Advancing theory in organizational psychology

Abstract

Organizational psychology is an applied science. It is driven by a desire to address issues that are important to people at work. Perhaps as a consequence of this applied focus that sometimes appears to prioritize data over theory and applicability over fundamental insight, the field of organizational psychology seems undertheorized . . . Theory explains and thus allows practice tomove beyond an ill-understood "bag of tricks" to better informed actions, and theory guides the further development of knowledge to develop more sophisticated practice ... In recognition of the great importance of high-quality conceptual analyses to the further development of organizational psychology Organizational Psychology Review (OPR) was conceived to be the first journal in organizational psychology dedicated to conceptual studies and meta-analyses.