tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-109443182012-05-11T15:30:42.017-04:00Evidence-based research into human behavior in group contextsGary Salton, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03828506762800342512noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10944318.post-30024639736321820902011-12-20T14:02:00.032-05:002011-12-28T10:21:32.848-05:00

By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.Chief: Research & DevelopmentProfessional Communications, Inc.INTRODUCTIONThis research reports on an evidenced-based analysis of the K-12 school system in the United States. A companion video both abbreviates and expands on the research. It can be viewed on www.iopt.com or by clicking the icon on the right.Public schools in the United States use a four-tier management

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.Chief: Research & DevelopmentProfessional Communications, Inc.ABSTRACTThe information processing structure of universities is studied though a sample of 732 positions at over 100 different universities. Statistics reveal that there are structural disjoints that will result in persistent systematic issues. These structural “disjoints” need not be corrected. They are

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D. Chief: Research & Development Professional Communications, Inc. ABSTRACT The information processing profiles of 254 professors from 109 different universities showed an unexpected finding. A double peak in the idea-generating Relational Innovator (RI) dimension appears to create two distinct classes of professors. This condition exists across academic disciplines. It

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.Chief: Research & DevelopmentProfessional Communications, Inc.SUMMARYThis research outlines a study of over 1,500 test-retest surveys spaced up to 12.7 years apart. The study uses a natural design that identified the degree and direction of change in “I Opt” strategic styles and profiles over time.The study found that a majority of “I Opt” dominant styles remained

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.Chief: Research & DevelopmentProfessional Communications, Inc.SUMMARYThis study reports on the reliability of the “I Opt” patterns, predictable behavioral sequences. The study was conducted under “stress” conditions. The results are the “worst case” reliability condition that might be reasonably expected. The results of the evidence-based research show that “I Opt” is

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.Chief: Research & DevelopmentProfessional Communications, Inc.SUMMARYA natural experiment offered an opportunity to test “I Opt”reliability. It used a “worst case possible” design. The experiment was biased AGAINST "I Opt" reliability. The outcome was compared to industry standards. The standards accepted were the most favorable reported by those that had a vested

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.Chief: Research & DevelopmentProfessional Communications, Inc.SUMMARYThis research sampled 711 Sales and Marketing people from 193 different firms. The study found a statistically significant relationship between the “I Opt” style and hierarchical rank in a firm. The study also found significant differences between sales and marketing professionals as well as between

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D. Chief: Research & Development Professional Communications, Inc. INTRODUCTION Does management differ between municipalities and corporations? Municipalities are more tightly bound by legislative mandates. In addition, cities tend to be more unionized. Labor contracts more explicitly define what can and cannot be done. These factors are enough to throw up some

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.Chief: Research & DevelopmentProfessional Communications, Inc.INTRODUCTIONOrganizational Development focuses on how the individual contributes to organizational goals. But the current in this stream also runs the other way. Organizations can affect the individual.This study focuses on 103 recovering alcoholics who are members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). They

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.Chief: Research & DevelopmentProfessional Communications, Inc.INTRODUCTIONThis research blog investigates whether students attending Second Career and traditional Master of Science programs are equal sources of nurse management talent. The research finds that program participants are different and will appear so to observers. But they are virtually identical in their

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.Chief: Research & DevelopmentProfessional Communications, Inc.INTRODUCTIONThis evidence-based research blog outlines the discovery of a nursing staircase. Its steps are systematic and quantifiable. The staircase impacts patient care, nursing quality, organizational effectiveness and nurse retention among many other things.The staircase automatically creates a

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.Chief: Research & DevelopmentProfessional Communications, Inc.INTRODUCTIONThis research blog is intended for scholars and advanced practitioners of “I Opt” technology. It delves deeply into the split style pattern, an analytical concept unique to “I Opt.” It offers hard data evidence as well as interpretive analysis. People who have a more casual interest in split

