I/O Flashcards

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Job analysis vs job eVALUation

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Analysis –> describes job REQUIREMENTS
* job-oriented methods = info re: tasks
*worker-oriented methods = info re: worker (“KSAOs”)
Evaluation –> establishes COMPARABLE WORTH thru compensable factors (skills, education, degree of responsibility, consequences of errors)

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KSAOs

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Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Other characteristics

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Types of criterion mesures

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Objective: quantitative; often inadequate, may be biased due to situational factors; often unavailable to managerial/admin/prof jobs

Subjective: most frequently used; reflect judge of rater

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Subjective raters

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self: most lenient, less halo effect
supervisor: most reliable
peer: predicts training success and promotions
subordinate, peer and supervisor: agree more with each other than with self

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characteristics of criterion measures

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ultimate - vs- actual criterion
relevance –> construct validity
deficiency –> degree actual criterion DOES NOT measure all aspects
contamination

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subjective criterion measures can be ____ or ___

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relative or absolute

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relative vs absolute criterion measures

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relative--> compares 2 or more employees
   helps reduce rater biases
   forces rater to rate high or low
   prohibited for most federal jobs **
   raters/ratees dislike them
   low employee feedback on performance 

absolute–> only rates one employee’s performance

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Types of relative subjective criterion measures

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Paired comparison
forced distribution ("grading on the curve")
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Types of absolute subjective criterion measures

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critical incident technique
forced choice
graphic rating scale
BARS

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predictor vs criterion

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predictor = selection
criterion = ON the job
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reliability vs validity

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reliability = unaffected by measurement error
validity = measures what its designed to assess
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what type of validity is most important in IO?

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criterion-related validity

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steps of criterion-related validity

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1) job analysis
2) select/develop predictor
3) administer predictor (to applicants) and criterion (to current employees)
4) correlate predictor and criterion scores (criterion-related validity coefficient)
5) check for adverse impact ***
6) evaluate incremental validity
7) cross-validate (redo steps 3-6 w/new sample)

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80% Rule

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majority group hire rate X .80 = minimum hire rate of minority

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what is shrinkage?

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when cross-validation coefficient is smaller because chance factors from 1st sample are not present

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Causes of adverse impact

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differential validity (valid for one group, not other)
unfairness (diff groups get diff scores on predictor, but similar scores on criterion)
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selection ratio

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job openings: applicants
LOW ratio preferred (one job, many applicants)

Can RAISE predictor cutoff to reduce hiring a false +
(raise predictor, lower criterion)

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Base rate

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% of employees performing satisfactory without using proposed predictor (from 0 - 1.0)

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best base rate for incremental validity?

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Moderate: (close to .5)

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Taylor-Russell tables

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Best:

  • -low validity coefficient (.30)
  • -low selection ration (1:100)
  • -Moderate base rate (.45)
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multiple predictors (3)

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Multiple regression–>”compensatory” - exceptional performance in one area can compensate for poor areas
multiple cutoff–> need minimum score on each predictor
multiple hurdles–>need min score in order to advance to next predictor (saves time and $)

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Common predictors of job performance (8)

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1) general ability (cognitive) tests
2) job knowledge tests
3) personality tests
4) interest tests
5) biota
6) interviews
7) work (job) samples
8) assessment centers

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“big 5” personality

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Conscientiousness ** (best predictor)
neuroticism
extraversion
openness
agreeableness
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common predictors with highest validity coefficients are ____ and ____.

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general ability tests (highest)

job knowledge tests (job-specific)

