Performance Self-Rating Modesty and Leniency Biases Among Japanese and U. S. Expatriates

Author

Julie Jean Lamer

Date of Graduation

Spring 2010

Degree

Master of Science in Psychology

Department

Psychology

Committee Chair

Robert Jones

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine if expatriate employees in the U.S. and Japan engage in the same leniency and modesty biases in self-ratings that have been seen in nationals employed in their home countries. Archival 360 degree feedback ratings from a multinational company were analyzed. Results replicated modesty bias for all employees, and there was no effect of acculturation over time. Gender had a significant effect on self-ratings for expatriates.

Keywords

360 degree, feedback, expatriate, modesty bias, leniency bias

Subject Categories

Psychology

Copyright

© Julie Jean Lamer

Recommended Citation

Lamer, Julie Jean, "Performance Self-Rating Modesty and Leniency Biases Among Japanese and U. S. Expatriates" (2010). MSU Graduate Theses. 1773.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/1773