Dr. Buffardi and his research group work on projects primarily regarding the quality of life at work. Several projects have come from t he Quality of Work Life survey administred to GMU staff and faculty a few years ago. Students in this lab have recently worked on projects involving the devleopment of a structural model of work/family conflict-retention issues, and coding open-ended responses to the Quality of Work Life Survey to determine if the local work unit commitment or organizational commitment predict affective tone and/or feasibility of responses.
Students Involved: Whitney Botsford, Johnathan Nelson, Laura Poms

Dr. Cortina's research focuses on methodological, statistical, and personality-based issues in IO Psychology. A continuing lab project involves the development of a Conditional Reasoning measure of Adaptability. Past lab projects and student dissertations have focused on leader self-assessment and self-development, organizational citizenship perceptions, and the validation of a taxonomy of interpersonal performance. A current study funded by the U.S. Army focuses on the construct of Trust and how it can be developed in teams with limited time.
Students Involved: Kathryn Baughman, Katherine Elder, Tine Koehler

Dr. Kaplan's lab investigates two primary areas. First, the role of affect(ivity) in job-related perceptions and behavior is examined. For example, a lab study is being prepared that explores how negatitve affectivity predicts different types of performance under stressful work conditions. Second, research will be conducted examining the ways people conceptualize and experience task involvement, focusing on the psychological benefits that such involvment can foster. 

The goal of this research group is to provide empirical evidence guiding the equitable and effective management of diverse organizations. Despite increasing representation of women and minorities in organizations and progress in the treatment of stigmatized individuals, there is little doubt that discrimination still exists. This  research will examine the contemporary experiences of stigmatized individuals in organizations as well as individual and organizational strategies for the reduction of discrimination and its consequences.

Dr. Tetrick has two research labs. Projects with the Psychological Contracts and Employment Relationship research lab have involved exploring how psychological contracts relate to graduate student life, exploring the norm of reciprocity and potential corss-cultural similarities and differences, and studying individual differences in pereptions of contract breach versus violation.
Students Involved: Tiffany Bludau, Katherine Elder, Jeff Herman, Tine Koehler, Krista Langkamer, Jordan Robbins, Alicia Stachowski

The Occupational Health research team concentrates on the study and prevention of health and safety violations in the workplace. Projects have included work/family balance (cross-cultural included), the relationship between organizational (in)justice and (ill)health, and workplace safety and risk perceptions.
Students Involved: Whitney Botsford, Mike Ford, Jeff Herman, Beth Heinen, Laura Poms, Jordan Robbins, Katherine Ryan, Alicia Stachowski

The primary research interests in the "Z-Group" include leadership, teamwork, and adaptability. Past lab studies have investigated the role of feedback and variability in fostering team adaptability, in addition to the role of leadership in promoting adaptability. Field projects have included topics such as leader self-development, developmental work assignments, and leader adaptability. Students often receive applied research experience working with the Mirum Corporation on studies funded by the U.S. Army.
Students Involved: Jonathan Bryson, Meredith Cracraft, Lisa Gulick, Beth Heinen, Jeff Herman, Katherine Hildebrand, Zachary Horn, Cary Kemp, Krista Langkamer, Johnathan Nelson, Katherine Ryan, Erin Senter, Kevin Smith, Alicia Stachowski, Bryan Wiggins, Gabrielle Wood