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Lohyd Terrier

Dr Lohyd Terrier

Dr Lohyd Terrier

Associate Professor

Expertise

  • Applied psychology
  • Environmental psychology
  • Influence
  • Organizational behavior

Biography

Dr Loyhd Terrier joined the EHL in 2008 as Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior, before being promoted as Associate Professor in 2018 . He received a MSc in Work and Organizational Psychology and a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Provence. He has taught courses in Human Behavior and Performance, Influence and Leadership, Organizational Psychology, Research Methods, Social Psychology, and Interpersonal Relations.

Education

PhD in Social Psychology, University of Provence

Courses Taught

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
• Comportement humain et performance au travail
• Influence & Leadership: Negotiation & Communication Tools

Teaching Location

EHL Campus Lausanne
Academic Publications

Academic publications from Lohyd Terrier

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Using social norms and commitment to promote pro-environmental behavior among hotel guests

This research compares the effectiveness of commitment and normative strategies to promote towel reuse among hotel guests. We used a 2 (commitment vs no commitment) 2 (norm vs no norm) between-participants quasi-experimental design to create four...

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Using binding communication to promote conservation among hotel guests

This research applies the binding communication model to the sustainable communication strategies implemented in most hotels. The binding communication model links a persuasive messag e with the implementation of a low-cost commitment to strengthen...

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Food–wine pairing suggestions as a risk reduction strategy : reducing risk and increasing wine by the glass sales in the context of a Swiss restaurant

This study tests the effect of a pairing suggestion for food with wine by the glass directly placed on the menu. We made the assumption that these suggestions can, by reducing social and financial risk, increase wine by the glass sales. One hundred...

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Who are the good citizens for the environment? : An examination of the predictive validity of personality traits

Our study examines the antecedents of organization citizenship behavior for the environment (OCBE). In particular, we examined the relation between the five factor model personality traits and the tri-dimensional model of OCBE (eco-initiatives,...

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Does your résumé photograph tell who you are ?

Given the importance of personality to predict consequential outcomes in the workplace, it is important to be able to measure it accurately. To date, no research has examined if people leave valid cues of their personality in résumé photographs....

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Procrastination, personality traits, and academic performance : when active and passive procrastination tell a different story

Our study examines the nomological network of active procrastination in comparison with passive procrastination. In particular, we examine the effects of the five factor model with the aim to understand which personality traits predict academic...

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How to deal with amotivated students ? : using commitment to reduce amotivation as applied to hospitality training

Amotivation can be considered one of the more important problems hospitality training faces. This research article aims to test whether the use of commitment can reduce amotivation and increase performance in the context of training programs. We...

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Increasing tips in less than two hours : impact of a training intervention on the amount of tips received by restaurant employees

Previous studies have shown that restaurant employees who use tip-enhancing behaviors such as smiling, introducing oneself by one’s name or writing “thank you” on the bill receive more tips. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of a...

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To go or not to go, that is the question : using social influence to reduce hot beverage cup waste

While most consumers today feel concerned by environmental issues, the consumption of hot beverage in disposable cups remains very important. In this study, we use influence strategies related to social norms to reduce these behaviors and get...

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Using available signals on LinkedIn for personality assessment

LinkedIn is considered the most effective social network website for job seekers and recruiters. Although LinkedIn profiles are regularly accessed to evaluate candidates, we know very little about the type of information conveyed. The aim of this...

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Carpooling in times of crisis : organizational identification as a safety belt

The purpose of this research is to understand how organizational identification and fear of Covid-19 influence individuals’ attitudes, trust, and intention to carpool. For this study, 299 participants completed an online questionnaire in which we...

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Welcome to my home : Muslim residents’ perceptions of Western tourists

Religion influences people and their perceptions. This paper examines Muslim hosts' perception of Western mass tourism using the tourist island of Gili Trawangan in Indonesia. The study's primary purpose is to show how the beliefs and practices of...

