Cynthia Thompson

Education

Ph.D., Industrial/Org. Psychology, University of Tennessee

B.S., Psychology/Statistics, Florida State University

Books

Jex, S., Britt, T., & Thompson, C. (2024). Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior: Evidence-based Lessons for Creating Sustainable Organizations, Fourth Edition.. Hoboken, NJ, Wiley Pub..

Bond, T. J., Thompson, C. A., Galinsky, E., & Prottas, D. (2003). Highlights of the 2002 National Study of the Changing Workforce. New York: Families and Work Institute. *The findings from this study were cited over 360 times in the both print and internet.

Kopelman, R., & Thompson, C. A. (1994). Supervisory Training Program for Maintenance and Power Plant Supervisors. (p. 95 pgs). NY: CASE..

Thompson, C. A., & Habel, J. C. (1983). Project NEED: Final Evaluation and Final Report. (p. 156 pgs). College of Education, University of Tennessee.

Thompson, C. A. (1982). An Investigation of the Need for and Utility of Diagnostic Testing and Remedial Training for Clerical Employees. (p. 67 pgs). Technical report prepared for the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Journal Articles

Richardson, K. M., & Thompson, C. A. (2012). High tech tethers and work-family conflict: A conservation of resources approach. Engineering Management Research, 1(1). 29-43.

(2007). Dispositional and situational sources of control: Relative impact on work-family conflict and work-family facilitation. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 8. 722-740.

(2007). Work-family programs: Factors affecting employee knowledge. Personnel Review, 36. 163-189.

(2006). A multi-level examination of work-life practices: Is more always better?. Journal of Managerial Issues, 18. 232-253.

(2006). The mediating role of perceived control on the relationship between organizational family support, job autonomy, and employee well-being. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 11. 100-118.

(2006). Stress, satisfaction, and the work-family interface: A comparison of self-employed business owners, independents, and organizational employees. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 11. 366-378.

(2005). Work-life balance? Organizations in denial. Journal of Employee Assistance, 35(2). 7-9.

(2004). The impact of perceived organizational and supervisory family support on affective commitment: A longitudinal and multi-level analysis. Journal of Managerial Issues, 16. 545-567.

(2004). Identity Theory. Organization Management Journal,

(2003). Perceived organizational family support: Rationale and construct validity evidence. Community, Work, and Family, 6(123-140).

(2002). Work-life balance: A dialogue between managers and employees. Journal of Management Education, 26. 205-220.

(1999). When work-family benefits are not enough…The influence of work-family culture on benefit utilization, organizational attachment, and work-family conflict. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 54. 392-415.

(1999). Work and pregnancy: Individual and organizational factors influencing organizational commitment, timing of maternity leave and return to work. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 11. 458-508.

(1996). Valuing diversity: The case of pregnant working women in the United States. Equal Opportunities International, 15. 1-9.

(1993). Moving beyond traditional predictors of job involvement: The effect of work-family conflict and overload. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 8. 635-646.

(1992). Putting all one's eggs in the same basket: A comparison of commitment and satisfaction among self- and organizationally-employed males. Journal of Applied Psychology, 77. 738-743.

(1992). "Buddying Up" for fewer sick days. Training and Development Journal, 47(1). 15-18.

(1991). Corporate responsiveness (and resistance) to work-family interdependence in the U.S. Equal Opportunities International, 10(3/4). 25-31.

(1980). Commitment to the union: Development of a measure and an examination of its correlates. Journal of Applied Psychology Monograph, 65(479-499).

Book Chapters

Thompson, C. (2024). Creating sustainable organizations in a warming world. . Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior: Evidence-based Lessons for Creating Sustainable Organizations, Fourth Edition. (pp. 750-793). Hoboken, NJ. Wiley Pub..

Thompson, C., & Ritter, K. (2024). Managing the work-life interface: Individual and organizational strategies. Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior: Evidence-based Lessons for Creating Sustainable Organizations, Fourth Edition. (pp. 211-245). Hoboken, NJ. Wiley Pub..

Thompson, C. (2024). Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). . Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior: Evidence-based Lessons for Creating Sustainable Organizations, Fourth Edition. (pp. 150-210). Hoboken, NJ. Wiley Pub..

Beauregard, A., Basile, K. A., & Thompson, C. A. (2018). Organizational culture in the context of national culture. In Shockely, K. M., Shen, W., & Johnson, R. C. (Eds.), The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work-Family Interface Cambridge, UK. Cambridge University Press.

