan State
University, Steve W. J.
Kozlowski, Michigan
State University, One Step Beyond: Expanding Transfer Research to Include
Vertical Transfer
Lawrence R. James, University of Tennessee, Discussant
| 56. Symposium: Saturday, 8:00 - 9:50
Monet |
Surveys and More Surveys: Addressing and Dealing with Oversurveying
A critical mass exists regarding the number of surveys potential respondents can and
will complete. The present symposium examines the oversurveying issue from a myriad of
perspectives. Specifically, the symposium will integrate research, demonstrations, and
practice, to discuss ways of preventing, "beating," managing, and assessing the
effects of oversurveying.
Steven Rogelberg, Bowling Green State University, Chair
Lise Saari, IBM, Surveys in a Global Corporation: Managing Oversurveying and
Quality
Michael Zickar, Bowling Green State University, Using Item Response Theory
to Reduce the Length of Surveys
Steven Rogelberg, Bowling Green State University, Matthew S. OConnor,
Bowling Green State University,
Bradley West, Bowling
Green State University, Matthew Mundwiler, Bowling Green State University,
Gwen G. Fisher, Bowling
Green State University, Designing Surveys that Elicit Favorable Impressions
Sara P. Weiner, IBM, Francine Schept, IBM, Alternative to Surveys: Examples
and Benefits of Qualitative
Research in
Organizational Settings
Allan H. Church, W. Warner Burke Associates, Steven Rogelberg, Bowling Green State
University, Janine
Waclawski, W. Warner
Burke Associates, Do High Performing Managers Get More or Less Multirater
Feedback?
Jack E. Edwards, Defense Manpower Data Center, Discussant
| 57. Symposium: Saturday, 8:00 - 9:50
Morocco |
Chaos, Self-Organization, and Evolutionary Processes in Organization
Theory
Nonlinear dynamics concepts such as chaos, bifurcation, self-organization,
catastrophes, and emergence have made significant contributions in the life sciences.
Their contributions to organizational theory, the practice of management, and empirical
research are addressed here. Implications for individual action, group dynamics, and
organizational change are considered.
Stephen J. Guastello, Marquette University, Chair
Jeffrey Goldstein, Adelphi University, Emergence as a New Construct in
Organizational Dynamics
L. Douglas Kiel, University of Texas at Dallas, Chaotic Logic in Public
Management and Public Policy:
Strategies for
Evolutionary Management
Stephen J. Guastello, Marquette University, Island Commission Report:
Self-organization and Emergent
Leadership
| 58. Panel Discussion: Saturday, 8:00 - 9:50
Rosetta |
Occupational Health and Safety: What Can I-O Psychology Contribute?
The National Occupational Research Agenda on safety and health (OHS) includes research
priorities for emerging technologies, special populations at risk, and the organization of
work. Discussion will focus on (a) what can I-O psychology contribute to OHS and (b) how
can research partnerships be formed to fund OHS research?
Lois E. Tetrick, University of Houston, Chair
David A. Hofmann, Texas A & M University, Panelist
Joseph Hurrell, NIOSH, Panelist
Mary A. Lewis, PPG Industries, Panelist
Richard Lippin, ARCO Chemical, Panelist
Steven Sauter, NIOSH, Panelist
Carlla S. Smith, Bowling Green State University, Panelist
| 59. Panel Discussion: Saturday, 8:30 - 9:50
Grand A |
Performance Appraisal: Can We Do Better?
Five authors who contributed to a new volume from SIOPs Professional Practice
Series discuss issues such as appraisals in team and international contexts, linking
appraisals to training interventions, evaluating executive performance, and the role of
customers and situational constraints in state-of-the-art practice.
James W. Smither, La Salle University, Chair
H. John Bernardin, Florida Atlantic University, Panelist
Donald D. Davis, Old Dominion University, Panelist
Miriam Graddick, AT&T, Panelist
Richard R. Reilly, Assessment Alternatives, Panelist
Paul Squires, Assessment Solutions, Panelist
| 60. Symposium: Saturday, 8:30 - 9:50
Grand B |
Improvements in Measurement: Application of Item Response Theory
Methods based on item response theory offer insights to a variety of measurement
problems. In this symposium, item response theory is used to examine the amount of faking
on personality scales, evaluate ratings from different types of raters, analyze an
employee attitude survey, and support computerized assessment of job performance.
Fritz Drasgow, University of Illinois, Chair
William J. Flanagan, Georgia Tech, Nambury S. Raju, Illinois Institute of
Technology, J. Martin Haygood,
Management Psychology
Group, Impression Management, Measurement Equivalence and Personality
Factors: Can IRT Be
Used to Determine the Impact of Faking?
Larry J. Laffitte, Illinois Institute of Technology, John C. Scott, Applied Psych.
Techniques, Nambury S. Raju,
Illinois Institute of
Technology, Peter M. Fasolo, Zimmer, Inc., Examination of the Measurement
Equivalence of a
360-Degree Feedback Assessment with Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Item
Response Theory
Angela Lynch, University of Connecticut, Janet L. Barnes-Farrell, University of
Connecticut, Jonna Kulikowich,
University of
Connecticut, Using Samejimas Graded Response Model for Employee Attitude
Survey
Items
Steven Stark, University of Illinois, Fritz Drasgow, University of Illinois, Application
of an IRT Ideal Point
Model to Computer
Adaptive Assessment of Job Performance
Charles K. Parsons, Georgia Tech, Discussant
| 61. Panel Discussion: Saturday, 8:30 - 9:50
Grand E |
What Executive Coaches Have Learned About Executives
One of the hottest trends in executive development is coachingintense, one-on-one
efforts to create personal change. Four experienced coaches answer questions on what they
have learned about executives strengths and weaknesses, and in what ways and under
what circumstances executives change as a result of coaching interventions.
