Personnel selection and assessment activities are integral parts of organizational life. The contemporary economic climate has seen an ever increasing  level of staff turnover and personnel reorganization, and the abolition of the  traditional view of ‘a job for life’. Consequently, there is more pressure…

Work plays a powerful role in people’s lives and exerts an important influence on their well-being. Although one’s job can be an exciting challenge for many individuals, it can also be a tremendous source of stress and strain. In today’s 24-hour economy, work is making ever increasing demands on employees’ time and energy…

After an unusually early morning, the eminent work psychologist Denise M. Rousseau is in her Pittsburgh office awaiting a phone call from England. Rousseau, now Professor of Organizational Behavior at Carnegie Mellon University, has had an enduring interest in
the often complex relationships that exist between employees and their…

Appraisal. A word to make anyone suddenly worry about the security of their job or pay packet.  But what is this thing called appraisal, and what on earth is 360-degree feedback?

This article aims to clear up some of the myths surrounding the subject and show that appraisal is not nearly  as scary as one might think….

In an attempt to gain a competitive  advantage, organizations are now focusing on enhancing their employees creativity,  and not merely developing their technical competencies and skills. In a changing  world and economy, the role of creativity in the workplace is becoming ever more  prominent. However, a report by the Confederation of British Industry found that not enough…

A hierarchical multiple regression analysis was  carried out which revealed that job satisfaction, organizational commitment, negative affect, met expectations, and organizational characteristics are strong predictors of employees’ turnover intent. An interaction effect was  also found between job satisfaction and commitment on intention to leave.

As organizations evolve and come to be seen as dynamic, coping systems, the concept of how they  change and methods by which they manage change has continued to be refined. Managing a process of change in an  organization can be a highly complex task and is often essential for effective organizational development (OD). This article…