Subordinate personality as a moderator of the effects of participation in three types of appraisal interviews

Abstract

Investigated whether authoritarianism and need for independence affect the relationship between the amount of participation a subordinate is permitted during the appraisal interview and his satisfaction with the interview and motivation to improve subsequent job performance. 27 undergraduates were assigned to 4 groups (high and low independence and high and low authoritarianism). Results indicate that it is desirable to allow a subordinate to have substantial participation in appraisal interview decisions, regardless of his personality structure. The problem-solving style of appraisal interview appears to be superior to the tell and sell and the tell and listen styles. (20 ref) (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)