Published Works

Behavioral science, psychometrics, and AI-driven insights shaping research and practice.

Advancing Behavioral Science and Analytics

These publications reflect the applied research foundation behind PrimeStata’s work — spanning psychometric validation, organizational design, and AI-assisted decision systems. Together they show the methodological rigor and practical orientation that inform client engagements.

Selected Publications

Independent & Interdependent Behavioral Engagement: Expanding the Job Engagement Construct

Steiner, R. N. (in prep / under review). University of Akron Dissertation.

Introduces the IIBES framework — a multidimensional model of behavioral engagement across independent and interdependent domains. Employs factor analysis and multilevel modeling to capture team-based and individual engagement dynamics.

🧠 Contributes to measurement theory and team performance science.

Dual Frameworks of Motivation: Independent and Interdependent Pathways to Engagement

Steiner, R. N. (2023). Psychreg Journal of Psychology, 7(2), 1–15.

Theorizes a dual-pathway motivation model integrating autonomy (independent) and collaboration (interdependent) drives. Explores implications for engagement, performance, and leadership assessment.

📈 Bridges motivation theory with applied organizational design.

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Predictive Measurement and Validity in Organizational Assessment

Steiner, R. N. (2021). PrimeStata Research Working Paper.

Applies psychometric modeling and predictive analytics to organizational assessment contexts. Examines construct alignment, reliability trade-offs, and ethical interpretability in data-driven HR and talent systems.

📊 Integrates psychometrics with data science for evidence-based practice.

Human + AI Decision Systems: Toward a Symbiotic Organizational Model

Steiner, R. N. (2025). PrimeStata White Paper Series.

Argues for hybrid architectures where human judgment and AI inference co-govern decisions. Explores transparency, fairness, and the augmentation of psychological safety through algorithmic insight.

🤖 Defines principles for equitable Human + AI collaboration.

These publications most directly support Organizational & People Analytics and adjacent strategy work when buyers want to see the intellectual rigor behind how PrimeStata approaches measurement, engagement, and human-centered AI.

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