Catherwood LibraryILR School

Edited by Daniel R. Ilgen and Charles L. Hulin

"Behavior in organizations is complex and dynamic in ways that are not easily observable or predictable. Computational modeling is a promising research method that bridges the gap between field and laboratory, demonstrating the final effects of complex interactions. Among the advantages of conducting research in 'virtual organizations' is that it frees the researcher from time constraints and allows the study of behaviors that would not easily be manipulated in real life...Despite the advantages of this methodology, those studying industrial/organizational behavior have been slow to adopt computational modeling...This edited book addresses the reticence of researchers to use computational modeling, advocating a the wider use of this tool. Contributing authors describe their pioneering work in using computational modeling to study a wide range of problems, such as employee withdrawal; faking on personality tests; the formation, continuation, and dissolution of groups; and organizational change." [from dust jacket] (prd, 8/00)