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| Value Driven Cultural Change |
| Friday, September 2, 2022 |
| 9:00 AM–9:50 AM |
| Auditorium |
| Area: OBM; Domain: Service Delivery |
| Chair: Carol Pilgrim (University of North Carolina Wilmington) |
| CE Instructor: Ramona Houmanfar, Ph.D. |
| Presenting Author: RAMONA HOUMANFAR (University of Nevada, Reno) |
| Abstract: This presentation will provide an overview of the elaborated account of metacontingency with the primary focus on ways this perspective offers points of entry to alter contextual factors influencing cultural practices. The elaborated account of culturo-behavior analytic concepts of metacontingency and macrocontingency will be discussed in the context of value-based approach toward the analysis of cultural change. Moreover, the role of cultural milieu as a mediating factor in this interaction will be highlighted. The discussion of cultural phenomena also acknowledges the behaviors of verbally sophisticated consumers interacting with the many aggregate products of cultural entities as well as the verbal contexts within which members of organized groups operate. The presentation will also highlight the recent experimental and conceptual analyses associated with the role of context in the selection of cooperation and resilience. |
| Instruction Level: Intermediate |
| Target Audience: General |
| Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to: (1)The audience will describe the foundation (concepts, principles, methodology) underlying analysis of cooperation and resilience at the socio-cultural level; (2) The audience will discuss the behavior scientific account of verbal behavior as related to selection of interlocking behaviors in organized entities; (3) The audience will list behaviors and associated outcomes that align with a behavior scientific discussion of values at the psychological level; (4) The audience will list behaviors and practices plus associated outcomes that align with a behavior scientific discussion of values at the organizational level; (5) The audience will list behaviors and cultural practices plus associated outcomes that align with a behavior scientific discussion of values at socio-cultural level. |
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| RAMONA HOUMANFAR (University of Nevada, Reno) |
 Dr. Ramona A. Houmanfar is Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Behavior Analysis Program at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). She currently serves as the trustee of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, Chair of the Organizational Behavior Management Section of Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, editorial board members of the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, and Behavior & Social Issues, and Co-Coordinator of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board at the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). Dr. Houmanfar has served as the editor of Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, senior co-chair of the ABAI convention, Director of the Organizational Behavior Management Network and President of the Nevada Association for Behavior Analysis. Dr. Houmanfar has published over seventy peer reviewed articles and chapters, delivered more than 100 presentations at regional, national, and international conferences in the areas of behavioral systems analysis, cultural behavior analysis, leadership in organizations, rule governance, communication networks, instructional design, and bilingual repertoire analysis and learning. Her expertise in behavioral systems analysis and cultural behavior analysis have also guided her research associated with implicit bias, cooperation, situational awareness, decision making, and value based governance. Dr. Houmanfar has published three co-edited books titled “Organizational Change” (Context Press), "Understanding Complexity in Organizations", and “Leadership & Cultural Change (Taylor & Francis Group). Some recent accomplishments include being awarded ABAI Fellow designation, and publication of a co-edited book titled “Applied Behavior Science in Organization” (Taylor & Francis Group) sponsored by ABAI. |
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