Publications by authors named "R Frieder"
Many organizations assess job applicants' academic performance (AP) when making selection decisions. However, researchers and practitioners recently have suggested that AP is not as relevant to work behavior as it used to be due to factors such as grade inflation and increased differences between academic and work contexts. The present meta-analysis examines whether, and under what conditions, AP is a useful predictor of work behavior.
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- The study reviews how political skill, which typically boosts employee performance, might not be effective without political will and depends on the work environment's level of politicization.
- Despite research linking political skill to better work performance, the authors highlight that the context can either help or hinder this impact.
- Results show that when political skill and will align in highly politicized work settings, it leads to better task performance and cooperation, but this effect disappears in less political environments.
By integrating the fundamental principles of the theory of purposeful work behavior (TPWB; Barrick, Mount, & Li, 2013) with cognitive-affective personality system (CAPS) theory (Mischel, 1977; Mischel & Shoda, 1995), we examine how and when salespeople's job-relevant personality traits relate to their performance. We argue that individuals with personality traits that fit outdoor sales jobs (i.e.
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- The study explored how perceptions of workplace politics affect employee behavior, particularly looking at those who engage actively at work versus those who don't.
- Employees with low enactment behaviors reported feeling less satisfied and less aligned with their job environment when faced with political dynamics, while those with high enactment behaviors showed resilience to these negative impacts.
- The research highlights important implications for workplace dynamics and suggests directions for further investigation into employee engagement and perceptions of politics.
A thorough family history evaluation remains a critical tool that helps identify those patients who are at risk for hereditary cancer. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that all women receive a family history evaluation to screen for inherited risk, and that this information be regularly updated. Patients with an abnormal cancer family history need additional follow-up that may include hereditary cancer testing.
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