Shockley, K. M., Thompson, C. A., & Andreassi, J. (2013). Workplace culture and work-life integration. In Major, D., & Burke, R. (Eds.), Handbook of work-life integration of professionals: Challenges and opportunities (pp. 310-336). Northampton, MA,USA. Edward Elgar.

Thompson, C. A., & Prottas, D. J. (2009). Elaborations on a theme: Toward understanding work-life culture. In Booth, A., & Crouter, N. (Eds.), Work-Life Policies that Make a Real Difference for Individuals, Families, and Organizations Urban Institute Press.

Thompson, C. A. (2008). Barriers to the implementation and usage of work-life policies. In Poelmans, S. P., & Caliguiri, P. (Eds.), Harmonizing Work, Family, and Personal Life: From Policy to Practice Cambridge University Press.

Andreassi, J. K., & Thompson, C. A. (2008). Work-family culture: Current research and future directions. In Korabik, K., & Lero, D. (Eds.), Handbook of Work and Family New York City. Elsevier Press.

Thompson, C. A., Poelmans, S., Allen, T. A., & Andreassi, J. K. (2007). On the importance of coping: A model and new directions for research on work and family. In Perrewe, P. L., & Ganster, D. C. (Eds.), Research in Occupational Stress and Well being (pp. 73-113).

Thompson, C. A., Beauvais, L. L., & Allen, T. (2005). Work-life balance: An industrial-organizational psychology perspective. In Pitt-Catsouphes, M., Kossek, E., & Sweet, S. (Eds.), Work-family Handbook Lawrence Erlbaum Pub..

Thompson, C. A., Andreassi, J., & Prottas, D. (2005). Work-family culture: Key to reducing workforce-workplace mismatch?. In Bianchi, S. M., Casper, L. M., & Berkowitz King, R. (Eds.), Work, Family, Health and Well-Being (pp. 117-132). Mahwah, NJ. Lawrence Erlbaum Pub.

Thompson, C. A., & Beauvais, L. L. (2000). The work/life juggling act. In Smith, D. (Ed.), Women at work: Leadership for the Next Century (pp. 162-189). Upper Saddle River. Prentice-Hall.

Thompson, C. A. (1998). Epilogue: A seminar on work and family: Developing a series of activities. In Friedman, S. D., DeGroot, J., & Christensen, P. M. (Eds.), Integrating Work and Life: The Wharton Resource Guide (pp. 439-450). San Francisco. Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer.

Thompson, C. A., Maier, M., & Thomas, C. C. (1992). Work family conflict and the bottom line: Re assessing corporate policies and initiatives. In Sekaran, U., & Leong, F. (Eds.), Womanpower: Managing in Times of Demographic Turbulence (pp. 59-84). Newbury Park, CA. Sage Pub.

Media Contributions

Thompson, C. Have been quoted in Working Mother magazine and Ladies Home Journal.

(2017). wallethub.com.

(2005). NBC-NY.

(2003). 1999 article on work-family culture was described in a SHRM Research Report, which was included as a supplement to SHRM’s national magazine.

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(2001). Work & Family Connection.

(2000). NPR, Interviewed in a story about the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and how Baruch students learn about shared leadership by watching them practice (Orpheus is a conductor-less orchestra).

Presentations

Thompson, C. Developing Leaders to Save the Planet: The Case of the Zicklin School of Business.. The Baruch College Inaugural Conference on Climate Research, Teaching, and Collaboration.. New York City

Andreassi, J., Grotto, A., Lawter, L., Rua, T., & Thompson, C. A. (2021, January 8). Department of Labor Organizational Work-Family Benefits: Is There a Business Case?. Work-Family Research Network (WFRN). Online

Thompson, C. (2018, April 23). ROE: Developing Leaders to Save the Planet. EMBA Council Northeast Regional Meeting. New York City: Baruch College.

Thompson, C. A. (2017, August 16). It’s Not Just about Recycling: Leading Change toward Sustainability at MCU. MCU Management Series. : MCU and Baruch College.

Jones, E., Thompson, C. A., Bailyn, L., & Pitt-Catsouphes, M. (2014, July 19). Taking Work-Life to the Next Level: In Search of a New Construct. Work-Family Research Network Conference. New York City

Richardson, K., & Thompson, C. A. (2010, December 31). High Tech Tethers and Employee Well Being: A Conservation of Resources Approach. Academy of Management Conference. Montreal

Thompson, C. A., Prottas, D. J., & Andreassi, J. (2008, December 31). Strengthening Research on Work- Family: Using Objective Measures and Multiple Samples. Paper presented as part of the symposium, Implementing Strong Research Designs in the Work-Family Interface, Academy of Management Conference. San Francisco

Thompson, C. A., Martin, M., Poelmans, S., & Scherbaum, C. (2007, July 31). Work-family Culture and Policies: Evidence from Spain.. Paper presented at the 2007 International Conference on Work and Family. Barcelona, Spain.

