Effects of training in instructional control and feedback in the organizational context.

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https://doi.org/10.22402/j.rdipycs.unam.e.9.1.2023.494

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Capacitación basada en evidencia, Habilidades directivas, Retroalimentación, Conducta gobernada por las reglas

Abstract

One of the most important activities of a manager is to provide feedback and instructions to her subordinates; however, many managers do not have the required level of these skills. The objective of this study was to describe the effects of an evidence-based training program focused on the way the manager provided instructions and feedback. An efficiency index measured the number of delivered reports on time. We used a multiple baseline design focused on assessing training effects in five of the manager subordinates. The intervention consisted of a treatment package (training in instructional control, feedback, and consequence specification). Results indicated an increase in the effectiveness rate, compared to the baseline, going from 31% to 77% in the treatment phase. A large size effect occurred in two subjects with Cohen's d of 1.13 and 1.11 respectively. The data obtained show that the training had a consistent effect on the performance indicators of the subordinates. Replication of the intervention in other organizational contexts is recommended.

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Author Biographies

  • Luis Ángel Hernández-Miranda, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala | UNAM

    Licenciado en Psicología por la Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, UNAM y alumno de la Maestría en Psicología con residencia en Gestión Organizacional en la misma institución. Se ha desempeñado como ponente en congresos nacionales y ha participado en proyectos de investigación referentes a las habilidades directivas y el comportamiento relacional por parte de los programas CONACyT y PAPIIT. Y ha realizado publicaciones a nivel internacional.  

  • Oscar García Arreola, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala | UNAM

    Licenciado y maestro en psicología por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Ha participado en proyectos de investigación sobre temas de burnout, estrés laboral, factores de riesgo psicosocial y habilidades directivas. Ha participado como ponente en diversos congresos nacionales e internacionales. Y como autor principal o coautor de artículos y capítulos de libros sobre salud en el trabajo. Actualmente funge como docente de la residencia en gestión organizacional donde coordina proyectos de capacitación en personal directivo y selección de personal.

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2023-06-01

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Effects of training in instructional control and feedback in the organizational context. (2023). Revista Digital Internacional de Psicología Y Ciencia Social, 9(1), e912023494. https://doi.org/10.22402/j.rdipycs.unam.e.9.1.2023.494

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