Application of Lens Model in HRM Research: An Effective Tool for Measurement and Analysis

Social Judgment Theory

Hammond (1966) contents that humans learn, adapt and achieve in probabilistic circumstances. For instance, several parameters predict weather. It is also the fact that each of the parameters has a definite relationship with weather prediction. Yet, an individual is far from grasping the relative importance of each of the parameters in weather prediction. Individuals may identify wrong cues (parameters) as predictors of weather. The actual happenings (e.g, rain) may provide corrective feedback and the individual gradually alters his or her priority system. It is important to recognize that there is an objective (scientific) relationship between a cue (e.g., temperature) and weather (e.g., rain); there is also a subjective (perceived) relationship between the cue and the outcome (weather). The former is called achievement while the latter is known adaptation. It is possible to evaluate as to how an individual is moving from adaptation to achievement.