Browsing Theses and Dissertations(library) by Author "Frame, Mark"
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Ageism And The Contact Hypothesis: The Effects Of Work-related And Non Work-related Contact On Age-related Stereotypes
Sullivan, Katherine Elizabeth (Psychology, 2009-09-16)Ageism can be defined as positive or negative attitudes toward a group based solely on their age. The present study examined the effect of the contact hypothesis (Allport, 1958) on ageism. Specifically, work-related and ... -
Duration And Depth: The Effects Of Leader-follower Relationship Quality On Observer Ratings Of Leadership Performance
Rigdon, William David (Psychology, 2007-08-23)Previous research has shown that the duration and depth of the leader-follower relationship influences how followers rate their leaders. However, no studies were found that asked whether this relationship influenced how ... -
Effects Of Item Presentation And User Flexibility On Rater Perceptions
Phillips, Ryan Edward (Psychology, 2008-09-17)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of item presentation and user flexibility on performance ratings and rater perceptions of the performance rating process. The participants were 252 undergraduate students ... -
The Influence Of Ageism On Personnel Decision Making
Acker, Ashley Brooke Tipton (Psychology, 2008-09-17)Ageism is a topic in today's world of great consequence, especially due to the multimillion dollar costs of age-related discrimination charges and the potential to ineffectively utilize organizational talent. Additionally, ... -
Peforming Under Pressure: An Examination Of Performance, Workload, And Measures Of Acute Stress
Petree, Robyn D. (Psychology, 2009-09-16)Although many organizations use in-basket simulations as a means of selection and development, empirical guidance regarding the design of in-baskets is lacking. This study sought to fill that gap by examining the relationships ... -
Performance Differences: A Comparison Between Computer-based And Paper-pencil Versions Of A Work Simulation Exercise
Fay, Cara L. (Psychology, 2008-09-17)Organizations use Assessment Center methods for selection and development of employees. Many organizations that offer assessment services have already made the transition from paper-pencil to computer-based assessments ... -
What's The Personality Of A Blank? An Examination Of The Personality Differences Between Reporters And Nonreporters Of Demographics
Tatney, Chloe J. (Psychology, 2008-08-08)The current study examined the measurement equivalence of personality measures between those who report demographic variables (i.e., age, race, and gender) and those who do not report these variables. Measurement equivalence ...