An examination of the self-referent executive processing model of test anxiety: control, emotional regulation, self-handicapping, and examination performance

According to the self-referent executive processing (S-REF) model, test anxiety develops from interactions between three systems: executive self-regulation processes, self-beliefs, and maladaptive situational interactions. Studies have tended to examine one system at a time, often in conjunction with how test anxiety relates to achievement outcomes. The aim of this study was to enable a more thorough test of the S-REF model by examining one key construct from each of these systems simultaneously. These were control (a self-belief construct), emotional regulation through suppression and reappraisal (an executive process), and self-handicapping (a maladaptive situational interaction). Relations were examined from control, emotional regulation, and self-handicapping to cognitive test anxiety (worry), and subsequent examination performance on a high-stakes test. Data were collected from 273 participants in their final year of secondary education. A structural equation model showed that higher control was indirectly related to better examination performance through lower worry, higher reappraisal was indirectly related to worse examination performance through higher worry, and higher self-handicapping was related to worse examination performance through lower control and higher worry. These findings suggest that increasing control and reducing self-handicapping would be key foci for test anxiety interventions to incorporate. © 2018 The Author(s

Produce Your Own Video Cases for Classroom Use: A Demonstration

"Video-recorded incidents and cases are very effective for focusing class discussion on specific concepts. They convey visual and emotional impacts that written cases cannot rival. Although video recordings are commercially available, it is difficult to find precisely what is needed to address the specific topics you may wish to teach. Most universities have video production facilities and technicians that can produce excellent quality video tapes. Drama departments usually have faculty members and students who are delighted to apply their talents to useful projects. An instructor can be the catalyst and coordinator that brings these resources together to produce interesting and effective classroom experiences for students. Wright State University has produced a series of video-recorded incidents and short cases about specific concepts in basic management This demonstration will show some of these and tell how they can be used to stimulate classroom discussion.

Structured Ethical Decision Making and the Prospect of Managerial Success

Examines the ethical standards for the professionals who teach prospective business persons. Levels of business ethics; Information on the management course Organizational Behavior; Examples of Organizational Behavior-related topics and issues for ethical analysis; Factor that affects the moral behavior of managers; Determinants of the quality of the ethical decision making and behavior patterns in a managerial work setting; Components of ethical decision making format

Comparative Performance Appraisal Practices and Management Values Among Foreign and Domestic Firms in India

Countering culture-based analyses indicating homogeneity in Indian management practices, this empirical study compares performance appraisal practices and management values in India by firm ownership. Differences in Indian private investor corporations, public sector enterprises, foreign/joint ventures and private family businesses are examined to assist managers to adapt selectively to firms in the changing Indian economy. Theoretical and managerial implications, as well as future directions for research are discussed