- Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Policing Practices and Perceptions
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Gender Diversity and Inequality
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Military History and Strategy
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- International Student and Expatriate Challenges
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- Corruption and Economic Development
- Religious, Philosophical, and Educational Studies
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Psychological Treatments and Assessments
- European Union Policy and Governance
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Color perception and design
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Organizational Leadership and Management Strategies
Independent University
2017-2020
Babeș-Bolyai University
2013
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
2013
Tokyo Keizai University
2013
Middle East Technical University
2013
Zayed University
2012-2013
Al Ghurair University
2011-2012
University of Iowa
2009
University of Maribor
2003-2008
University of Ljubljana
2000-2002
An interactive model of social undermining and support in the workplace was developed tested among police officers Republic Slovenia. As predicted, signi...
A study of work interference with family (WIF) among managers is described, contrasting four clusters countries, one which individualistic (Anglo) and three are collectivistic (Asia, East Europe, Latin America). Country cluster (Anglo vs. each the others) moderated relation demands strain‐based WIF, Anglo country having strongest relationships. some relationships WIF both job satisfaction turnover intentions, Anglos showing Cluster differences in domestic help were ruled out as possible...
The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) is a commonly used life satisfaction scale. Cross-cultural researchers use SWLS to compare mean scores of across countries. Despite the wide in cross-cultural studies, measurement invariance has rarely been investigated, and previous studies showed inconsistent findings. Therefore, we examined with samples collected from 26 To test invariance, utilized three techniques: (a) multigroup confirmatory factor analysis (MG-CFA), (b) multilevel (ML-CFA), (c)...
Abstract Data were collected from managers in 24 nations/territories on work locus of control (LOC), individualism–collectivism (I–C), and well‐being (job satisfaction, absence psychological strain, physical strain). There significant mean differences across samples all five these measures, consistent with our hypothesis, at the ecological or sample level was associated an internal control. However, contrary to not I–C, despite a strong correlation between I–C LOC. Findings literature...
We investigated relationships between four dimensions of work–family conflict (time‐ and strain‐based work interference with family, time‐ family work) three key national paid leave policies (paid parental leave, sick annual leave) among a sample 643 working married parents children under the age 5 across 12 industrialised nations. Results provided some evidence that has small but significant negative relationship conflict. Little was revealed link or Family‐supportive organisational...
To investigate how nurses and physicians perceive organizational culture, their integration into the processes, relations within a health care team.We performed cross-sectional study that included 106 558 from 14 Slovenian hospitals in December 2005. The were randomly selected. We distributed questionnaires on same day to during morning shift. total number of represented 20% each personnel category at hospital. following variables studied: hospital subordination physicians.Physicians favored...
Abstract This paper discusses the study that considered predictors of individual involvement in a health care team, following research evidence level personal an organization correlates negatively with stress levels. The aim was to establish whether organizational culture, teamwork and leadership models play role successful team. sample included 835 respondents from 14 Slovene hospitals 3 personnel categories: doctors, nurses non‐health professionals chosen by randomly distributed...
Background: The most important of the health system inputs, performance and benefits can deliver, depend largely upon knowledge, skills, motivation those individuals responsible for delivering services. Purpose: This article discusses a study that considered predictors successful personal involvement in care organization. Methodology/Approach: research included three independent variables (organizational culture, teamwork, leadership) one dependent variable (personal involvement). sample 734...
Sources and outcomes of occupational stress among police managers are examined on a sample 267 senior officers in one the Central European countries, using Occupational Stress Indicator 2 (OSI 2), Work Locus Control Scale, Hofstede's Scale Work-Related Values, as well several demographic variables. The results then contrasted with those 232 private industry same country. Managers sector work longer hours, report higher impatience (one component Type A behaviour pattern), more internal locus...
Attitudes Toward Workplace Mobbing in Slovenian Research Organisations Creating a "mobbing-safe" working environment can be real challenge; to achieve it, better understanding of related constructs is necessary. To obtain insight into researchers' attitudes toward workplace mobbing and behavioural intentions, we used case scenario method. The results show that respondents, on average, consider the cases presented questionnaire very serious. Their intentions depend more their opinion about...
This study examined the effects of on-the-job management training on incumbent public administration managers’ multicultural skills as a function openness to experience. Two hundred eighty four managers from European Commission and 26 member states participated in study. The results indicate that (including initial training, informal mentoring, coaching, availability resources) improve skills, but only when are moderate or high who experience benefit most, followed by When low experience,...
The paper reports a study of the reasons for joining and beliefs about police work among Slovenian female rookies. Fifty-five trainees participated in survey at end their basic training. It was hypothesised that were result experience during training, level cynicism, support encouragement from relatives friends, as well femininity, self-esteem, doubt trustworthiness people. majority hypotheses confirmed. results compared with obtained sample 22 male trainees. comparison revealed different...
This study examined multicultural skills in the EU public administration on a sample of 284 managers from European Commission and 26 Member States. The results show that personality personal traits play role possessing skills; so does on-the-job training. most influential was set we called ‘desirable traits.’ further indicate possible negative effects working same PA institution for long time. Next, managers' possession higher levels is related to some important organizational outcomes...