Morgan W. McCall, University of Southern California, Chair
George P. Hollenbeck, Hollenbeck Associates, Panelist
Esther Hutchison, Executive Education and Development, Panelist
Michael Mcgrath, Personnel Decisions International, Panelist
Robert E. Kaplan, Kaplan DeVries, Panelist
| 62. Symposium: Saturday, 8:30 - 9:50
Governors |
Alternative Work Arrangements:
Using Theory-Driven Research to Understand Practice
There is limited theory to understand when organizations will adopt alternative work
arrangements, which employees will choose to use them, and how they will affect
employees work behaviors/attitudes. This symposium introduces empirical
databased on theoretical approachesthat address these issues, with each study
simultaneously addressing several work schedules.
Lori M. Berman, Hay Group, Chair
Deborah D. Winters, Anderson Consultants, The Adoption of Life Balance
Initiatives: A Human Capital and
Institutional
Perspective
Ellen Ernst Kossek, Michigan State University, Alison Barber, Michigan State
University, Fitting In: Relational
Demography and
Managers Intention to Use Alternative Work Arrangements
Lori M. Berman, University of Maryland, When and How Alternative Work
Arrangements Affect Employees
Work Behaviors and
Attitudes
Sumita Raghuram, Fordham University, Batia M. Wiesenfeld, Columbia University, Organizational
Identification Among
Teleworkers: Role of Distance and Personal Autonomy
Katherine J. Klein, Discussant
| 63. Symposium: Saturday, 8:30 - 9:50
Miro |
New Frontiers in Leadership Research
Four studies take a new look at organizational leadership. First, how CEO charisma and
TMT dynamics relate is assessed. Next, biodatas relation to transformational
leadership is examined. The third paper conceptualizes leadership differently: as a
process of influence. Finally, the construct validity of 360-degree measures in assessing
executives is evaluated.
Randall H. Lucius, Organizational DiagnosticsOnline, Chair
Laura L. Wolfe, Emory University, CEO Leadership Style and the Dynamics of
Their Top Management Team
Richelle Southwick, Southern Company, Antecedents of Transformational and
Transactional Leadership
Randall H. Lucius, Organizational DiagnosticsOnline, Beyond
Performance: Studying Leadership as a Process
P. Gail Wise, Irwin & Browning, Rating Differences in Multi-Rater
Feedback: A New Look at an Old Issue
Karl W. Kuhnert, University of Georgia, Discussant
| 64. Symposium: Saturday, 8:30 - 9:50
Metropolitan |
Global Implementation of Selection Practices:
The Influence of Cultural Context
Multinational firms and international consultants are increasingly called upon to apply
selection methods across cultures. Despite cross-cultural research on measurement
equivalence, such applications often occur without attention to the influence of culture.
This symposium focuses on how cultural context affects how we approach selection.
Ann Marie Ryan, Michigan State University, Chair
Ann Marie Ryan, Michigan State University, Lynn A. McFarland, Michigan State
University, Helen Baron,
Saville &
Holdsworth, Ronald C. Page, Consulting Psychologists, Inc., An International Survey
of
Selection Practices
Gill Nyefield, Saville & Holdsworth, How to Consider Cultural Context in
Adapting Selection Practices Across
Boundaries
John C. Callender, Procter & Gamble Company, Learnings from Globally
Implementing Cognitive and Biodata
Tests
Mark J. Schmit, Personnel Decisions International, The Development of a
Global Measure of Personality
Beryl L. Hesketh, Macquarie University, Discussant
| 65. Symposium: Saturday, 8:30 - 9:50
Obelisk A & B |
Emotion and Well-Being in the Workplace:
Conceptual and Psychometric Advances
Research on emotions and stress is an important topic for those concerned about
employees experience at work. The four studies, representing three nations, three
field samples, and three longitudinal designs, together make advancements in our
understanding of how emotions and stress relate to organizational and individual
variables.
Alicia A. Grandey, Colorado State University, Chair
Neal M. Ashkanasy, University of Queensland, Charmine E. J. Hrtel, University of
Queensland, Peter J. Jordan,
University of
Queensland, Workplace Emotional Intelligence Profile (WEIP): A Measurement of
Emotional Intelligence
in Work Teams
Sandi Mann, University of Salford, A Burger, a Soda, and a Smile Please! The
Development of a Measure of
Emotional Labor
Alicia A. Grandey, Colorado State University, Work-Family Conflict,
Self-Esteem, and Gender: A Longitudinal
Look at Main and
Moderating Effects on Stress Outcomes
Thomas Wright, University of Nevada at Reno, Russell S. Cropanzano, Colorado State
University, Emotional
Exhaustion as a
Predictor of Job Performance and Voluntary Turnover
| 66. Roundtable: Saturday, 8:30 - 9:50
Wyeth |
Integrating Science and Practice in I-O Psychology:
Managing Workplace Romances
The goal of this roundtable is to discuss strategies for managing romantic
relationships in the workplace. We will combine the knowledge and experience of (a)
researchers in I-O psychology whose expertise is in workplace romance and sexual
harassment, (b) I-O psychologists who work in business settings, and (c) members of
management.
Charles A. Pierce, Montana State University, Host
Herman Aguinis, University of Colorado at Denver, Host
| 67. Special Event: Saturday, 9:00 - 9:50
Manchester |
1997 Ernest J. McCormick Award for Distinguished Early Career
Contributions:
The Justice and Injustice of Human Resource Practices
Organizational justice research has increased over the past decade with many
applications to human resource decision management. Although this research has been
fruitful, I will argue that more attention needs to be paid to the asymmetry between fair
and unfair treatment. In particular, I will discuss research that suggests injustice and
unfair treatment is more important in shaping organizational behavior than fair treatment.
Neal W. Schmitt, Michigan State University, Chair
Stephen Gilliland, University of Arizona, Presenter
| Coffee Break: Saturday, 10:30 - 11:00
Near SIOP Meeting Rooms |
| 68. Symposium: Saturday, 10:30 - 12:20
Grand A |
New Directions for Applying 360-Degree Feedback
Although 360 feedback has been around for considerable time, it usually is understood
and utilized in only limited ways. This symposium looks at new directions for better
understanding and applying 360 feedback. New perspectives include cross-cultural transfer,
customer involvement, establishing learning cultures, and using 360-degree surveys to
assess change.
