BENJAMIN P. GRANGER
CURRICULUM VITÆ
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. The University of South Florida
(Anticip. May 2011) Major: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Minor: Management and Organization
M.A. The University of South Florida
(May, 2009) Major: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Thesis Title: Moderating Effect of Training Content Complexity on the Relationship Between Training Media and Training Outcomes
Chair: Edward L. Levine, Ph.D. Overall GPA: 3.96/4.0
B.S. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette
(May, 2006) Majors: Psychology
Minors: Sociology and English Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0
Competitive Awards:
Psychology Graduate Student Organization Travel Award (2007)
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Psychology Department Outstanding Graduate (2006)
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Centennial Scholarship (2002) The United States Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award (2002)
Research Experience Research Interests
Technologically-mediated training methods The role of learner control in e-learning Dispositional predictors of training outcomes
Antecedents and consequences of organizational commitment Scale and test development
Current Research Projects
Validation of a newly created organizational commitment scale focusing on a
bi-dimensional conceptualization of continuance commitment (COC due to lack of alternatives and COC due to economic exchanges).
Examining the role of dispositional antecedents on various dimensions of organizational commitment.
Issues concerning sample size and model-data misfit when detecting differential item functioning (DIF) in applied contexts.
Investigation of cognitive, motivational, and personality-based individual difference factors that contribute to the effectiveness of training programs presenting complex material under conditions of high learner control.
Publications
Granger, B. P., Deshotels, T., Savage, J., & Forsyth, C. J. (2008). Perceptions of
advantages, disadvantages, and long term effects of the open-adoption process on young adult adoptees. The International Journal of Sociological Research 1(1): In Press.
Manuscripts under review:
Taing, M.U., Groff, K.G., Granger, B.P., Jackson, E.M., & Johnson, R.E. The multidimensional Nature of Continuance Commitment: Commitment Owing to Economic Exchanges versus Employment Alternatives. Journal of Management: Under review.
Granger, B.P., & Levine, E.L. The Perplexing Role of Learner Control in e-Learning
of Simple vs. Complex Content. International Journal of Training and Development: Under review.
Manuscripts in preparation for publication:
Granger, B.P., & Levine, E.L. Examination of the moderating role of training
content complexity on the relation between training media and training outcomes. Manuscript to be sent to Personnel Psychology.
Granger, B.P., Singla, N., Taing, M.U., & Stark, S. Examining the
efficacy of Lord’s chi square DIF detection with small samples and model-data misfit.
Presentations/Talks
Granger, B. P., & Gonsoulin, K. (2008, December). Birthfathers in adoption. Invited
Talk at the Louisiana Adoption Advisory Board “Adoption Gumbo” Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Granger, B. P., Groff, K., & Taing, M.U. (2007, April). Examining different types of
organizational commitment. Paper presented at the 6th annual University of South Florida Graduate Research Symposium, Tampa, FL.
Refereed conference presentations:
Granger, B. P., & Levine, E. L. (2009, Accepted). Moderating Role of Content
Complexity on the Relation between Training Media and Training Outcomes. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Academy of Management, Chicago, IL. Groff, K., Granger, B. P., Taing, M.U., Jackson, E. & Johnson, R.E. (2008, August). Exploring Continuance Commitment: A Multidimensional Approach. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Academy of Management, Anaheim, CA.
Taing, M.U., Singla, N., Granger, B. P., & Stark, S. (2008, August). Examining the Efficacy of Lord’s Chi-Square DIF Detection with Small Samples and Model-Data Misfit. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Academy of Management, Anaheim, CA.
Granger, B. P., Taing, M.U., Groff, K., & Johnson, R.E. (2008, April). Developing
a Multidimensional Measure of Continuance Organizational Commitment. Paper presented at the 23rd annual conference of the Society for Industrial and
Organizational Psychology, San Francisco, CA.
Granger, B. P., & Forsyth, C. (2006, October). Advantages, disadvantages, and long
term effects of the open adoption process. Paper presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the Mid-South Sociological Association, Lafayette, LA.
Teaching Experience Undergraduate Courses:
Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Spring 2009 - Introduction to Psychology
- 2 sections of 25 undergraduate students each
Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Fall 2008 - Tests and Measures (Introductory Psychometrics) - 3 sections of 15 undergraduate students each
Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Summer 2008 - Research Methods
- 2 sections of 15 undergraduate students each
Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Spring 2008 - Research Methods
Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Fall 2007 - Psychological Statistics
- 2 sections of 50 undergraduate students each
Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Spring 2007 - Research Methods
- 15 undergraduate students
Lab Instructor, University of South Florida, Fall 2006 - Research Methods
- 15 undergraduate students
Undergraduate research assistants:
2008-2009 Tena Nock, Christina Lambert, Tyler Poole, and Vera Polyakova
Relevant Work Experience Blogger/Writer, HR Catalyst, Summer 2008-Present
- Summarize scholarly articles relevant to Industrial Organizational Psychology and Management
Head Lifeguard/Human Resources Manager, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Student
Aquatic Center, 2005-2006
- Maintained proper pool operation by acting as a direct manager - Planned and conducted lifeguard in-service training
- Developed a new employee selection procedure that is now used at the Aquatic Center - Developed new employee appraisal procedures that are currently used at the Aquatic
Center
- Developed a new incentive program for employees
- Organized and conducted new employee orientation and training - Planned and organized employee exit interviews
- Aided in the selection and promotion of pool managers
Consulting Projects
Personnel Selection Consulting, Bank of America, Tampa, FL January 2009-Present
- Provided recommendations to management for restructuring and standardizing the bank teller selection process
- Created several behavior-based questions and role plays based on the company competency model
Job Analysis Consulting. Stallion P-51, Kissimmee, FL March 2009
- Analyzed and created a task list for the job of Director of Flight Operations and pilots of P-51 fighter planes
- Developed a selection strategy for the organization
Job Analysis Consulting. Edward Jones Financial, Broussard, LA February 2009
- Analyzed and created a task list for the job of personal financial advisor - Created an updated job description for the position
Training Consulting. The Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care (EPEC) Project and
The Patient Safety Education Project (PSEP) February 2008- June
2008
- Acted as instructional design consultant for several training modules geared toward improving patient safety practices in hospitals nationwide.
- Provided recommendations for effective learning and transfer of training as well as evaluation of the training program’s success.
Other Relevant Information Reviewing:
Academy of Management
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Divisions (2009)
Professional Affiliations:
American Psychological Association, student affiliate
- Division 14- Society of Industrial and Organization Psychology, student affiliate Academy of Management, student affiliate
Computer Skills:
IRT software including bilog, multilog, 3PL gen, ModFit, etc. (intermediate) Microsoft Operating Systems 95, 98, XP (advanced)
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (advanced) SAS, Statistical Analysis Software (basic)
SPSS, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (advanced)
Graduate Coursework
Regression/ANOVA Psychometrics
Multivariate Statistics
Organizational Research Methods Item Response Theory (DIF/DTF) Industrial Psychology
Organizational Psychology Motivation
Training and Development Personality
Social Psychology Cognitive Psychology
Research in Industrial Organizational Psychology Professional Ethics
Performance Appraisal Job Analysis
Selection and Staffing Job Attitudes
Conflict Resolution/Negotiation Leadership Perspective