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.Chief: Research & DevelopmentProfessional Communications, Inc.INTRODUCTIONThis evidence-based research traces nursing from entry through nurse training and into maturity as a staff nurse in a hospital setting. The research finds that the average staff nurse holds a consistent worldview as defined by the “I Opt” Logical Processor strategic style. This homogeneity

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D., Chief R&DProfessional Communications, Inc.INTRODUCTIONThis research blog looks at team leadership at various organizational levels. The research draws on 976 teams from 236 unique organizations in which the rank of the leader was known. Table 1 summarizes this database.Table 1UNIQUE TEAMS AND FIRMS USED IN RESEARCHThe supervisor category includes titles such as leader

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D., Chief R&D and CEOProfessional Communications, Inc.SUMMARYThis research blog shows that all levels of engineering share a consistency in their information processing (i.e., “I Opt” strategic style) approach. The research also discovered statistically significant style differences based on rank. The blog gives direction on how engineering development can leverage these

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D., Chief R&D and CEOProfessional Communications, Inc.INTRODUCTIONA leader’s position determines their information needs. A supervisor in charge of a specific process works with a short-range horizon and much detail (input). Well-defined processes convert raw information into usable form. The desired outcome is usually explicit (output).A CEO has a long-run horizon with few

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D., Chief R&D and CEOProfessional Communications, Inc.ABSTRACTUniversity and corporate educators prepare people to lead. They typically focus on the leader and the group being lead. Little thought is given to how the new executive fits into the existing management structure. Yet leaders must mesh their efforts with other leaders to be effective. This research blog looks at

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D., Chief R&D and CEOProfessional Communications, Inc.ABSTRACTLeaders lead teams. Teams are a tool for getting things done. The leader must decide how to configure a team so that it best meets the needs of the task at hand. One important aspect of design is the size of the team. Another is the particular people chosen as team members. This Research Blog addresses these

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D., Chief R&D and CEOProfessional Communications, Inc.ABSTRACT"I Opt" research has revealed a statistically significant connection between "I Opt" strategic styles and organizational rank (e.g., manager, VP, CEO). The research is also able to reveal why this condition exists. The connection between style and rank is not a mere association. It is causal in the sense that X

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By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D., Chief R&D and CEOProfessional Communications, Inc.INTRODUCTIONAll learning involves change. Any change requires energy. Motivation describes the amount of energy that a person is willing to spend. Without motivation, learning will not occur. With high enough motivation learning cannot be stopped.Research was conducted on five classes in three cities in Texas, Arizona

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by:Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.FORWARDThe Kolb learning model (Kolb & Fry, 1975) is the dominant paradigm in adult learning. It holds this position because it is a practical, easily understood taxonomy that works to an acceptable degree in field settings.Kolb has its limits. Most importantly, it is based on psychology—the science of the individual. Most instruction occurs in a classroom setting. This

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by:Beatrice J. Kalisch, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Titus Professor of Nursing, University of MichiganSuzanne Begeny, MS, RN, Ph.D. Applicant, University of MichiganFOREWORDThis blog is based on an article published in the peer-reviewed academic journal Nursing Administration Quarterly in October/December 2006 (Vol. 30, No. 4, pp. 330-339). It is available for purchase at the journal’s website under the

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by: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.This blog addresses the match between HR executives and the other executives participating at the highest levels of firms. The goal is to identify an objective and observable condition(s) that influence the ability of the HR executive to get and keep a “seat at the table.” In other words, to participate in setting the policy and strategy of a firm.This study finds that

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Gender at the Executive Level By: Gary J. Salton, Ph.D.The question of whether males and females differ in their information processing profiles (i.e. strategic profiles) periodically arises. In other words, do males and females favor different approaches in addressing work situations?The Organizational Engineering Institute maintains a database of Strategic Profiles obtained from “I Opt” Surveys

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The "I Opt" profile of the average CEOs should be of no interest to an existing CEO. Their way is the "right" one. It got them to the pinnacle of the firm and will likely serve them well in that capacity. The CEO's approach should matter to those who need to engage the CEO, who advise him/her or who aspire to be a CEO. For these people this knowledge can be vital.Professional Communications, Inc.

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