Walter W. Tornow, Center for Creative Leadership, Co-Chair
Manuel London, SUNY-Stony Brook, Co-Chair
Jean Leslie, Center for Creative Leadership, Nur Gryskiewicz, University of North
Carolina - Greensboro, Maxine
Arnold Dalton, Center
for Creative Leadership, Cultural Influences on the 360-Degree Feedback Process
Carol Paradise Tornow, Strategic HR Management Systems, Customer Feedback
for Competitive Advantage
Cynthia D. McCauley, Center for Creative Leadership, Patricia OConnor
Wilson, Center for Creative Leadership,
Lily Kelly-Radford,
Center for Creative Leadership, The Role of 360-Degree Feedback in the
Establishment of
Learning Cultures
Jennifer W. Martineau, Center for Creative Leadership, Using 360-Degree
Surveys to Assess Change
George P. Hollenbeck, Hollenbeck Associates, Discussant
| 69. Practitioner Forum: Saturday, 10:30 - 11:50
Grand B |
Challenges and Strategies to Working with Law Enforcement Organizations
Law enforcement agencies provide unique challenges for I-O psychologists. This forum
includes practitioners from academia, an external consulting group, an internal HR
department and a law enforcement officer who is also a psychologist for a metropolitan
police agency. Each will discuss the unique challenges and advantages their positions
provide them when working with law enforcement agencies.
Robert P. Delprino, SUNY College at Buffalo, Chair
Nancy E. Abrams, The Partnering Group, Entering the World of Law Enforcement
as an Outsider: An Alien in
a Different World
Ellen Scrivner, U.S. Department of Justice, Police and Public Safetys
Need for I/O Psychologist
Robert P. Delprino, SUNY College at Buffalo, Balancing Union, Administration
and Police Officers Needs
During the Grant
Process While Attempting to Maintain Your Sanity
Christopher T. Rotolo, Old Dominion University, Consulting From Within:
Working with Law Enforcement
from the Inside
| 70. Symposium: Saturday, 10:30 - 12:20
Grand E |
New Findings in Three Domains of Sexual Harassment Research:
Perceptions, Perpetrators, and Coping
Data from three prongs of research are presented bearing on a comprehensive
understanding of sexual harassment. Client harassment in a female-dominated occupation is
found to covary with supervisor and coworker harassment. Competing models of sexual
harassment outcomes are tested on a large military sample, and the role of extraneous
factors in sexual harassment judgments is examined.
Margaret S. Stockdale, Southern Illinois University, Chair
Tchicaya Ellis, Southern Illinois University, Margaret S. Stockdale, Southern
Illinois University, Cynthia
Heischmidt, Southern
Illinois University, Mary Aubertin, Southern Illinois University, Dan Jefferies,
Southern Illinois
University, Correlates of Client Harassment in a Female-Dominated Occupation
Bret Phillips, Southern Illinois University, Margaret S. Stockdale, Southern
Illinois University, Direct and
Intervening Processes
Affecting the Severity of Sexual Harassment Outcomes
Michelle E. Wood, Southern Illinois University, Margaret S. Stockdale, Southern
Illinois University, Barbara A.
Gutek, University of
Arizona, Maureen OConnor, CUNY, The Role of Plaintiff/Defendant Attractiveness
and Observers
Sexual Harassment Attitudes on Sexual Harassment Judgments
| 71. Poster Session: Saturday, 10:30 - 12:20
Chantilly East |
Personality, Research Methods, and Statistics
71-1
Update of the Validity of Personality Scales in Personnel Selection
Gregory D. Anderson, Florida International University
Chockalingam Viswesvaran, Florida International University
The authors cumulated the results from 19 studies reporting the criterion-related
validity of personality scales that were conducted in the United States and published
between January 1992 and June 1997. Results indicated that the sample size weighted mean
criterion-related validities for Agreeableness (k = 29, N = 3,421),
Conscientiousness (k = 51, N = 6,817), Emotional Stability (k = 33, N
= 4,743), Extroversion (k = 43, N = 5,874), and Openness to Experience (k
= 29, N = 3,369), were .10, .18, .16, .08, and .07, respectively.
71-2
Another Look at the Prevalence of Data Sharing in Psychological Research
Karyn Bernas, Old Dominion University
Arlene L. Pace, Old Dominion University
Robert M. McIntyre, Old Dominion University
This study investigated the prevalence of data sharing and common reasons cited for
failure to release data. Eight of 62 authors sent data. Common reasons for noncompliance
were insufficient time and unretrievable or proprietary data. The results of this study
provide insight into the complexity of the data-sharing argument.
71-3
Computer-Adaptive Testing and Test-Retest Reliability
in a "Big-Five" Personality Inventory
Reagan D. Brown, Virginia Tech
Robert J. Harvey, Virginia Tech
We examined the degree to which computer-adaptive testing (CAT) reduced the number of
items administered for a "Big Five" personality test (Brown, 1997). Using a 90%
SE stopping rule, on average CAT administered only 58% of the total pool. Test-retest
reliabilities were comparable to those seen for the full-length test.
71-4
A Comparison of Validity: Self-Report Format Versus Reasoning Format
Jennifer R. D. Burgess, University of Tennessee
Lawrence R. James, University of Tennessee
The Conditional Reasoning Test (CRT) is a measurement system for personality based on
individuals naturally occurring reasoning processes. Two forms of the CRT were
developed to assess the benefits of using a reasoning instead of a self-report approach.
Predicting course grades, the "reasoning" CRT had both higher validity and a
greater increase in R-square over critical-thinking than the self-report CRT.
71-5
Impact of Experimental Design on Effect Size
Kevin Carlson, Virginia Tech
Control group effects and inflation in the post-training criterion standard deviations
are shown to account for the majority of the difference in effect size observed between
single group pretest-posttest designs and control group designs. Posttest only designs
appear to understate effect size. Both effects were strongest for knowledge criterion
types.
71-6
Sensitive or Senseless? Using Social Desirability Measures
to Identify Distortion
Neil D. Christiansen, Central Michigan University
Half the participants (N = 200) completed personality and social desirability
measures honestly and half (N = 200) as if applying for a sales position. Although
faking caused inflation of trait scores and serious decay in their validity, the SD scales
were only able to correctly identify fakers slightly better than chance.
