Perception

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Perception

July 17 09

Who do you see?

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Perception
Definition: A process by which individual organize & interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment. Factors that influence Factors in perceiver Factors in Situation Factors in target

Attributing the performance


We attempt to determine if the behaviour was caused internally or externally.
Distinctiveness (high dis.= external) Consensus (high consensus=external) Consistency (high consistent= internal)

How we judge people?


Selective perception-what you notice Halo Effect- one trait Contrast Effect- in comparison to Projection- own characteristic Stereotyping- perception of group

How does it impact work?


Interview Performance expectation-Self fulfilling prophecy (performing as per expectation) Performance Evaluation- Subjective Employee Effort- hard work

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