Kline, Theresa J. B.Paquet, Stephanie L.2005-08-162005-08-162005Paquet, S. L. (2005). A cultural look at performance appraisals: the role of individualism and collectivism in rating accuracy (Doctoral thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21033http://hdl.handle.net/1880/41865Bibliography: p. 100-117The relationships between rating accuracy and raters' levels of individualism and collectivism orientation and independent and interdependent self-identities, were investigated through a laboratory study. University students (N= 181) were asked to rate three potential teaching assistants on three performance dimensions related to lecturing skills. In addition to the main effects of raters' orientations and self-identities on five rating accuracy criteria, the moderating role of rating purpose (administrative vs. developmental) was investigated. Results indicated that collectivism was positively related to lower levels of differential accuracy and that rating purpose significantly moderated the relationship between raters' self-identity and lenient ratings. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed along with suggestions for future research.ix, 132 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.doctoral thesis10.11575/PRISM/21033