71-7
Repeated Measures Regression: Decomposing Variance in Cross-Level
Research
Jason A. Colquitt, Michigan State University
John R. Hollenbeck, Michigan State University
Stanley M. Gully, George Mason University
This paper illustrates the use of repeated measures regression for analyzing
cross-level data. Using a hypothetical database, we use this technique to isolate and
capture criterion variance at different levels of analysis. We argue that this technique
has greater simplicity, convenience, and flexibility than existing alternatives for
analyzing cross-level data.
71-8
The Convergent Validity Between Self- and Observer Ratings of
Personality
James Connolly, Florida International University
Chockalingam Viswesvaran, Florida International University
The convergent validity between self- and observer ratings of the Big Five personality
dimensions was examined by cumulating research findings across studies (N = 8,000, k
= 58). Results show that, although there is a high degree of construct overlap, both self-
and observer ratings have substantial unique variance. Moderator effects were analyzed.
71-9
An Expert System for Integrating Multiple CSM Fit Indices
Michael D. Coovert, University of South Florida
J. Philip Craiger, University of Nebraska at Omaha
David W. Dorsey, American Institutes for Research
Determining the overall fit of a model is critical in covariance structure modeling. We
surveyed leading researchers to learn their perceptions about the importance of the top 12
measures and we developed and will demonstrate an expert system that provides one
assessment of model fit based upon their integration.
71-10
Measuring Mental Models for Teamwork at the Individual and Team Level
Lillian T. Eby, University of Georgia
Adam Meade, University of Georgia
Anthony G. Parisi, University of Georgia
Shane Douthitt, University of Georgia
Pamela Midden, University of Georgia
A measurement system for assessing mental models for teamwork at the individual level
was developed. Reliability and validity were assessed using traditional scale development
techniques and hierarchical confirmatory factor analysis. An illustration of how to
utilize the individual-level measurement system to assess team or shared mental models was
also provided.
71-11
Correcting Response Distortion: Issues of Fairness and Trait Construct
Validity
Jill E. Ellingson, University of Minnesota
Paul R. Sackett, University of Minnesota
Leaetta M. Hough, The Dunnette Group, Ltd.
The influence of response distortion corrections on personality traits was evaluated. A
within-subjects design allowed investigation into whether corrected scores approximate
true scores. Results suggested that faking corrections, while effective in adjusting
scores, fail to eliminate response distortion. Results are interpreted with respect to the
construct validity of personality traits.
71-12
Employee and Supervisor Personality Effects on Employee Performance
Ratings
Brenda Godfrey, University of North Florida
Thomas A. Timmerman, Austin Peay State University
Personality characteristics of call-center employees and their supervisors were
measured to assess the relationship between the Big Five personality domains and job
performance. As predicted, employee conscientiousness predicted supervisory performance
ratings. In addition, employee-supervisor similarity in terms of extroversion was also
related to performance ratings.
71-13
Gender and Ethnicity-Based Differential Item Functioning on the MBTI
Melissa Gratias, Virginia Tech
Robert J. Harvey, Virginia Tech
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) was examined for differential item functioning
(DIF) on crossed gender and ethnicity variables. White males were the reference group. The
focal groups were: Black females, Black males, and White females. The sample was 10,775
managers. Results showed several biased items in all comparisons.
71-14
An Analysis of Variance Approach to Content Validation
Timothy Hinkin, Cornell University
J. Bruce Tracey, Cornell University
The current manuscript reviews and extends the work of Anderson and Gerbing (1991) and
Schriesheim, Powers, Scandura, Gardiner, and Lankau (1993) and describes an analysis of
variance technique that can provide a high degree of confidence in determining item
integrity and scale content validity. The utility of this technique is demonstrated by
using two samples and two different measures.
71-15
The Interactive Effects of Value Attainment, Attitudes,
and Moods of Job Performance
Wayne Hochwarter, University of Alabama
Pamela L. Perrew, Florida State University
Robert Brymer, Florida State University
This paper empirically examines the VAM model (George & Jones, 1996; 1997) which
integrates three of the most critical constructs within the experience of work: value
attainment, attitude, and mood. The VAM model proposes a simultaneous consideration of
values, attitudes, and moods for the prediction and understanding of important work
outcomes such as job performance. It was hypothesized that the relationship between job
satisfaction and performance would be moderated by value attainment and mood (i.e.,
negative and positive affectivity). Two 3-way interactions demonstrated that the strongest
positive relationship between job satisfaction and performance occurred when value
attainment was high and the experienced mood was either high positive affectivity or low
negative affectivity.
71-16
Biodata and Personality: How Similar Are They?
Brent Holland, University of Tulsa
Michael B. Hein, Middle Tennessee State University
Richard Moffett, Middle Tennessee State University
Judith L. Van Hein, Middle Tennessee State University
Questions concerning the relationship between biodata-personality measures have largely
remained unanswered. The present investigation sought to explore the measures
relationship using the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI) and a biodata questionnaire. The
results suggested that a general, although small, pattern of relationships exist. The
implications of the results are presented.
71-17
Examining the Met Expectations Hypothesis Using Residual Gain Scores
Greg Irving, University of New Brunswick
John P. Meyer, University of Western Ontario
Hom, Griffeth, Palich, and Bracker (in press) suggested that met expectations is a
critical mediating mechanism of realistic job preview effects. However, they used residual
gain scores to measure met expectations. We demonstrate that this approach creates the
same problems as difference scores, a technique that has been widely criticized in
previous literature.
71-18
Examination of Differential Item Functioning: Subgroups and Personality
Danielle Jennings, Michigan State University
Neal W. Schmitt, Michigan State University
Respondents rely on preferences, attitudes, and behaviors, which may differ with group
membership, when responding to personality items. This study investigated differential
item functioning (DIF) of personality items between African Americans and Euro-Americans.
Results show that personality items of the NEO-FFI are not measuring different constructs.
71-19
Estimating the Relative Importance of Predictor Variables
in Multiple Regression
Jeff W. Johnson, Personnel Decision Research Institutes
The relative importance of predictor variables in multiple regression is difficult to
determine because of non-zero predictor intercorrelations. A method is proposed that is
computationally efficient with any number of predictors, and is shown to produce results
that are very similar to those produced by more complex methods.
