An Investigation Into Peer and Supervisor Differences in the Observation of Performance-Related Behaviors.

Abstract

The present study examined differences between peer and supervisors with respect to the observation of performance-related behaviors using the Instanteneous Report of Judgments (IRJ) technique. Undergraduate students and graduate teaching assistants served as peer and supervisor subjects respectively. All subjects viewed a videotape of an undergraduate giving a major classroom oral presentation. It was hypothesized that peer and supervisor subjects would differentially observe imbedded incidents due to their different role relationships to the presenter. The results indicated partial support for the hypothesis, with supervisor subjects observing significantly more critical incidents. An alternative interpretation for the results, that of rater expertise, is forwarded and discussed. Directions for future research in the area of cognitive processes and performance appraisal are discussed. (Thesis).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA160819

Entities

People

  • M. W. Daley

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Applied Psychology
  • Cognition
  • Information Processing
  • Instructors
  • Judgment
  • Management Personnel
  • Measurement
  • Motor Skills
  • Observation
  • Performance Appraisals
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Supervisors

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
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