A Meta-Analysis of the Relationship Between Rater Liking and Performance Ratings

作者:Sutton Ashley W; Baldwin Sean P; Wood Lauren; Hoffman Brian J*
来源:Human Performance, 2013, 26(5): 409-429.
DOI:10.1080/08959285.2013.836523

摘要

This meta-analysis reviewed the magnitude and moderators of the relationship between rater liking and performance ratings. The results revealed substantial overlap between rater liking and performance ratings ( = .77). Although this relationship is often interpreted as indicative of bias, we review studies that indicate that to some extent the relationship between liking and performance ratings potentially reflects true differences in ratee performance. Moderator analyses indicated that the relationship between liking and performance ratings was weaker for ratings of organizational citizenship behaviors, ratings made by peer raters, ratings in nonsales jobs, and ratings made for development; however, the relationship was strong across moderator levels, underscoring the robustness of this relationship. Implications for the interpretation of performance ratings are discussed.

  • 出版日期2013-11-1