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Personality is no stranger to occupational choice among hospitality graduates

The hospitality industry is currently facing a labor shortage crisis, preventing hotels from operating effectively. This study focuses on understanding the career decisions of hospitality graduates to examine whether occupational choice can be...

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The Lausanne Hospitality Model: a model integrating hospitality into supportive care

Purpose: Cancer care is undergoing a conceptual shift with the introduction of the principles of patient-centered care to support patients’ individual needs. These needs include those related to hospitality during cancer treatments. This paper aims...

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Can a wine be feminine? Gendered wine descriptors and quality, price, and aging potential

By analyzing more than 1,400 expert tasting notes, we assess the so-called gender profile of Bordeaux wines. We identify 329 gender-related wine descriptors, with a good balance between masculine and feminine descriptors. Some wines and vintages are...

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Journal publications

Masset, P., Terrier, L., & Livat, F. (2023). Can a wine be feminine? Gendered wine descriptors and quality, price, and aging potential. Journal of Wine Economics, 18(4), 273-285.

Lê Van, K., Arditi, C., Terrier, L., Ninane, F., Savoie, A., Rochat, S., Peytremann-Bridevaux, I., Eicher, M., & Schaad, B. (2023). The Lausanne Hospitality Model: a model integrating hospitality into supportive care. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(5), 270.

Fernandez, S., Terrier, L., & Kim, S. (2023). Personality is no stranger to occupational choice among hospitality graduates. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education, 32, 100435.

Terrier, L., & Audrin, B. (2022). Carpooling in times of crisis: Organizational identification as a safety belt. Case Studies on Transport Policy, 10(3), 1720-1726.

Fernandez, S., Stöcklin, M., Terrier, L., & Kim, S. (2021). Using available signals on LinkedIn for personality assessment. Journal of Research in Personality, 93, 104122.

Terrier, L., Varga, P. Scaroni, A., & Zizka, L. (2020). To go or not to go, that is the question: Using social influence to reduce hot beverage cup waste, Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 23(4), 350-357.

Fernandez, S., Dufour, F., Costa, V., de Boer, C., Terrier, L., & Golay, P. (2020). Increasing tips in less than two hours: Impact of a training intervention on the amount of tips received by restaurant employees. Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, 61(1), 98-107.

Terrier, L., Rech, A., Marfaing, B., & Fernandez, S. (2018). How to deal with amotivated students? Using commitment to reduce amotivation as applied to hospitality training. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education, 30(1), 11-18.

Kim, S., Fernandez, S., & Terrier, L. (2017). Procrastination, personality traits, and academic performance: When active and passive procrastination tell a different story. Personality and Individual Differences, 108, 154-157.

Fernandez, S., Stosic, G., & Terrier, L. (2017). Does your résumé photograph tell who you are? Personality and Individual Differences, 104, 186-189.

Terrier, L., Kim, S., & Fernandez, S. (2016). Who are the good organizational citizens for the environment? An examination of the predictive validity of personality traits. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 48, 185-190.

Terrier, L., & Jaquinet, A.-L. (2016). Food-Wine Pairing Suggestions as a Risk Reduction Strategy: Reducing Risk and Increasing Wine by the Glass Sales in the Context of a Swiss Restaurant. Psychological Reports, 119(1), 174-180.

Terrier, L., & Marfaing, B. (2015). Using social norms and commitment to promote pro-environmental behavior among hotel guests. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 44, 10-15.

Terrier, L., & Marfaing, B. (2015). Using binding communication to promote conservation among hotel guests. Swiss Journal of Psychology, 74(3), 169-175.

Terrier, L., Marfaing, B., & Boldi, M-O. (2013). Door-in-the-face: Is it really necessary that both requests be made by the same requester? Psychological Reports, 113(2), 1-8.

Terrier, L., Joule, R. V., & Marfaing, B. (2011). Requester’s acceptance and non-acceptance of the refusal of the initial request: How to improve the door-in-the-face effects? Current Research in Social Psychology, 17(1), 1-9.