Maurice F. Villere

The Readability of Organizational Behavior Textbooks

The article presents the findings of a study which examined the readability of textbooks on organization behavior. Nineteen textbooks were sampled. Only the latest edition was used. Publication dat...

Reinforcement Theory: A Practical Tool

A “process” theory of motivation is explored, namely reinforcement theory. Reinforcement theory is defined and the four primary strategies for implementing it – positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment and extinction – are described. The advantages and disadvantages of each strategy and the ways of scheduling these are outlined, together with a discussion of current research and practical implications of the theory.

Games Nobody Wins Transactional Analysis for the Hospitality Industry

Understanding the principles of transactional analysis will help you and your staff head off negative interactions- with each other and with customers

Test validation from a conceptual and legal perspective: Issues and trends

A little-explored issue in the psychological and legal literature involves test validation. This article discusses issues of test validation from both psychological and legal perspectives. Areas of inconsistency are noted and probable future directions are high-lighted.

Are organizational vegetables growing where you work

Abstract The author breaks new ground with what may be the first taxonomy of supervisory and employee vegetables. He also offers some pruning tips to keep undesirable plants from taking root in your organization.