Performance Appraisal; Application of Victor Vroom Expectancy Theory

the role of application of dynamic assessment approach in improvement of iranian efl writing performance at different language proficiency levels

the present study sought to investigate the role of dynamic assessment (da) in improvement of iranian efl writing performance at different language proficiency levels. to this end, after conducting the quick placement test, 60 iranian efl learners were assigned to two groups with different language proficiency levels. in both groups each participant wrote two compositions, one before and one af...

Reciprocal Negative Disclosures: An Application of Expectancy Violations Theory

Social support can dramatically improve an individual’s ability to confront and negotiate stressful life changes, and self-disclosure is one means through which individuals can create and maintain interpersonal relationships that can result in that much-needed social support (Cohen, Mermelstein, Kamarck, & Hoberman, 1985; Cohen & Wills, 1985; Cobb, 1976). However, during communication the relat...

Fee For Services based on Performance Appraisal

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Performance appraisal of software testers

Context: To determine the effectiveness of software testers a suitable performance appraisal approach is necessary, both for research and practice purposes. However, review of relevant literature reveals little information of how software testers are appraised in practice. Objective: (i) To enhance our knowledge of industry practice of performance appraisal of software testers; and (ii)to colle...

Agency theory and performance appraisal: how bad theory damages learning and contributes to bad management practice