Locus of rater-ratee race effects as influenced by rating source / by Derek L. Mracek.

Author/creator Mracek, Derek L.
Other author Bowler, Mark C.
Other author East Carolina University. Department of Psychology.
Format Theses and dissertations
Publication Info[Greenville, N.C.] : East Carolina University, 2011.
Description65 pages : digital, PDF file
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Summary This study examines the impact of both rater and ratee race on job performance ratings. Traditionally, the true nature of race-based distortions to performance ratings is difficult to ascertain due to a lack of true score in performance. By utilizing a series of walk-through performance measures, Cronbach's (1955) accuracy components were used to determine the true nature of race-based distortions. Overall, the majority-member supervisors did not deflate the ratings of minority-members. In fact, the ratings of minority-members were inflated by both source levels; and peers inflated ratings significantly more when compared to supervisors. Moreover, majority members were rated accurately by both supervisors and peers. The implications of this and the potential reasons for it are discussed.
General notePresented to the faculty of the Department of Psychology.
General noteAdvisor: Mark Bowler.
General noteTitle from PDF t.p. (viewed Aug. 2, 2011).
Dissertation noteM.A. East Carolina University 2011.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web.

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