Gedrag & Organisatie - Volume 22, Issue 4, 2009

A positive approach to work and health: an introduction to the theme A positive approach to work and health: an introduction to the theme I. Houkes, P. Verdonk & M. Peeters, Gedrag & Organisatie, volume 22, November 2009, nr. 4, pp. 309-315. The guest editors introduce the theme of this special issue on 'a positive approach on work and health' and briefly describe the various contributions to this issue.

Self-Determination Theory: about the quality of work motivation Self-Determination Theory: about the quality of work motivation A. van den Broeck, H. de Witte, M. Vansteenkiste, W. Lens & M. Andriessen, Gedrag & Organisatie, volume 22, November 2009, nr. 4, pp. 316-335. The call for a positive psychology has stimulated research on optimal functioning both in general and in the context of work. The Self-Determination T Read More

Work engagement: An overview of 10 years of research Work engagement: An overview of 10 years of research A.B. Bakker, Gedrag & Organisatie, volume 22, November 2009, nr. 4, pp. 336-353. This article gives an overview of recent research on work engagement – a positive work-related state that is characterized by vigour, dedication, and absorption. I discuss the conceptualization, causes, and consequence Read More

How health policy influences the dedication of employees How health policy influences the dedication of employees J.F. Ybema & M. Bakhuys Roozeboom, Gedrag & Organisatie, volume 22, November 2009, nr. 4, pp. 354-370. A longitudinal study with three yearly waves of data collection among 1.013 employees was used to examine whether employers' health policy improved dedication of employees. Furthermore, it was Read More

Return to work of long-term absent employees: the view of Dutch employers on the amount own initiative of these employees Return to work of long-term absent employees: the view of Dutch employers on the amount own initiative of these employees T. van Vuuren & J.F. Ybema, Gedrag & Organisatie, volume 22, November 2009, nr. 4, pp. 371-391. Employees who are absent for a prolonged period of time are expected to Read More

The added value of Disability Case Management in occupational reintegration The added value of Disability Case Management in occupational reintegration E. Tijtgat, M. Verjans, P. Vlerick & K. Bruyninx, Gedrag & Organisatie, volume 22, November 2009, nr. 4, pp. 392-410. The present field study investigates perceptions of employees and other related actors regarding the role of the Disability Case Manager (DCM) in occupa Read More

Health and job performance of people working in sheltered employment Health and job performance of people working in sheltered employment S. Oomens, T. de Jong & R. Blonk, Gedrag & Organisatie, volume 22, November 2009, nr. 4, pp. 411-427. In order to reintegrate a group of people who have received social assistance benefits (WWB) for a long time, the city of Rotterdam started a project called 'Experiment Sheltered Em Read More

'Na gedane arbeid is het goed rusten': het is logisch dat we na een periode van hard werken tijd en rust nodig hebben om te herstellen. Bij arbeid gaat het vaak om dagelijks terugkerende inspanningen, die op zich niet schadelijk hoeven te zijn. Doordat ze echter regelmatig terugkeren, kan dit na verloop van tijd stressreacties oproepen. Of dit het geval zal zijn, hangt onder andere af van de mogelijkheden tot herstel tijdens en v Read More

In 2006 startte Gedrag & Organisatie met de reeks 'Psychologische instrumenten'. Inmiddels is reeds een aantal artikelen verschenen in deze reeks. We vinden het belangrijk dat Gedrag & Organisatie ook in de toekomst dit soort artikelen blijft publiceren. De artikelen in deze reeks bieden onderzoekers en mensen in de praktijk de gelegenheid om elkaar op de hoogte te brengen van beschikbare onderzoeksinstrumenten. V Read More