Donald A J Cable
BBS, DipSocSci, MA (Hons), PGCertPracPsych, PhD
MNZPsS, Occupational Psychologist
 

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"A Business Psychologist with Business Experience"

Following a career in the information technology industry I returned to university in 1997.

Trained in organizational psychology I gained my registration in 2001 with a specialization and interest in occupational psychology.

I bring to my work considerable experience in the corporate/commercial environment.
 

What is an Occupational Psychologist?  Sometimes referred to as a business or personnel psychologist, an occupational psychologist applies the principles of psychology and human behaviour to organizational development and human resource management.

An occupational psychologist develops and implements policies, instruments, and programs for the selection, placement, training and development, and evaluation of employees. Creating job/person specifications, developing and executing recruitment and selection programs, managing individual performance, providing career development and management services, and supporting individuals as they interact with the organization; conducting organizational analysis and programs for organizational development; conducting research studies of leadership, supervision, morale, motivation, and worker productivity. All these activities surround the functional role of the occupational psychologist.

Many years ago I completed a BBS at Massey University majoring in information technology. My Masters thesis in industrial and organizational psychology, completed in 1999, explored the phenomena of career constructs -

"Plateau and Transition. Career Dynamics in a Changing World of Work".

A copy of my Masters thesis in pdf format is available for inspection here THESIS Please note - this is copyrighted.

Waikato University provided me with the opportunity to complete the requirements for formal registration as a psychologist (#90-02170). This was achieved under the professional guidance of Professor Michael O'Driscoll and Dr Paul Taylor. Whilst this was happening I was enjoying time with KPMG Consulting (now BearingPoint) in the Executive Resources team undertaking recruitment and selection, and HR consulting assignments. I subsequently completed a PhD. The topic of my PhD research was:

"The Psychological Contract: The Development & Validation of a Managerial Measure."

A copy of my PhD thesis in pdf format is available for inspection here THESIS Please note - this is copyrighted.

I have completed assignments in a number of industries including: Utilities, Information Technology, Insurance, Legal, HR Consulting, Manufacturing, Construction, Architecture, Police, Health, and Local Government.

I also lecture at Waikato University (Hamilton) where I contribute to the MAppPsych (Organizational Psychology) program. You may visit my university staff page HERE.

Dr Donald A J Cable
P O Box 10147 Bayfair, Mount Maunganui 3152, New Zealand.
Tel/Fax: +64 (0)7 574 1948, Mob: +64 (0)27 574 1948
Email: donald@donaldcable.co.nz
 

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