Experimental Research Methodologies in Organizational Behavior Management

Organizational behavior management (OBM) is a scientific approach to understanding behavior and its relation to the workplace. As a natural science it relies on the use of sound experimental research methodology. This methodology has been critical to the field's success in demonstrating the app...

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Published inJournal of organizational behavior management Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 150 - 181
Main Authors Erath, Tyler G., Pellegrino, Azure J., DiGennaro Reed, Florence D., Ruby, Sandra A., Blackman, Abigail L., Novak, Matthew D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Routledge 03.04.2021
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
group design
OBM research
Organizational behavior
Research methodology
single-case design
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Summary:Organizational behavior management (OBM) is a scientific approach to understanding behavior and its relation to the workplace. As a natural science it relies on the use of sound experimental research methodology. This methodology has been critical to the field's success in demonstrating the application of behavioral principles across the basic-translational-applied continuum, from laboratory to natural workplace settings. The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of experimental methods commonly used within the field. We attempt to highlight the range and diversity of OBM research by providing examples of different approaches to research and design methodologies. In doing so, we review strengths, limitations, and examples of various single-case and group research designs.
ISSN:0160-8061
1540-8604
DOI:10.1080/01608061.2020.1869137