Criterion Deficiency
Criterion deficiency is defined as a portion of conceptual criterion not measured by actual criterion. Typically, conceptual criterion cannot be measured and actual measurable amounts must be used to determine correlating values. Being able to measure personal values with the values held by the organization are essential in creating a good fit for both the individual and the organization.
Impact on employees
When employees do not agree with the values and ethical behavior of the organization a rift may form. Employees find they no long want to work for an organization they find unethical and start searching for other work, which typically leads to lower production quantity and lower quality.
Most organizations believe all employees should be honest, as this is a basic value held by the employer if the employee is caught being dishonest, this could create an issue with the organization. Many employees bring home copy paper, or office supplies, usually unintentionally, but the organization views this as stealing and then views the employee as unethical or lacking moral values that the organization believes to be important. This conflict can lead to employee warnings, probation, and possible dismissal from the organization.
Having a clear understanding of what the organization expects of the employees, what values the organization believes to be important, and what ethical standards the organization holds to is essential to all employees to understand his or her place in the organization.
Criterion Contamination
Criterion contamination occurs when employees score high in the actual criteria measurement but still hold to a lower degree of conceptual criteria. In other words, when an employee scores high on a p ...