The incremental validity of context-specific versus broad characteristics in international assignments
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Psychology
First Advisor's Name
Juan I. Sanchez
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Margaret Bull Kovera
Third Advisor's Name
Chockalingam Viswesvaran
Date of Defense
5-8-2003
Abstract
This study extends the approach of using personality characteristics in the selection of individuals for international assignments. Previous research has focused on using broad-based personality factors to test empirically the value of personality variables as predictors of performance during international assignments. In contrast, this study focused on developing and testing the incremental validity of predictors specific to the context of international assignments. Drawing from the literature on expatriate management, a measure named Global Characteristics Self-Assessment was created containing characteristics deemed important to the success of international assignments. Findings suggested that these context-specific predictors were better predictors than the broad-based Five Factors of personality.
Identifier
FI15101382
Recommended Citation
Fernandez de Cueto, Julio, "The incremental validity of context-specific versus broad characteristics in international assignments" (2003). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3309.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3309
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