A Test of the Correspondence between Self-Reports and Alternative Data Sources about Work Organizations.

Gupta, Nina; Beehr, Terry A.

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A Test of the Correspondence between Self-Reports and Alternative Data Sources about Work Organizations.

Gupta, Nina; Beehr, Terry A.

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v20 n1 p1-13 Feb 1982

Assessed the correspondence between self-reports and company records and on-the-job observations, using information from 506 employees. Correspondence was assessed with respect to pay, fringe benefits, and hazardous conditions. Results indicated low to moderate agreement between data sources. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Collection, Employee Attitudes, Employees, Fringe Benefits, Measurement Techniques, Organizational Climate, Research Methodology, Social Cognition, Wages, Work Environment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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