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A Little Bit of Participation Can be a Dangerous Thing

Apr 1, 1982 | ,

In this paper by L. Novelli and Susan A. Mohrman, the impact of the duration of participation in rotating, voluntary problemsolving groups on worker perceptions and attitudes was examined in the context of a quality circle type program in a food warehouse.

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The Diffusion of QWL as a Paradigm Shift

Dec 1, 1981 | , ,

Allan M. Mohrman, Jr. (CEO) and Edward E. Lawler III (CEO) define the construct of paradigm in terms of its component elements: subject matter, values, methods, social networks, theories, and exemplars.

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Productivity and the Quality of Work Life

Nov 1, 1981 | , ,

Edward E. Lawler III (CEO) and G. Ledford, Jr. (CEO) summarize the results of eight case studies of quality of worklife change programs.

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A Dynamic Approach to Employee Attachment and Withdrawal

Aug 1, 1981 | ,

Susan Albers Mohrman (USC) and Mary Ann Von Glinow (USC) examined employee attachment and withdrawal for a sample of electronics workers located in the Silicon Valley.

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An Appraisal of Performance Appraisal: Summary Results of a Large Scale Study

May 1, 1981 | , ,

Based on a survey of managers and subordinates’ beliefs and assumptions about performance appraisal, on-site interviews and personnel records, this paper by Allan M. Mohrman, Jr. (USC) assesses performance appraisal practices in a large multi-national corporation.

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Employee Influence on Decisions: An Analysis

Jan 1, 1981 | ,

Edward E. Lawler III (CEO), Patricia A. Renwick (USC), and R. J. Bullock (University of Houston) report the results of a study concerned with the kinds of work place decisions that employees wish to influence.

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