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predictor that is susceptible to faking and more predictive of job choice, not job success is ______.
interest tests
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bio data lacks _____ validity
face (don't want to answer - perceived as private info)
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_____ are low in reliability but very common
interviews
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______ interviews are more valid than _____ interviews
``` behavior description (past experience) more valid than situational (hypothetical) ```
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Realistic Job Preview (RJP)
description of job, video, discussion, etc.
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trainability tests are used when _____
no prior experience, provides period of learning and evaluation
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assessment centers are used for ____ or ____
determining promotion from lower to higher positions | identifying manager's needs for training
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parts of a needs assessment (4)
1) organization analysis 2) task (job) analysis 3) person analysis 4) demographic analysis
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elements of effective training (6)
1) provides feedback 2) over learning 3) frequent opportunities for ACTIVE practice 4) frequent opportunities for DISTRIBUTIVE practice 5) choose appropriate learning focus (whole or part learning) 6) promotes transfer of training
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whole learning vs part learning
whole --> low complexity; high organization | part --> high complexity; low organization
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transfer of training (4)
"identical elements" general rules AND specific skills variety of examples skills are reinforced on the job
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on-the-job vs off-the-job training
ON: - -job rotation - perform several jobs over time (train managers) - -cross training - teaching tasks performed in similar jobs (train workers) OFF: - -vestibule training - replication or simulation of work environment - -behavior modeling - based on Bandura social learning * modeling by trainer * guided skill mastery (role-play) * slef-directed application of new skill on job
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4 levels of evaluation criteria for training programs
reaction criteria learning criteria behavioral criteria results criteria
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utility analysis
``` U=T x N x d x SD - N x C T=# years N = # people d = effect size C= per person cost of training ```
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formative vs summative evaluation
formative--> performed WHILE being developed results used to modify training BEFORE implemented summative-->AFTER program is implemented assesses outcomes how much trainees learned; cost effectiveness
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theories of career development and choice (7)
Super life space/life span theory Holland RIASEC Roe (basic needs and personality) Tiedeman & O'Hara career decision-making model Krumboltz social learning theory Brousseau & Driver decision dynamics career model Davis & Lofquist theory of work adjustment (TWA)
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Super's life space/lifespan theory
* self-concept--> changes, more stable as older * life span-->5 stages * career maturity--> ability to cope with developmental tasks of life stage (Career Developmental Inventory) * life space-->social roles at different points in life (Life Career Rainbow)
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Super's life span stages
``` Growth (0 - 14 yo) Exploration (14-25 yo) Establishment (25-45) Maintenance (45-65) Disengagement (65+) ```
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Holland RIASEC
``` matches personality to characteristics of job environment Realistic Investigative Artistic Social Enterprising Conventional ```
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Roe's theory of career development/choice
choice linked to basic needs + personality (genetic factors + early childhood experiences)
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3 types of parent-child relationships impacting career choice (Roe)
emotional concentration-->overprotective/overdemanding avoidance--> neglect/rejection acceptance--> loving, casual (type determines orientation toward people or not toward people)
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Roe's 8 Fields of work
``` service business contract organization technology outdoor science general cultural arts/entertainment ```
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Tiedman & O'Hara career decision making model
ongoing; tied to ego identity development (Erickson); differentiation and integration
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2 phases of Tiedman & O'Hara's model
1) Anticipation - -exploration - -crystalization - -choice - -specification 2) Implementation & Adjustment - -induction - -reformation - -integration
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Krumboltz Social Learning Theory
(based on reinforcement theory by Bandura) - -genetic endowment/special abilities - -environment conditions/events - -learning experiences (instrumental and associative learning) - -task approach skills * **Focus on continual learning and self development
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Career Belief Inventory
identifies irrational, illogical beliefs that affect career decisions
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Brousseau & Driver decision dynamics career model
"career concept" * linear * expert * spiral * transitory
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Davis & Lofquist Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA)
satisfaction --> characteristics of job = needs and values satisfactoriness --> skills = skill demands of job Work Values Assessment
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Work Values Assessment
identifies jobs that fit needs and values (6 values): - -achievement - -independence - -recognition - -relationships - -support - -working conditions
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2 coping strategies of unemployment
problem-focused strategies--> job search, additional training, moving symptom-focused strategies--> regulating emotional response
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Scientific management
$$$ is motivator Theory X managers: employees dislike work, must be redirected and controlled Theory Y managers: work is "as natural as play"; capable of self-control and self-direction **Workers' motivation directly related to manager's beliefs
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performance is a function of: ____ + ____ + ______
ability, motivation, environment
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs
``` self-actualization esteem social (belonging/love) safety physiiological ```
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ERG theory (alternative to Maslow)
Existence Relatedness Growth
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Need Theory of motivation in organizations
based on TAT *need for achievement (nAch) ---high nAch = choose moderately difficult/risky tasks assume personal responsibility (NOT good managers) high entrepreneurial success *need for power (nPOW) --personal power benefits self --socialized power benefits others (effective leaders are high in socialized power) *need for affiliation (nAff) --work best in teams
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Two-Factor Theory
lower level needs (hygiene) - -job contEXT factors - -eg: pay, benefits, supervision, job security, work conditions higher level needs (motivator) - -job conTENT factors e. g.: opps for responsibility, advancement, recognition, achievement