Prottas, D. J., & Thompson, C. A. (2007, July 31). Self vs. Organizational Employment: The Neglected Case of Positive Spillover. Invited paper presented at the Second Annual Conference. Barcelona: International Center for Work and Family, IESE.

Andreassi, J., & Thompson, C. A. (2005, August 31). Dispositional and Situational Sources of Control: Relative Impact on Work-family Conflict and Facilitation. Presented at the Academy of Management Conference. Hawaii

Prottas, D. J., Thompson, C. A., Kopelman, R. K., & Jahn, E. W. (2005, April 30). If a Tree Falls in the Woods: Factors Affecting Employee Knowledge of Work-Family Programs. Presented at the 20th Annual Conference. Los Angeles: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Thompson, C. A., & Prottas, D. J. (2005, July 31). Antecedents of a Family-Unfriendly Culture: A Tentative Model. Invited paper presented at the Founding Conference. Barcelona: International Center for Work and Family, IESE.

Thompson, C. A., & Prottas, D. J. (2004, August 31). Antecedents of a Family-Unfriendly Culture. Presented as part of a Showcase Symposium. New Orleans: Academy of Management Conference.

Prottas, D. J., & Thompson, C. A. (2004, August 31). Organizational Family Support, Job Autonomy, and Employee Well-being. Presented at the American Psychological Association. Hawaii

Judiesch, M., Lyness, K. S., Thompson, C. A., & Beauvais, L. (2004, April 30). Reassessing work-family conflict as a mediating variable.. Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Chicago, Illinois

Judiesch, M., Lyness, K. S., Thompson, C. A., & Beauvais, L. L. (2004, April 30). Reassessing Work-Family Conflict as a Mediating Variable. Presented at the Nineteenth Annual Conference. Chicago: Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Hammer, L., & Thompson, C. A. (2003, August 31). Showcase Symposium: The Effects of Formal and Informal Family-Friendly Organizational Supports. Presented at the Academy of Management Conference. Seattle, Washington

Kopelman, R. E., Prottas, D., Thompson, C. A., & Jahn, E. (2003, August 31). Work-Life Practices: A Multi-Level Search for the Optimal Bundle. Presented as part of a Showcase Symposium (see Hammer & Thompson above). Seattle, Washington: Academy of Management Conference.

Thompson, C. A., Andreassi, J., & Prottas, D. (2003, June 30). Workplace Culture. Presented at a conference. Washington, D.C.: The National Institutes of Health, “Workplace/Workforce Mismatch: Work, Family, Health, and Well-being.”.

Lyness, K. S., Judiesch, M. K., Thompson, C. A., & Beauvais, L. L. (2001, August 31). The Influence of Work-family Culture, Benefits, and Perceived Organizational Characteristics on Turnover Intentions. Presented at the Academy of Management Meetings. Washington, D.C.

Lyness, K. S., Judiesch, M., Thompson, C. A., & Beauvais, L. (2001, August 31). The influence of work-family culture, benefits, and perceived organizational characteristics on turnover intentions. Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. Washington, D.C.

Jahn, E., Thompson, C. A., & Kopelman, R. E. (2001, April 30). The Impact of Perceived Organizational and Supervisory Support on Organizational Commitment: A Longitudinal and Multi-level analysis. Presented at the Sixteenth Annual Conference. San Francisco: Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Jahn, E. W., Thompson, C. A., & Kopelman, R. E. (2000, April 30). Perceived Organizational Family Support: Rationale and Construct Validity Evidence. Presented at the Fifteenth Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA: Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Friedman, S., Thompson, C. A., & Carpenter, M. (1999, June 30). A Case Study of Ernst & Young’s Work-Life Initiatives. Presented at the 4th Wharton Work-Life Roundtable. Philadelphia

Thompson, C. A. (1999, April 19). Work-life Balance in Family Businesses. Presented at the Annual Family Business Conference. : Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, and the Family Business Council of Greater New York.

