The influence of rater motivation on assimilation effects and accuracy in performance ratings
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There is very little research looking directly at the role of rater motivation in rating accuracy, despite extensive proof of the positive impact of motivation on a range of tasks. A study of the effects of motivation on the rendering aspect of appraisal looked specifically at the judgmental aspect, assessing whether widespread rating errors, as well as rater accuracy overall, would rise or fall if raters were encouraged to give accurate judgments. Results show that increased motivation can lead to a rise in accuracy, as the cognitive processing stages required for appraisal become controlled rather than automatic.
Publication Name: Organizational Behavior & Human Decision Processes
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0749-5978
Year: 1993
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Work motivation and productivity in voluntarily formed work teams: a field study in China
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A study evaluating the effects on motivation and productivity in voluntarily formed work groups among 136 Chinese line workers in various industries was conducted. Results indicate increased morale in the experimental group after 3 mos of work. The experimental group had more cooperation and interpersonal relations, better work attitudes, less work dissatisfaction. There was no significant difference in performace quantity and quality and in absenteeism and safety.
Publication Name: Organizational Behavior & Human Decision Processes
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0749-5978
Year: 1993
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Mood and emotions in small groups and work teams
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An organizing model is proposed for understanding affective influences in small groups and work teams. An examination of available research on entrainment, emotional contagion, modeling and manipulation of affect is presented.
Publication Name: Organizational Behavior & Human Decision Processes
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0749-5978
Year: 2001
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