NCJ Number
106008
Journal
Journal of Police Science and Administration Volume: 15 Issue: 2 Dated: (June 1987) Pages: 118-124
Date Published
1987
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This research examined the quality and predictive validity of subordinates' appraisals of midlevel managers in a law enforcement agency over a 2-year period.
Abstract
Subordinates rated managers on such dimensions as feedback, accountability, information accuracy and timeliness, administrative and technical skill, and interpersonal skill. At time 1, subordinates' ratings were significantly related to supervisors' ratings of overall performance, supervisory effectiveness, and relations with people. At time 2, subordinates' ratings were significantly related to supervisors' ratings on overall performance, relations with people, work quality, independent action, and work habits. Both a general subordinate ratings dimension and accountability were related to managerial performance over time, but neither was related to promotions attained by the officers. Results are discussed in terms of the relative validity of subordinate and assessment center ratings of managerial performance. 3 tables and 21 references.