71-20
Mean Substitution for Missing Items: The Effect of Sample Size
Craig V. King, Kansas State University
Richard J. Fogg, Kansas State University
Ronald G. Downey, Kansas State University
Two methods of mean substitution were compared on two constructs: Organizational
Commitment and Job Satisfaction, and four sample sizes (N = 50, 100, 150, &
200). Both the item mean and the person mean provided results similar to the original
values; however, the person mean approach inflated the alpha coefficients.
71-21
Written Versus Telephone Employee Surveys: Are the Data Really
Comparable?
Allen I. Kraut, Baruch College
Cal G. Oltrogge, Personnel Decisions International
Caryn J. Block, Teachers College, Columbia University
Two large-sample studies compare data from questionnaire and telephone surveys.
Overall, responses to telephone surveys were significantly more favorable, on average by
14 percentage points in one study and 9 points in the other. The findings cast doubt on
the validity of directly comparing data from the two methods.
71-22
"u"
Charles E. Lance, University of Georgia
Cheng Cheng, The Johns Hopkins University
The ratio of restricted to unrestricted predictor standard deviation (u = SDr/SDu)
is required to correct sample-based estimates of test validity for range restriction. An
intuitively appealing approach to estimating u is shown to be wrong. The exact
formula and corrected tabled values for u with SDr and the
selection ratio (SR) known or estimable are presented.
71-23
An Alternative Interpretation of Multiple Regression
Ronald S. Landis, Tulane University
William Dunlap, Tulane University
An alternative interpretation of multiple regression is accomplished by computing
factor loadings for each predictor. Rather than testing the significance of beta weights,
this approach identifies predictors that explain criterion variance even if they are
redundant with other predictors. Implications for this approach are discussed.
71-24
A Revised Index of Agreement for Ratings of a Single Target
Michael K. Lindell, Texas A & M University
Christina Brandt, Michigan State University
David J. Whitney, California State University-Long Beach
We recently found that the rWG(j) index can display irregular
behavior and recommended that investigators use maximum dissensus rather than uniformly
distributed random error as a reference distribution. In further examination of this
index, we examined four variants of rWG(j) and recommend a revised index
that is an inverse linear function of the ratio of the average obtained variance to the
variance of uniformly distributed random error.
71-25
Do Organizational Survey Items Function Differently for
Managers and Non-Managers?
Angela Lynch, University of Connecticut
Janet L. Barnes-Farrell, University of Connecticut
Jonna Kulikowich, University of Connecticut
Employee attitude questions were found to exhibit differential item functioning (DIF)
for the management and non-management groups in a large corporations annual survey.
The IRT-based DIF analysis followed the procedure of Thissen, Steinberg, and Wainer
(1993). The polytomous items were fit to Samejimas (1969) graded response model
using Multilog software.
71-26
Using Multidimensional Scaling and Cluster Analysis to Assess Mental
Models
Liberty Matt, University of Illinois
Researchers have long argued that novice and expert mental models are substantially
different. Unfortunately, few have suggested methods for obtaining these models. In the
current study, novices and experts were identified. Using multidimensional scaling and
cluster analysis, graphical representations of their mental models were obtained. Benefits
of this are discussed.
71-27
Evaluating Aggregate Level Constructs and
Measures of Local Union Structure
Steven Mellor, University of Connecticut
John E. Mathieu, Pennsylvania State University
Aggregate level constructs and measures of local union structure pertaining to
centralization, formalization, and innovation were developed and evaluated with local
officers ratings. Officers exhibited high agreement with respect to the structure of
their local. Analyses performed on the aggregate covariance matrix provided support for
single-factor dimensions and discriminant validity.
71-28
The Homogeneity Assumption in Differential Prediction Analysis:
Does it Really Matter?
Frederick L. Oswald, University of Minnesota
Syed Saad, University of Minnesota
Paul R. Sackett, University of Minnesota
Differential prediction models comparing majority and minority subgroups assume
homogeneity of error variances, a fact applied psychologists often ignore. We tested this
assumption using Project A and GATB ability, personality, and performance data. The
assumption was consistently met in the GATB data, but occasionally violated in the Project
A data.
71-29
Assessing Intraindividual Change: Statistical Tools for Substantive
Questions, with Application
Robert E. Ployhart, Michigan State University
Milton D. Hakel, Bowling Green State University
Issues related to the analysis of individual change are examined. Statistics are
described in non-technical terms to show how methods accessible to applied psychologists
can be used to answer substantive questions about change over time. An example shows how
these methods can inform questions about predictors of change.
71-30
Item Development Counts: A Comparison of
Empirical Key and Rational Scale Validation
Roni Reiter-Palmon, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Shane Connelly, American Institutes for Research
Research suggests that empirical keys have higher validities than rational scales. The
current study compares the validity of empirical keys constructed based on two methods of
item development to rational scales. Items were either carefully selected to reflect
hypothesized relationship with the criterion, or were not carefully selected.
71-31
Statistical Results Reported in Major I-O Journals: On Beyond p-values
(?)
Matt L. Riggs, California State University-San Bernardino
William Hubbard, California State University-San Bernardino
Recently, experts in statistical methodology have called for a reduction in dependency
on tests of statistical significance. A review of articles from major I-O journals from
1987 and 1997 indicated that p-values have been and continue to be the most
frequently reported indicator of the substantiality of quantitative results.
71-32
The Use of Variance-Based Agreement Indices as Measures
William M. Rogers, Michigan State University
Variance and variance-based indices of agreement are examined as measurement
instruments. It is suggested that these indices are not suitable for use as continuous
measures in statistical methods requiring interval scales. Significance tests for the r((wg)
agreement index are presented, as well as implications for future efforts at measuring
agreement.
71-33
Alpha as a Flawed Index of Reliability of Multifactor Measures
William M. Rogers, Michigan State University
Neal W. Schmitt, Michigan State University
Morell E. Mullins, Michigan State University
Coefficient alpha provides an underestimate of reliability when used with
multidimensional composites. The underestimation varies as a function of the prominence of
distinct factors in a composite and the length of the composite. Implications for use of
coefficient alpha in correcting observed correlations for unreliability are discussed.
