This study explores the construct of collective efficacy for self-managed work teams in a manufacturing setting. The construct is developedfrom a historical perspective through the team literature and the self-efficacy literature. Collective efficacy and performance behaviors are measured at four time periods for eight work teams. A positive relationship was discovered using repeated measures analysis of variance, indicating that higher efficacy is related to higher levels of performance.

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Affirmative action in the workplace continues to be a controversial issue, particularly for persons soon to enter the workforce. This study examines psychological constructs and demographic variables as precursors to perceptions of the self-interest implications of affirmative action programs. The constructs of symbolic prejudice and self-esteem were found to predict perceptions toward affirmative action in the workplace. Weak effects were found for race and gender.

This survey of gainsharing plans across industries leads to the conclusion that there are major differences in the degree to which gainsharing is used in various sectors of the U.S. economy.

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