Given the continuing globalization of the business dealings of U.S.
based organizations and increasing diversity in the U.S. work force,
the ability to successfully interact with individuals from another
culture is becoming more important. My research focuses on
understanding the nature of adjustment and job performance in an
intercultural environment, determining what psychological
characteristics increase the probability of success in such an
environment, and determining how to measure these characteristics.
Predictor Development for Complex Skill Acquisition
Many jobs require the employee to learn to perform a complex skill,
such as operating machinery or interacting with a computer interface.
My research focuses on understanding the nature of complex skill
acquisition, determining what psychological characteristics increase
the probability of successfully acquiring a complex skill, and
determining how to measure these characteristics.
Increasing the effectiveness of teaching and practice in I-O Psychology.
The profession of Industrial-Organizational Psychology is a
relatively new and often under-utilized field. How well are we known?
What do people believe about our services and training? What can I-O
Psychologists do to improve their recognition in the scientific and
business communities? As a profession, what are our goals and what
benefits can we provide to the public? How can we best teach the
knowledge and skills to be an effective Industrial-Organizational
Psychologist? I see these as research questions.