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A Cognitive Perspective of Self-Other Agreement: A Look at Outcomes and Predictors of Shared Implicit Performance Theories

Swee, Hsien-Yao
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1247775372

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2009, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Akron, Psychology-Industrial/Organizational.
Research examining self-other agreement (SOA) in performance ratings has been increasing over the years. Previous research on SOA has shown how demographic, individual difference, and cultural variables can influence the extent of agreement between self and other. However, this study extends the existing literature on SOA by examining agreement from a cognitive perspective. Specifically, the current study investigates how similarities in a specific type of cognitive structure, known as implicit performance theory (IPT), may have an effect on agreement. Implicit performance theories represent an individual’s mental representation and organization of work related behaviors that are needed to perform effectively at one’s job. The study hypothesizes that when individuals and their supervisors mentally organize performance related behaviors in a similar manner, SOA is more likely to occur. In addition, the study also investigates how demographic similarities between self and other, perceived system knowledge, and role clarity may influence the development of shared IPTs. Data were gathered from a group of managers and their supervisors. The results strongly suggest that managers and supervisors who exhibit higher levels of shared IPTs are also more likely to experience greater levels of agreement in performance ratings. In addition, the development of shared IPTs was found to be influenced by similarity in age, perceived system knowledge, and role clarity. Implications, future suggestions and limitations are discussed.
Rosalie J. Hall, PhD (Committee Chair)
156 p.
Behaviorial Sciences; Management; Occupational Psychology; Psychology
Self-other agreement; performance ratings; implicit performance theory; role clarity; perceived system knowledge

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  • Swee, H.-Y. (2009). A Cognitive Perspective of Self-Other Agreement: A Look at Outcomes and Predictors of Shared Implicit Performance Theories [Doctoral dissertation, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1247775372

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Swee, Hsien-Yao. A Cognitive Perspective of Self-Other Agreement: A Look at Outcomes and Predictors of Shared Implicit Performance Theories. 2009. University of Akron, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1247775372.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Swee, Hsien-Yao. "A Cognitive Perspective of Self-Other Agreement: A Look at Outcomes and Predictors of Shared Implicit Performance Theories." Doctoral dissertation, University of Akron, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1247775372

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