71-34
Considering Language and Culture in Assessing Measurement Equivalence
Ann Marie Ryan, Michigan State University
David Chan, Michigan State University
Robert E. Ployhart, Michigan State University
L. Allen Slade, Ford Motor Company
The cross-cultural equivalence of a multinational employee opinion survey was examined
using multiple-groups covariance structure analysis to examine four scales in four
countries, considering language and cultural differences. Sources of lack of invariance
were identified. Practical issues in assessing measurement invariance in employee opinion
surveys are discussed.
71-35
Quantifying the "Crud Factor:" Exploring a Limitation
to Research Interpretation
Evan Sinar, Bowling Green State University
Jerel Slaughter, Bowling Green State University
Milton D. Hakel, Bowling Green State University
The "crud factor" has been defined as systematic noise underlying all
relationships between variables. Meta-analysis of discriminant validity coefficients
sampled from multitrait-multimethod matrices produced an estimate of .10 for the magnitude
of the crud factor. Problematic issues of this finding for interpreting research findings
are discussed.
71-36
Understanding Item Fakability: A Comparison of Three Methods
Andrea F. Snell, University of Akron
Christine Rechenberg, University of Akron
Richard L. Griffith, Florida Institute of Technology
The utility of regression analysis, discriminant analysis, and Classification and
Regression Trees (CART), for classifying honest and faking respondents on the NEO-PI were
compared. Results indicate that CART provides more useful item and option level
information for examining the fakability of noncognitive measures.
71-37
Personality and Pay Preferences: A Person-Organization Fit Perspective
Charles D. Stevens, University of Kansas
Ronald A. Ash, University of Kansas
Performance-based compensation systems vary according to the proportion of compensation
that is tied to performance and the level of aggregation at which performance is measured.
Using a person-organization fit framework, systematic relationships were found between
aspects of personality and peoples preferences for various aspects of compensation
systems.
71-38
Individual Difference Correlates of User Acceptance
and Peer Evaluation Perceptions
Patrick Stubblebine, Miami University
Results of a survey investigating user acceptance of peer evaluation, show that
personality variables may play a role in user acceptance of peer evaluations and
perceptions about peer evaluations. Women perceived peer evaluation as less accurate and
coworkers less capable of rating peer performance than did men.
71-39
Traits, Situations, and Managerial Behavior:
Test of a Trait Activation Hypothesis
Robert P. Tett, Wright State University
A principle of trait activation is proposed which holds that the behavioral expression
of a trait requires arousal by trait-relevant situational cues. Results based on responses
to two versions of an in-basket exercise (Ns = 61, 63) support the trait activation
hypothesis toward explaining notoriously low cross-exercise consistency in assessment
centers.
71-40
Benefits of a Multivariate Approach to Correcting for Range Restriction
Rebecca J. Toney, Michigan State University
Neal W. Schmitt, Michigan State University
Malcolm Ree, Armstrong Laboratory
Univariate and multivariate range restriction corrections were applied to estimate
validities in a concurrent validation study. Multivariate procedure produced (a)
corrections for validities impossible to obtain using univariate procedures, (b) larger
validity estimates, and (c) estimates of the corrected intercorrelation matrix and
estimates of mean and variance of corrected variables.
71-41
Contextual Performance Feedback Seeking:
Scale Development and Construct Validation
Amy Unckless, Pennsylvania State University
Kathleen P. Hess, Pennsylvania State University
James L. Farr, Pennsylvania State University
Research on feedback seeking behavior (FSB) focuses exclusively on task performance.
This study develops and provides preliminary validity evidence for scales measuring
contextual performance feedback seeking. A variation on a multi-trait multi-method
approach provides evidence that task and contextual FSB relate differentially to
demographic, personality, career motivation, and climate variables.
71-42
Factors Impacting the Relationship Between Impression Management
and Personality Scores
Nicholas L. Vasilopoulos, Stevens Institute of Technology
Richard Reilly, Stevens Institute of Technology
This study examined whether job familiarity and warning of response verification
moderate the relationship between impression management and both self- and
other-referenced items. Among honest respondents, the warning reduced scores on both item
types. Among impression-managing respondents, the warning reduced scores on the
other-referenced scale, but not the self-referenced scale.
71-43
Effect Sizes in Moderated Multiple Regression:
Beyond the Increment in R-squared
Lawrence A. Witt, Barnett Bank
Lendell Nye
Approaches intended to find theorized moderator effects applied in field studies have
been of limited success. We offer a new approachone that focuses on determining the
conditions under which the moderator matters most and does not partition the main (i.e.,
linear) and interaction effects.
71-44
Concertive Control: The Development and Validation of a Measurement
Scale
Brett Wright, Sydney Water Corporation Limited
James Barker, US Air Force Academy
The Concertive Control measurement scale was designed to assess the influence of team
members on each other to act according to team values, norms, and rules. Scale development
is described along with assessment of structure, convergent, discriminant and nomological
validity, reliability, and invariance across teams for which it is intended.
71-45
Electronic Versus Paper Surveys: Does the Medium Affect the Response?
Paul R. Yost, The Boeing Company
Lori Homer, University of Washington
Electronic versus paper survey administration was studied. Results indicated that
internet survey administration resulted in significantly shorter response times, no
significant differences in response rates, minor differences in mean item scores, and
significantly longer comments to open-ended questions.
71-46
Modeling Longitudinal Performance of Hollywood Film Directors Using
Hierarchical Linear Modeling
Michael Zickar, Bowling Green State University
Jerel Slaughter, Bowling Green State University
Longitudinal creative performance of film directors was modeled using hierarchical
linear modeling (HLM). Film critics ratings from two sources were studied for 143
Hollywood directors. HLM analyses were used to determine career trajectories; these
analyses suggest that there may be individual difference variables that can explain
variations in performance functions.
