Joseph A. Carpini

University of Western Australia | UWA · Department of Management and Organisations

Scholars have identified numerous forms of individual work performance including: core-task, adaptive, proactive, and citizenship. Although the diversity of performance constructs has contributed to breadth, it has also resulted in a fragmented literature that, at times, operates in theoretical silos in which researchers neglect insights from close...

Why do some employees put a lot of effort into their job, while others don't? Several motivational theories such as reinforcement theory, Maslow's need hierarchy, expectancy-value theory, and goal setting theory have shed light on this issue. Recently, self-determination theory (SDT) has provided an encompassing framework to understand the (proxima...

Individual work performance has been a central topic for scholars over the past century. There is a mass of research on performance but it is embodied in a variety of disconnected literatures each using their own set of constructs and theoretical lenses. In this paper, we synthesize this disparate literature to better understand individual work per...

Aim. Mental health problems are a growing challenge in tertiary institutions warranting psycho-educational intervention programmes such as Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) that provide training to identify and support affected individuals. The present study assesses the impact of MHFA interventions on tertiary students and staff. Specifically, we exa...

Stereotypes about women's workplace behaviours result in their contributions either being ignored and not rewarded to the same extent as their male counterparts. In this novel series of studies, we show that team member adaptivity - adaptation that occurs within the context of interdependence (e.g., change effecting how we work with others) is a st...

An essential overview of Job Design and relevant research.

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An concise and up-to-date overview of the job enrichment literature.

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Pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare professionals in Australia. As such, they are often the first point of contact for people experiencing a mental health issue or crisis. With this said, many pharmacists report a lack of confidence to manage mental health-related issues and crises. This article provides a brief overview and practical re...

Background: Pharmacists are aptly positioned to provide first aid-level assistance to patients experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, yet often lack confidence or perceive barriers to intervention. One potential solution is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training-an evidence-based psycho-educational programme. This study evaluates MHFA tr...

Background: Simulation-based training is an effective method of enhancing the knowledge, skill, and technical abilities of individuals and teams encountering obstetric and gynaecologic emergencies. Simulation may also enhance the non-technical performance of teams resulting in improved patient outcomes. Although simulation-based training is widely...

The Local Government Act 1995 (WA), which prescribes local governments’ (LGs) powers and responsibilities in Western Australia (WA), is undergoing a major review. This is likely to have significant impact on LGs and the communities they serve. Qualitative data from 43 (31%) WA LG Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) were obtained and analysed to inform...

Objectives This study investigates perceived barriers towards the implementation of multiprofessional team briefings (MPTB) in operating theatres, as well as ways to overcome these perceived barriers. Previous research shows that MPTB can enhance teamwork and communication, but are underused in operating theatres. By adopting a multilevel systems p...

Background. The perioperative work context is dynamic, complex, and involves multi-disciplinary teams working together to deliver high-quality patient care. Such a context places high demands on individuals to proactively monitor their environment, actively seek feedback, and speak-up - all of which contribute to optimal team functioning. Additiona...

Background: Nurses who are satisfied with their jobs are more likely to deliver high-quality patient care and are less likely to voluntarily turnover. While many things can shape judgements of job satisfaction, it is likely that negative experiences such as rudeness will outweigh positive ones. Purpose: The study has two overarching goals. First, t...

Work motivation is a crucial, yet complex resource for employees and organizations. Scholars have investigated motivation at work through many theoretical lenses that are often examined in isolation from one another. This chapter seeks to bridge these various perspectives, first by providing a review of dominant theoretical lenses and second by pre...

It is widely accepted that communication is critical in the perioperative context as it has important implications for both patients and clinical staff. In this article, we report the findings of a survey of Nurses Association of Short Stay Facilities Western Australia members to identify common barriers to effective communication as well as identi...

Explore the fundamentals of job enlargement in this short overview that provides a clear and concise review of this essential work design strategy. What is it, how is it done, and what does the research evidence suggest? This is a great resource for students of all levels. Please cite as: Carpini, J. & Parker, S., 2016, Encyclopedia of Human R...

Job design concerns the content and organization of tasks and activities into jobs and roles, and includes individual- and group-level characteristics such as autonomy, variety, significance, and demands. The way that jobs are designed can have a significant impact on employee job attitudes and behaviors. Early theories relevant to job enrichment a...

The fundamentals of job enrichment are outlined in this short overview. We explore what job enrichment is, how it is introduced in organisations, and some of the seminar research on this job redesign strategy. Perfect for students of all levels. Please cite as: Parker, S. & Carpini, J., 2016, Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management. Wilkins...

There is an ever growing reliance on teamwork within healthcare. Despite the advantages of teamwork in delivering specialized patient care, teamwork also requires increased communication and explicit coordination – areas ripe with the potential for error. Indeed, research in operating theatres and hospital wards has repeatedly found that poor teamw...

Can we separate our work from our general well-being and health? This short article argues we certainly cannot and advocates for a more integrative approach to understanding the intersection of work and general health. Cite as: Carpini, J. A., 2012. Your Work, Your Health: The role of industrial organizational psychology in health & health care...