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Announcing the Launch of OPIEWeb - An Org. Psychology Q&A Website

  • 1.  Announcing the Launch of OPIEWeb - An Org. Psychology Q&A Website

    Posted 10-11-2009 12:37
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    The Organizational Psychology Information Exchange

    opieweb.com

    What is OPIEWeb?
    OPIEWeb is a community-based question and answer website dedicated to all things Organizational Psychology. The website is built with new hybrid technology that shares the ease of entry of a discussion board with the editorial control of wikis like Wikipedia. It also adds a reputation system. As you ask thoughtful questions and give helpful answers, the community will award you reputation, which will grant you more editorial control.

    Our Mission
    OPIEWeb has the potential to become THE central repository for all information which falls under the very large umbrella of Organizational Psychology. The implications of this are huge. Such a site site can help all Org. Psychologists in their scientific and practical pursuits of making the world a better place to work. Educators can use the site to spread information about the best ways to disseminate knowledge. And students will find in OPIEWeb a welcoming and supportive community that expands their learning outside of the classroom.

    How Can I Help?

    The success of this website depends on YOU.

    Ask.
    Ask good questions.

    Answer.
    Provide useful answers
    .
    Learn.
    Apply what you learn.

    Share.
    Share OPIEWeb.com with your friends.

    See the effects of organizational citizenship behaviors in action at OPIEWeb.com.

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    Jennifer Bunk
    Assistant Professor of I/O Psychology
    West Chester Univ. of PA