Individual Differences in Perceived Importance of SWAT Workload Dimensions: Effects on Judgment and Performance in a Virtual High Workload Environment

1998 ◽  
Vol 42 (11) ◽  
pp. 816-820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas E. Nygren ◽  
Susan Schnipke ◽  
Gary Reid
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measures ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Stress Load ◽  
Scaling Procedure ◽  
Perceived Importance ◽  
High Workload ◽  
Perceived Workload ◽  
Load Component ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Conjoint Scaling

The Subjective Workload Assessment Technique (SWAT) is a numerical conjoint scaling procedure that is often used to construct estimates of overall perceived workload and the importance of component dimensions of time, effort, and stress load demands in evaluating workload. In this study initial SWAT scales were first constructed for 124 individuals who were then classified into one of six “workload prototype” groups based on a cluster analysis of their derived SWAT dimension weights. Individuals were then placed into three different virtual environment scenarios for which the task had either a high time, high mental effort, or high stress load component, respectively. Workload judgments and performance scores were obtained for each scenario. Results indicated that how individuals weighted the SWAT dimensions influenced both their judged workload for the scenarios and their performance measures in each scenario.

Operational performance measures for startups

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nopadol Rompho
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measures ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perceived Importance ◽  
Large Corporations ◽  
And Performance

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the uses of performance measures in startup firms, including perceived importance and performance of those measures. Design/methodology/approachThe survey method is used in this study. Data are collected from founders/chief executive officers/managers of 110 startups in Thailand. The correlation analysis and analysis of variance techniques are used as the analysis tool in this study. FindingsThe results show that there is a positive relationship between the perceived importance and the performance of each metric. However, no significant differences are found in the importance and performance of each metric among the various stages of startups. Research limitations/implicationsBecause there are so few startups compared to large corporations, the sample size of this study is relatively small, which is a limitation for some statistical tests. Practical implicationsStartup should measure and monitor the correct metrics in a particular stage, instead of trying to perform well in all areas, which will lead them to lose focus, and possibly even fail. Results obtained from this study will aid startups in properly monitoring and managing their performance. Originality/valueUnlike large corporations, the performance measures used by startups vary, and depend on a startup’s stage and type. Because of the fact that there are much fewer startups than large corporations, there are a limited number of studies in this area. This research is among the first studies that try to investigate the uses of performance measure for this new type of organizations.

Cognitive and affective benefits of colouring: Two randomized controlled crossover studies

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Jane Holt ◽  
Leah Furbert ◽  
Emily Sweetingham
Keyword(s):  
Selective Attention ◽  
Performance Measures ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Attention Task ◽  
Creative Cognition ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Mindful Attention ◽  
Crossover Studies ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Implicit Mood

The current research sought to replicate and extend work suggesting that coloring can reduce anxiety, asking whether coloring can improve cognitive performance. In two experiments undergraduates (N = 47; N = 52) colored and participated in a control condition. Subjective and performance measures of mood and mindfulness were included: an implicit mood test (Experiment 1) and a selective attention task (Experiment 2) along with a divergent thinking test. In both experiments coloring significantly reduced anxiety and increased mindfulness compared with control and baseline scores. Following coloring participants scored significantly lower on implicit fear, than the control condition, and significantly higher on selective attention and original ideation. Coloring may not only reduce anxiety, but also improve mindful attention and creative cognition.

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