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Dr. Abramis earned his doctorate in psychology, specializing in organization studies, at the University of Michigan, and worked for five years as a research associate and organization consultant at Michigan's Institute for Social Research before becoming a professor at CSULB in 1985. Dr. Abramis' has worked for a wide range of large and small organizations, including firms in high technology, manufacturing, medicine, chemical processing, the public sector, transportation, and information systems.
Teaching Interests: – Organizational behavior and psychology - Leadership - Work motivation - Organization change and development - Human population growth and the environment
Research Interests: - Methods of creating highly motivating work places - Expression, satisfaction, and development of psychological needs in work and organizations - Effects of work stress on job performance and health - Design and management of teams
Education
- Ph D, University of Michigan, 1985
Major: Psychology - MA, , 1982
Major: Psychology(Organizational) - BA, University of California at Santa Cruz, 1979
Major: Psychology(Organizational)
Past Experience
- Professor, California State University, Long Beach (1995 - Present)
- Associate Professor, California State University, Long Beach (1990 - 1994)
- Assistant Professor, California State University, Long Beach (1985 - 1990)
- Teaching Assistant, The University of Michigan (1979 - 1984)