In this study the technique of using the diagnostic study as a tool for improving supervisory effectiveness was investigated. A specially designed diagnostic study was administered to a group of industrial supervisors to determine what, if any, effects the knowledge of perceived supervisory behavior by the subordinates had in changing the behavior of the supervisor as measured by a second administration of the same diagnostic study. / A group of 672 industrial supervisors with different levels of responsibilities constituted the population used in the study. This group was first asked to rate the behavior of their supervisors who then were given the results of the subordinate's ratings. With the exception of an interpretive session explaining the meanings of the ratings, no formal treatment was made to bring about any change in the behavior of the supervisors. Three months later the diagnostic study was repeated to determine if any change in behavior, as perceived by the subordinates, had taken place on the part of the supervisors. / Using a test-retest design, change in behavior of the supervisors as perceived by subordinates was measured. Changes in behavior are attributed to the knowledge gained by the supervisors as a result of the initial diagnostic study. Within the limitations of the study the following conclusions seem justified. (1) The diagnostic study provided useful criteria as base measures for evaluating supervisory behavior. (2) The diagnostic study provided a measurement of behavior in relation to these criteria. (3) The record of variance of actual performance from standards identified areas of supervisory behavior needing change. (4) Once areas of supervisory behavior that varied from standards as established by superintendents were identified by the supervisor, behavior patterns changed. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 41-10, Section: A, page: 4372. / Thesis (Educat.D.)--The Florida State University, 1980.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_74319 |
| Contributors | ROBERTSON, FRANK LACEY., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 128 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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