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Training Performance Raters Through Error-based Experiential Learning

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 September 2015

Shelda Debowski
Shelda Debowski*
Affiliation:
School of Commerce, Murdoch University, South Street, Murdoch WA 6150, Phone: +61 8 9360 6221, Fax: +61 8 9310 5004, Email: S.Debowski@murdoch.edu.au
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Abstract

Human resource managers need to understand issues relating to rater error. There are well-established ways to introduce these concepts to those training in the field. However, they require a substantial period of training to be successful. Their use in a tertiary setting can be severely constrained by time limitations. An alternative approach to these traditional training styles is that of error-based experiential learning. This training strategy immerses students in erroneous experiences that are then explored and used as a learning platform to build models of good practice. The training process used to structure the exercise is described in detail, illustrating the various errors committed by the trainees. Student feedback from the exercise and some likely risks attached to the activity are also discussed.

Keywords

Performance AppraisalTrial and Error LearningExperiential LearningRater Error

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Research Article
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Journal of Management & Organization , Volume 7 , Issue 1 , 2001 , pp. 1 - 12
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press and Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management 2001

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