The criterion problem in cross-cultural performance research. (December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kell, Harrison J
• Other Names: Wildman Jessica L. guest-editor.; Griffith Richard L. guest-editor.; Klafehn Jennifer guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of cross cultural management. Volume 22:Number 3(2022)
• Page Start: 389
• Page End: 411
• Publication Date: 2022-12
• Subjects: Criterion problem -- job performance -- performance appraisal -- career success -- objective criteria -- subjective criteria -- cross-cultural effectiveness -- cross-cultural performance; Corporate culture -- Periodicals; Cross-cultural studies -- Periodicals; International business enterprises -- Management -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 658.049
• DOI: 10.1177/14705958221100669
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1470-5958

Abstract

The criterion problem is a serious conceptual and methodological challenge that has confronted investigators and managers in the organizational sciences for over 100 years. This paper is an introduction to the criterion problem and some of the complex, multifaceted issues it encompasses. It defines and discusses important concepts (e.g. the problem itself, conceptual criteria, operational criteria). It explores broad dilemmas that afflict all types of criteria and narrower dilemmas that are more individually relevant to criteria traditionally considered objective or subjective. It concludes by examining prospects for the criterion problem both in general and within cross-cultural management.