Supervisor Versus Observer: Enhancing the External Validity of Laboratory Performance Appraisal Studies.

Abstract

This research evaluated differences in the psychometric quality of supervisor vs. observer performance ratings. Specifically, type of rater (supervisor vs. observer) and type of instructions (rating vs. neutral instructions) were manipilated in a 2 x 2 factorial design to compare the traditional laboratory performance appraisal approach with a more realistoc experimental design. Results indicated supervisors demonstrated more halo and leniency error in rating subordinates behavior than did observers. Type of instructions given to the raters had no effect. (AUTHOR)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA182721

Entities

People

  • Brett A. Cohen
  • Roseanne J. Foti

Organizations

  • Texas A&M University

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Cognition
  • Data Analysis
  • Experimental Design
  • Factorial Design
  • Information Processing
  • Management Personnel
  • Manpower
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Observers
  • Performance Appraisals
  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • United States

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  • Psychology

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  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.