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job enrichment -vs- job enlargement
``` job enrichment --"vertical" load --grater responsibility, freedom, control job enlargement --"horizontal" load --greater # of tasks --reduces boredom --does NOT impact satisfaction/motivation ```
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Goal-Setting theory
more apt to achieve goals that are consciously accepted/committed to --participation in goal setting not necessary UNLESS not likely to accept assigned goals
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specific and moderately difficult goals
50% chance = higher productivity than easy, general or ambiguous goals feedback is critical
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independent vs group work
independent = indep goals better group = group goals better group + ind = no more effective
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Equity Theory
social comparison | own input/output ratio to others' ratios
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Expectancy Theory (VIE)
Valence---> rewards are desirable Instrumentality---> successful performance = rewards Expectancy---> high effort = successful task performance E---->I---->V expect effort leads to task performance -->rewards---> rewards are desirable
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Social-Cognitive Theory (Bandura)
goal-setting self-observation self-evaluation self-reaction
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job satisfaction depends on ____ and _____
worker characteristics | job factors
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job factors
``` job security opportunities to sue skills/abilities organization's financial stability relationship with immediate supervisor compensation/salary (equitable pay) ```
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worker characteristics
disposition: enduring trait age: U-shaped relationship race/ethnicity: lower satisfaction compared to Whites gender: women less satisfaction (exploited, lower level jobs, paid less than men) occupation level life satisfaction
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effects of job satisfaction
performance -- .30 correlation turnover, absenteeism, tardiness -- turnover .40 physical/mental health
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organizational commitment
affective -- correlated to turnover, absenteeism, org. behavior, job performance, personal stress continuance -- social and $$ costs of leaving normative -- sense of obligation
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leadership characteristics
behavior --high in consideration = person-oriented --high initiating structure = task-oriented gender --females more likely to be democratic/participative decision-making style personality traits --drive, honesty/integrity, leadership motivation, self-confidence, high cog ability, knowledge of business, flexibility, creativity --EXTRAVERSION: strongest of Big 5 for effective leadership intelligence --.27 correlation --only somewhat more intelligent than subordinates --too large of discrepancy creates problems in commitment and trust
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Fiedler's contingency model of leadership
HIGH LPC --relationship-oriented --concerned with maintaining relationships **Best perform very unfavorable and very favorable situations LOW LPC --task-oriented --goal achievement **Best in moderately favorable situations
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situational favorableness depends on:
- -relationships with subordinates - -nature of task - -leader's position power
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Cognitive Resource Theory
(extension of Fiedler) high stress = experience more predictive of performance low stress = IQ more predictive
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Path-Goal Theory
a) clarify goals and paths leading to achievement | b) provide rewards to subordinate: support/attend to their needs
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leadership styles according to Path-Goal theory
directive supportive participative achievement-oriented
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Situational Leadership styles
TELLING--> high task, low relationship --employee: low ability, low willingness SELLING--> high task, high relationship --employee: low ability, high willingness PARTICIPATING--> low task, high relationship --employee: high ability, low willingness DELEGATING--> low task, low relationship --employee: high ability, high willingness
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Normative Decision-Making Model
degree of employee participation in decision-making * AI (autocratic): no participation; leader decides alone * AII (autocratic): leader seeks input, but makes final decision alone * CI (consultative): explains problem 1:1, then decides * CII (consultative): explains problem as a group, then decides * G (group): explains to group, then group decides
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optimal grow size for cohesiveness
5-10 members | also homogeneity, group goals
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types of group tasks
additive--> individual contributions added up compensatory-->contributions are averaged together disjunctive-->select solution of one member conjunctive--> limited by worst-performing member discretionary--> group decides
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group performance | homogeneous vs heterogenous
homogeneous: more cohesive, higher performance on simple tasks, cooperation tasks, quick action heterogenous: complex tasks, creativity, complimentary skills
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stages of group development
forming--> get acquainted, "ground rules" storming--> conflict, resist group leader norming--> accept group, develop close relationships, begin work to achieve group goals performing--> focus on "getting job done" adjourning--> disbands
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centralized vs decentralized communication networks
centralized --efficient for simple tasks decentralized --better for complex tasks
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individual decision making
``` rational-economic --> consider all possible alternatives bounded rationality (admin)--> restraints force "less than rational" decisions (aka "satisficing") ```
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Lewin's Force Field Analysis
driving forces --> promote change | restraining forces--> resist change
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Nadler's systems model
informal organization elements formal organization elements characteristics of tasks ***changes in one will cause changes in the others
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Orgnaization Development Interventions
1) QWL - quality of work life 2) QCs - quality circles (makes suggestions) 3) SMWTs - self-managed work teams (actually make hiring, budget decisions usually made by managers) 4) process consultation (focus on behaviors, not attitudes) 5) survey feedback (data collection, data feedback, action planning) 6) TQM - total quality management (focus on customer satisfaction)
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resistance to change strategies
rational-empirical normative-reeducative power-coercive
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demand-control (job strain) model
demand = job demands/requirements control=job control, autonomy, discretionary skill use, "decision latitude" **HIGH job demand + LOW job control = highest stress
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early sign of job burnout
sudden increase in work effort without increase in productivity