Nonconcurrent multiple baseline designs for applied research in organizational behavior management

Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) applies behavior-analytic procedures to improve performance and processes in workplace settings. Experimental analyses are essential for establishing functional relations between independent and dependent variables in OBM research. However, organizational contexts often present time constraints that limit opportunities to observe behavior change. Nonconcurrent multiple baseline (NCMBL) designs provide a flexible alternative suited to these logistical and temporal challenges. NCMBLs can be adapted to examine interventions across organizational divisions, offices, or teams while maintaining methodological rigor. This paper highlights the utility of NCMBL designs for evaluating performance management, feedback, staff training, and systems analysis. Methodological considerations, including threats to internal validity and strategies to strengthen experimental control, are also discussed. Leveraging NCMBL designs may enhance OBM researchers’ capacity to study complex organizational dynamics, improve intervention outcomes, and uphold rigorous research standards.