71-47
An IRT Analysis of Possible Construct Irrelevance in the DAT-MR
James F. Osburn, University of Houston
Hobart G. Osburn, University of Houston
James E. Campion, University of Houston
Construct irrelevance in paper-and-pencil ability testing is always a source of concern
for test developers. This study examined the influence of a reading component in the
DAT-MR. IRT analysis comparing oral and written versions found no significant differences.
Implications for ADA accommodations are discussed.
| 72. Special Event: Saturday, 10:30 - 12:20
Governors |
WWW Demonstration
This session involves a discussion of the Internet and World Wide Web (WWW). Topics
will include the history of the Internet and WWW, overview of the SIOP homepage, Web
creation and maintenance, and examples of how the Web is used to support distance
learning.
J. Philip Craiger, University of Nebraska Omaha, Presenter
R. Jason Weiss, University of Nebraska Omaha, Presenter
Ted R. Smith, SIOP Administrative Office, Presenter
| 73. Symposium: Saturday, 10:30 - 11:50
Senators |
Customer Service: Predictors, Criterion, and Theory
Customer service has gained widespread acceptance as an integral performance component
of modern businesses. This symposium addresses constructs assessed by predictors of
customer service performance, as well as constructs associated with customer service
performance criteria. In addition, we report an effort to expand the theoretical base of
customer service research.
Juan I. Sanchez, Florida International University, Chair
Eric Olesen, Barrett & Associates, Michael A. McDaniel, University of Akron,
Andrea F. Snell, University of
Akron, Construct
Validity of Customer Service Measures
Chera L. Haworth, University of Akron, Andrea F. Snell, University of Akron,
Richard L. Frei, University of
Akron, Predicting
Customer Service: Cleaning up the Performance Domain First
Richard A. McLellan, Personnel Decisions International, Mary Amundson, Target
Stores, Mark J. Schmit,
Personnel Decisions
International, Rex Blake, MDA Consulting Group, Shopper Ratings as an
Individual-Level
Criterion for Validation Studies
Avraham N. Kluger, The Hebrew University, Anat Rafaeli, University of Michigan,
Varda Wasserman, The
Hebrew University, Emotions,
Cognitive Guides and Service Delivery Landscape: The Influence of
Service Context on the
Quality of Service Transactions
Murray R. Barrick, University of Iowa, Discussant
| 74. Panel Discussion: Saturday, 10:30 - 12:20
Wedgwood |
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Twenty Years of Uniform Guidelines
Approved in 1978 by the EEOC, Civil Service Commission, Department of Labor, and
Department of Justice, the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures marks its
20th anniversary. This discussion will review what we have learned from the Guidelines,
where our profession is now, and future recommendations for the enforcement agencies.
Heather Roberts Fox, American Psychological Association, Chair
Marilyn K. Gowing, US Office of Personnel Management, Panelist
Lawrence Lorber, Verner-Liipfert-Bernhard et al., Panelist
Paul R. Sackett, University of Minnesota, Panelist
Donald J. Schwartz, EEOC, Panelist
James C. Sharf, Aon Consulting, Panelist
Nancy T. Tippins, GTE Telephone Operations, Panelist
| 75. Symposium: Saturday, 10:30 - 11:50
Peacock Terrace |
When is a Work Team a CrewAnd Does it Matter?
Resent research has offered the distinction of crews from work teams. The symposium
will address how the distinctive structure and needs of crews affect selection, training,
and management. This effort will be used to determine the extent to which the distinction
of crew versus team makes a difference in practice.
Richard J. Klimoski, George Mason University, Chair
Holly Arrow, University of Oregon, Teams, Crews, and Task Forces: A
Structural Typology of Work Groups
Janis Cannon-Bowers, Naval Air Warfare Center, Eduardo Salas, Naval Air Warfare
Center, Elizabeth
Blickensderfer, Naval
Air Warfare Center, On Training Crews
Clint Bowers, University of Central Florida, Ben B. Morgan, University of Central
Florida, Eduardo Salas, Naval
Air Warfare Center, Selecting
Team Members: Should We Be on "Crews Control?"
Stephen J. Zaccaro, George Mason University, C. Shawn Burke, George Mason
University, Team Versus Crew
Leadership: Differences
and Similarities
Sheila T. Simsarian Webber, George Mason University, Distinguishing Crews
from Teams: An Empirical
Investigation
Steve W.J. Kozlowski, Michigan State University, Discussant
| 76. Conversation Hour: Saturday, 10:30 - 11:20
Manchester |
The Development of a Public Archive of Job Satisfaction
The Job Descriptive Index (JDI) archive at Bowling Green State University includes 49
studies and more than 12,000 responses to the JDI and other measures. This conversation
hour will ask interested researchers to help develop a process for making these data more
widely available for research purposes.
William K. Balzer, Bowling Green State University, Host
Luis F. Parra, William M. Mercer, Host
Jeffrey M. Stanton, Bowling Green State University, Host
| 77. Symposium: Saturday, 10:30 - 11:50
Miro |
Current Issues in Applicant Reactions Research
This symposium describes conceptual and empirical gaps in the applicant reactions
literature and presents three studies examining performance-reactions relationships,
reactions to rejection letters, and reactions-organizational outcomes relationships,
respectively. Current conceptual, methodological, and practical issues in reactions
research will be addressed.
Neal W. Schmitt, Michigan State University, Co-Chair
David Chan, Michigan State University, Co-Chair
David Chan, Michigan State University, Neal W. Schmitt, Michigan State University,
Joshua M. Sacco, Michigan
State University,
Richard P. DeShon, Michigan State University, Understanding Pretest and Posttest
Reactions to Ability
and Personality Tests
Stephen W. Gilliland, University of Arizona, Applicants Reactions to
Rejection Letters: A Field Experiment
Talya N. Bauer, Portland State University, Donald M. Truxillo, Portland State
University, Jane M. Craig, NYS
Office of Court
Administration, Rudolph J. Sanchez, Portland State University, Philip Ferrara, NY State
Unified Court System,
Michael A. Campion, Purdue University, Longitudinal Effects of Ten Procedural
Justice Rules on
Organizational Outcomes
Sara L. Rynes, University of Iowa, Discussant
| 78. Symposium: Saturday, 10:30 - 11:50
Metropolitan |
Factors Affecting the Acceptance of Diversity in Organizations
Over the last decade there has been a dramatic increase in the diversity of the
workforce, and recurring resistance to the inclusion of diverse subgroup members in
organizations. This symposium presents results of theoretical and empirical research on
the factors that affect the acceptance of diversity programs and members of diverse
subgroups.
