In this note, the importance of face-to-face interaction in the peer-rating process was tested. Peer ratings were obtained from interacting group members participating in a management game and were compared with ratings obtained from observers who viewed 15-min. videotapes of these groups participating in a game decision-making session. There was no difference between the two sets of peer ratings leading to the conclusion that face-to-face interaction is not a critical variable in this judgmental process.

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