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Performance appraisal acts as a fulcrum in relationship between employees and the organization by creating an avenue for continuous communication and feedback. The satisfaction of employees towards performance appraisal affects them in tangible and intangible ways; leading to diverse reactions and behavioral outcomes. This study assesses the strength and direction of the relationship between Performance Appraisal Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment of 112 employees working in 18 private sector organizations in Delhi-NCR. The results established a significant relationship between performance appraisal satisfaction and organizational commitment. Affective and normative commitment and overall commitment were found to have significant correlation with Performance Appraisal Satisfaction. Continuance commitment, however, was not found to have a significant relationship.

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(In)Sincerely Yours: Ingratiation Tactics in Job Cover Letters on Selection

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Kanika K. Ahuja ¹

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1 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Lady Shri Ram College for Women University of Delhi, New Delhi, IN

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Indian Journal of Industrial Relations: Economics & Social Dev., Vol 57, No 1 (2021), Pagination: 86-98

Abstract

This study examines the effect of various ingratiation techniques - self-promotion, other-enhancement, rendering favors, and opinion conformity- used in job application cover letters by women on selection, interpersonal attributes, and credibility. The study used a repeated measures experimental design, with five within subjects conditions (four types of ingratiation plus no ingratiation), on a sample of 112 participants. Results revealed significant differences among the use of various ingratiation tactics on selection outcomes. Self-promotion, followed by other-enhancement, was found to be the most effective strategy in leading not only to highest selection recommendation, but also most positive interpersonal judgements. The present study highlights the need for greater understanding of the use of self-promotion by women, especially in patriarchal cultures.

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