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What is a key characteristic of structured observation in HR?
What is a key characteristic of structured observation in HR?
- Representing the frequency of observed behaviors numerically (correct)
- Being open to new revelations during the observation
- Recording observations in the form of field notes
- Excluding the researcher's emotions during observation
In structured observation, what is a common method used for recording observations?
In structured observation, what is a common method used for recording observations?
- Using robotics in manufacturing for data collection
- Recording the researcher's own emotions during the observation
- Taking detailed field notes at any time (correct)
- Keeping track of new employee benefits only
What is a major difference between structured and unstructured observation methods?
What is a major difference between structured and unstructured observation methods?
- Structured observation provides a numerical representation of observed behaviors (correct)
- Unstructured observation focuses on field note taking
- Unstructured observation excludes emotions from recordings
- Structured observation is more open to new revelations
In unstructured observation, why might it be challenging to record observations on the spot?
In unstructured observation, why might it be challenging to record observations on the spot?
What is a crucial aspect of observer skill in unstructured observation?
What is a crucial aspect of observer skill in unstructured observation?
What is one of the important decisions to be made in unstructured observation?
What is one of the important decisions to be made in unstructured observation?
What does a researcher understand in structured observation?
What does a researcher understand in structured observation?
In structured observation, the focus should be on activities that:
In structured observation, the focus should be on activities that:
What is likely to be utilized in structured observation?
What is likely to be utilized in structured observation?
What does a researcher have a good idea of in structured observation?
What does a researcher have a good idea of in structured observation?
Which aspect is critical for a researcher in structured observation?
Which aspect is critical for a researcher in structured observation?
What is the main difference between intensiveness and extensiveness in recording employee behavior?
What is the main difference between intensiveness and extensiveness in recording employee behavior?
What factor can potentially introduce bias in observer knowledge during employee behavior observation?
What factor can potentially introduce bias in observer knowledge during employee behavior observation?
In terms of observer inference during observation, what should the researcher primarily avoid?
In terms of observer inference during observation, what should the researcher primarily avoid?
How does the text suggest avoiding intrusiveness during the recording and coding process of employee behavior observation?
How does the text suggest avoiding intrusiveness during the recording and coding process of employee behavior observation?
What aspect of the time period for measurement is highlighted as potentially important in employee behavior observation?
What aspect of the time period for measurement is highlighted as potentially important in employee behavior observation?
Why is it crucial for a researcher to consider observer knowledge during employee behavior observation?
Why is it crucial for a researcher to consider observer knowledge during employee behavior observation?
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