Thompson, C. A., Beauvais, L., & Carter, H. K. (1997, August 31). Work-Family Programs: Only Slow-Trackers Need Apply? An Investigation of the Impact of Work-Family Culture. Presented at the Academy of Management Meetings. Boston

Thompson, C. A. (1997, April 30). Evaluating Work-Family Efforts: Determining the Effects of Your Program. Presented at the 1997 Work and Family Conference. NYC

Francesco, A. M., & Thompson, C. A. (1996, August 31). Pregnant Working Women: An Unrecognized Diversity Challenge. Presented at the American Psychological Association. Toronto, Canada

Francesco, A. M., & Thompson, C. A. (1996, August 31). Pregnant and Working: The Forgotten Employee in I/O Psychology. Presented at the Symposium. Toronto, Canada: American Psychological Association.

Thompson, C. A. (1994, March 31). Historical Overview of Work and Family Research and Practice. Invited address, Work and Family Colloquium, Provost’s Twenty-fifth Anniversary Colloquium Series. : Baruch College.

McClane, W. E., & Thompson, C. A. (1992, November 30). Attitudes toward work, leisure, and family among Mexican workers: A preliminary construct validation. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Meeting pp. 31-35.. New Orleans: Southern Management Association.

Ruhe, J., & Thompson, C. A. (1991, July 31). Women in International Business: An Opportunity for Course Design. Presented at the World Case Writer's Conference. Berlin

Kopelman, R. E., Thompson, C. A., & Schreisheim, C. A. (1990, November 30). Commitment and satisfaction among self-employed and organizationally-employed males. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Meeting p.253-257. Orlando: Southern Management Association,.

Thompson, C. A. (1989, August 31). Organizational Flexibility, Productivity, and the Work-Family Interface: (Re-)Assessing Corporate Policies and Culture. Discussant on panel. Washington, D.C.: Academy of Management Conference.

Thompson, C. A. (1989, April 30). Action Research on Work and Family: Discussion and Commentary. Presented as part of a symposium moderated by David Bracken at the Fourth Annual Conference. Boston: Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Thompson, C. A. (1989, April 30). Effects of Work family Conflict: The Mediating Role of Stress. Presented at the Fourth Annual Conference. Boston: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Thompson, C. A. (1988, December 31). Coping with Work family Conflict: An Exploratory Study. Presented at the 1988 International Conference on Women and Organizations. Anaheim, CA

Thompson, C. A., & Blau, G. J. (1985, November 30). The relationship between job involvement and work nonwork role conflict. Proceedings of the Human Resources Management Organizational Behavior Conference, p. 78-82. Boston

Thompson, C. A. (1985, February 28). The effect of work family conflict on personal and organizational outcomes.. Proceedings of the Human Resources Management Organizational Behavior Conference p.199-203. Denver

Blau, G. J., & Thompson, C. A. (1984, November 30). On the dimensionality of job involvement. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Meeting, p. 331-334. New Orleans: Southern Management Association Convention.

Thompson, C. A., & Cornwell, J. M. (1982, December 31). When Valid Selection Procedures Aren't Enough: Avoiding Adverse Impact through Diagnostic Testing and Remedial Training. Presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association. New Orleans

Thompson, C. A., Morgan, M. A., & Chen, C. B. (1980, December 31). Effects of Perceived Job Interference on Work and Nonwork Satisfaction. Presented at the First Annual National Conference of Graduate Students in I/O Psychology and Organizational Behavior. Columbus, Ohio

Boyle, K., Thompson, C. A., Sundstrom, E., & Dipboye, R. (1979, December 31). Judged Competence of Job Interviewees: Effect of Nonverbal Behaviors, Perceived Personality, and Sex. Presented at the American Psychological Association Convention. New York

Flanagan, M. F., Thompson, C. A., Dzamba, J. P., & Rakestraw, T. L. (1979, December 31). Task Interdependence, Formalization, and Proximity as Antecedents of Role Ambiguity: Laboratory Tests of Field Study Findings. Presented at the Midwestern Psychological Association Convention. Chicago

Other Scholarly Works

Reviews

Thompson, C. A. (1992,January 1). Kincare and the American Corporation: Solving the Work/Family Dilemma by Dayle Smith. Human Resource Planning.

Thompson, C. A. (1989,January 1). A review of Women in Management Worldwide by N. Adler and D. Izraeli. Academy of Management Executive.

Research Currently in Progess

Andeassi, J., & Thompson, C. A.(n.d.). Department of Labor Work-Family Benefits: Which are Most Effective for Employees and Organizations. In Progress.

Thompson, C. A., & Andreassi, J.(n.d.). The Opt-Out Revolution: Should I Stay or Should I Go? . In Progress.

Andreassi, J., Grotto, A., Lawter, L., Rua, T., & Thompson, C.(n.d.). Should I Stay, or Should I Go? The Role of Flexibility Benefits and Top Management Support in Women’s Quitting Decisions..

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