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Davis, Kermit R., Jr. – Personnel Psychology, 1984
Examined the differential validity of biographical subgroups in terms of postcollege experience using Owens' Developmental-Integrative Model. College students (N=1,428) were statistically grouped into biodata subgroups. Seven years later, 484 subjects were assessed on postcollege behavior. Significant differences were found between the biodata…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Classification, College Graduates, Higher Education
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Wiersma, Uco; Latham, Gary P. – Personnel Psychology, 1986
The practicality of three appraisal instruments was measured in terms of user preference, namely, behavioral observation scales (BOS), behavioral expectation scales (BES), and trait scales. In all instances, BOS were preferred to BES, and in all but two instances, BOS were viewed as superior to trait scales. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Administrators, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales, Personnel Evaluation
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Markham, Steven E.; And Others – Personnel Psychology, 1982
Tested the importance of temporal trends within absenteeism data for males and females. The data support previous findings of higher absenteeism rates for women when compared to men. The data also indicate the importance of temporal trends. Conclusions are drawn concerning the use of absence rates as dependent variables. (Author)
Descriptors: Attendance Patterns, Behavior Patterns, Employed Women, Employees