Using Hierarchical Linear Modeling to Examine Dynamic Performance Criteria Over Time
Journal of Management, 23: 745-757, 1997
13 Pages Posted: 15 Apr 2014
Date Written: 1997
Abstract
The selection literature has long debated the theoretical and practical significance of dynamic criteria. Recent research has begun to explore the nature of individual performance over time. This study contributes to this body of research through a hierarchical linear modeling analysis of dynamic criteria. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of ability in explaining initial job performance, as well as the rate of improvement-or performance trend-among a sample of 408 sewing machine operators over a 24 week period. The results of a hierarchical linear modeling analysis suggest that ability measures are differentially related to initial performance and performance improvement trend.
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