A Reliability Assessment of Participant Observational Measures of Leader Behavior in Natural Settings.

Abstract

This study makes a reliability assessment of 88 trained participant observers who measured the behavior of 120 target leaders in 5 diverse organizational settings. Eight trained outside observers were used as agreement checks. Drawing from three methods of calculation, the interrater agreement was quite impressive. Other analysis techniques employed in the study support the value of the training given to the observers. The overall conclusion of the study is that, especially in light of the current dissatisfaction, observation may be an effective measurement alternative. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA104550

Entities

People

  • Diane Lockwood
  • Fred Luthans
  • Mary Conti

Organizations

  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Applied Psychology
  • Behavioral Research
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Education
  • Industrial Plants
  • Information Processing
  • Measurement
  • New York
  • Observers
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Regression Analysis
  • Social Psychology
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

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  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design