Progression Through the Ranks: The Influence of Coping Strategies and Candidate Reactions on Promotional Exam Performance and (original) (raw)

2013

Abstract

This study examined candidate reactions (motivation, performance anxiety, behavioural anxiety, procedural justice, & interactional justice) to promotional exams in a sample of police officers. Reactions were found to be significantly and differentially related to exam performance, organizational respect and recommendation intentions. Reactions also mediated relations between candidate coping strategies and exam performance. Implications of these findings and recommendations for future research are discussed. Candidate Reactions “I felt prepared and ready for the exam before writing. When I left I was angry and concerned. Angry because such a poor quality exam could potentially hold me back from competing, and concerned that this might happen to other good candidates.” “I studied very hard over a three month period and feel I did well. The studying experience and exam was a long and difficult process, but a very worthwhile experience (whether or not I did as well as I expect). I feel...

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