Dianna L. Stone, SUNY at Albany, Chair
Eugene F. Stone-Romero, SUNY at Albany, Individuals Values and Support
for Diversity in Organizations
Megumi Hosoda, Pace University, Dianna L. Stone, SUNY at Albany, Gwen E. Jones,
Fairleigh Dickinson
University, The
Effects of Race and Gender on Job Suitability Ratings and Job Assignment Decisions
Caren Goldberg, George Washington University, Lynn M. Shore, Georgia State
University, The Impact of Age of
Applicants and of
Referent Others on Recruiters Assessments
Beth Chung, Cornell University, Dana McDonald-Mann, Center for Creative
Leadership, Silvia Swigert, Center for
Creative Leadership, An
Exploration of Differential Relationships Between Skills and Outcomes Across
Race and Gender
Subgroups
Stella Nkomo, University of North Carolina - Charlotte, Discussant
| 79. Panel Discussion: Saturday, 10:30 - 11:50
Monet |
New Directions in Job Satisfaction Research
I-O Psychology is beginning to see a re-awakening of research on job satisfaction with
new definitions, theoretical perspectives and measurement. The panelists in this session
will participate in a discussion, encouraging audience involvement, on the nature of these
new directions and on the future of this important topic of research.
Barry M. Staw, University of California at Berkeley, Chair
Arthur P. Brief, Tulane University, Panelist
Charles L. Hulin, University of Illinois, Panelist
Stephan J. Motowidlo, University of Florida, Panelist
Howard M. Weiss, Purdue University, Panelist
| 80. Symposium: Saturday, 10:30 - 11:50
Morocco |
Studying Social Networks in I-O Psychology
Social network theory and research shed new light on I-O topics. We present research
results regarding: (a) the determinants of individuals perceptions of network ties,
(b) network centrality as a mediator of the personality-performance relationship, and (c)
changes in network ties and attitudes following a "natural experiment" in
organizational restructuring.
Amy B. Conn, University of Maryland, Chair
David Krackhardt, Carnegie Mellon University, Martin Kilduff, Pennsylvania State
University, Balance Among
our Friends: An
Examination Across Four Organizations
Tiziana E. Casciaro, Carnegie Mellon University, David Krackhardt, Carnegie Mellon
University, Kathleen Carley,
Carnegie Mellon
University, Depression, Accuracy, and Social Position: A Correlational Study
Amy B. Conn, University of Maryland, Katherine J. Klein, University of Maryland, Determinants
and
Consequences of Social
Networks: An Exploration of the Relationships Between Personality, Job
Performance,
Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Network Centrality
Kathleen Valley, Harvard Business School, Tracy Thompson, University of Washington
- Tacoma, Resettling
After Upheaval: A
Longitudinal Study of Individual and Social Responses to Change
| 81. Symposium: Saturday, 10:30 - 12:20
Obelisk A & B |
New Directions in Work and Family Research
This symposium is designed to share results of recent investigations that are forging
new directions in work and family research. Four studies will be presented that examine
organizational climate for work-family balance, differences between elder care and child
care, commuting couples, and using family to better understand job satisfaction.
Tammy D. Allen, University of South Florida, Co-Chair
Teresa J. Rothausen, Texas A & M University, Co-Chair
Tammy D. Allen, University of South Florida, Lauren Parker, University of South
Florida, Amelious
Kourpounadis,
University of South Florida, Walking the Family-Friendly Talk: Development of a
Measure of
Organizational Climate for Work/Nonwork Balance
Beverly Demarr, Davenport College, Caring for Children or Elders: Is
Dependent Care Always Dependent
Care?
K. Etty Jehn, University of Pennsylvania, Linda K. Stroh, Loyola University
Chicago, Mary Ann Von Glinow,
Florida International
University, Commuter Relationships: A Work/Family Compromise?
Teresa J. Rothausen, Texas A & M University, Ramona Paetzold, Texas A & M
University, The Relationship to
the Parts of the Whole
of Job Satisfaction and to Work, Family, and Life: Integrating Family into Job
Satisfaction Theory
Ellen Ernst Kossek, Michigan State University, Discussant
| 82. Symposium: Saturday, 10:30 - 11:50
Rosetta |
Conflict and Performance in Groups and Organizations
Conflict and performance are key issues in groups and organizations but have been
studied separately. This symposium presents four new studies on the relationship between
conflict and group performance including innovation. Findings show that conflict may have
positive effects and highlight conditions under which productive conflict is most likely.
Carsten K. W. De Dreu, University of Amsterdam, Chair
Michael A. West, University of Sheffield, Conflict, Reflexivity, and
Innovation in Teams
Carsten K. W. De Dreu, University of Amsterdam, Annulus Van Vainer, University of
Amsterdam, Fierce Harinck,
University of
Amsterdam, Effects of Frequency and Intensity of Conflict on Group Performance
Dean W. Tjosvold, Linghan College, Hong Kong, Chun Lui, Linghan College, Kenneth
S. Law, Hong Kong
University of Science
& Technology, Cooperative Conflict for Innovative Groups: Evidence from North
America and East Asia
Laurie R. Weingart, Carnegie Mellon University, Jeanne M. Brett, Carnegie Mellon
University, Motivational
Orientations in
Negotiating Groups: Convergence and Reaching Agreement
| 83. Roundtable: Saturday, 10:30 - 12:20
Wyeth |
Do State Licensing Requirements Ignore I-O Psychologists?
After briefly reviewing the APA Principles and the SIOP policy on licensure, we will
present our research that summarizes the rules and regulations of licensure from 43
states. Implications such as non-I-O psychologists practicing I-O psychology as well as
suggestions for clarifying licensing requirements for I-O psychologists will be discussed.
Mark S. Nagy, Radford University, Host
Brian Yanus, Radford University, Host
Sky Peters, Radford University, Host
