Title
The Relationship Between Typical and Maximum Performance: A Meta-Analytic Examination
Abbreviated Journal Title
Hum. Perform.
Keywords
ASSESSMENT-CENTER VALIDITY; GENERAL MENTAL-ABILITY; JOB-PERFORMANCE; DYNAMIC CRITERIA; MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE; CRITICAL REANALYSIS; INDIVIDUAL-DIFFERENCES; RANGE RESTRICTION; 5-FACTOR MODEL; PERSONALITY; Psychology, Applied
Abstract
This study's purpose was to meta-analytically estimate the magnitude of the relationship between typical and maximum job performance to determine if this distinction deserves greater attention. We also tested several moderators including three associated with the temporal boundaries of this relationship and examined theoretical antecedents of typical and maximum performance (ability, motivation, and personality). This meta-analysis revealed a moderate typical-maximum performance association (rho = .42), suggesting that a meaningful distinction does exist. Although the examined temporal moderators did not meaningfully affect the typical-maximum performance relationship, task complexity, type of performance measure, and study setting were significant moderators. Antecedent analyses confirmed that both ability and Openness to Experience are more strongly related to maximum than typical performance. The implications of these findings are discussed.
Journal Title
Human Performance
Volume
25
Issue/Number
5
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
355
Last Page
376
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0895-9285
Recommended Citation
"The Relationship Between Typical and Maximum Performance: A Meta-Analytic Examination" (2012). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 2300.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/2300
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