Date of Award

3-20-2002

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Operational Sciences

First Advisor

Stephen M. Swartz, PhD

Abstract

Recently, organizations have been modifying performance appraisal systems to collect data from multiple sources to guide the development of supervisors. Upward feedback programs focus on development rather than appraisal by supplementing traditional downward feedback with subordinate feedback. The upward feedback instrument developed in this study was designed to measure effective leadership behaviors utilizing an existing five-dimension leadership taxonomy and a new dimension that represents creating a fun workplace. The developed instrument and a proven commercial instrument utilizing the same theoretical framework were administered to samples of N = 391 and N = 417 respectively, and tested for reliability and validity. Scale reliability of both instruments was assessed utilizing internal reliability and test-retest analysis. The validity of the commercial instrument was assessed using factor analysis, and the developed instrument validity was assessed using nested model confirmatory factor analysis. The instruments were compared using correlational analysis. Results for the commercial instrument provided limited support for the instrument s external validity. Results for the developed instrument provided limited support for the instrument s ability to validly measure effective leadership behaviors and, limited support for a distinct Have Fun dimension. The instruments scales were generally highly correlated.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GLM-ENS-02-15

DTIC Accession Number

ADA399947

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