Biomedical subjects

G C Thornton

Publications and source records attributed to G C Thornton.

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PubMed1991

Influence of job characteristics on the acceptability of employee drug testing.

Measures of the acceptability of employee drug testing were obtained from a sample of college students (N = 371) and a second sample of nontraditional, older college students (N = 112) and were correlated with job-analysis data from the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) and Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) databases, and with measures of perceived danger from impaired performance in each job. Both PAQ and DOT data accounted for variance in ratings of acceptability. Perceptions of danger were the best single predictor of acceptability and appeared to mediate the relationships between job characteristics and the acceptability of employee drug testing.

Adult↗

PubMed1980

Fakability of an empirically derived selection instrument.

Fakability of an empirically derived selection instrument developed by criterion-keying for a specific occupation and organization was investigated. Ninety-four subjects completed the test under both Honest and Fake instructions. Instructions to simulate a highly motivated job applicant produced significant score increases on 7 of 10 scales and significant changes in narrative statements of predicted job performance based on these scores. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed. The caveat to use tests only when the subject is motivated to answer honestly is repeated.

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The self-evaluation of supervisory duties by medical group practice supervisors.

In the first of a three-part series, the authors summarize self-evalutions of nearly 250 supervisors from MGMA clinics. Seven areas of supervision are identified as particularly troublesome. Suggestions for follow-up are given.

Administrative Personnel↗

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Comparing supervisors' self-evaluations to their administrators' evaluations.

Research findings show that administrators generally tend to rate their supervisors lower than supervisors rate themselves. This second in a series of three articles pinpoints several problems areas in supervisor performance. Suggestions for improvement are given.

Administrative Personnel↗

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Supervisory training produces positive changes in self-confidence and job performance.

The third of a three-part series examines the effectiveness of supervisory training workshops designed for medical group practice supervisors. Significant increases in self-confidence and higher performance ratings in all areas of supervision were results of training.

Administrative Personnel↗