ABSTRACT

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.

摘要

组织行为管理 (OBM) 是一种理解行为及其与工作场所关系的科学方法。作为一门自然科学，它依赖于良好的实验研究方法的使用。这种方法对于该领域成功展示行为原则在从实验室到自然工作环境的基本-转化-应用连续体中的应用至关重要。本文的目的是概述该领域常用的实验方法。我们试图通过提供不同的研究和设计方法的例子来突出 OBM 研究的范围和多样性。在此过程中，我们回顾了各种单一案例和小组研究设计的优势、局限性和示例。