The Impact of Purpose, Participant Preconceptions, and Rating Level on the Acceptance of Peer Evaluations
- 1 June 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Group & Organization Studies
- Vol. 14 (2) , 182-197
- https://doi.org/10.1177/105960118901400207
Abstract
This study investigates the effects of appraisal purpose (feedback vs. grading), participant preconceptions, and favorability of the peer ratings on user acceptance of peer evaluations in an experiential management course. The results indicate more favorable acceptance of the peer evaluations when used for grading purposes and when initially viewed as beneficial. The validity of the research setting as well as possible explanations of these results are discussed, followed by suggestions for future research on the acceptability of peer evaluations as a management tool.Keywords
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