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Which appraisal dimension focuses on the employee's personality and values?
Which appraisal dimension focuses on the employee's personality and values?
What is an example of an objective performance standard for a Sales Associate?
What is an example of an objective performance standard for a Sales Associate?
Which appraisal dimension focuses on the employee's knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs)?
Which appraisal dimension focuses on the employee's knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs)?
Which type of performance standard is based on the rater's perception and may not be accurate?
Which type of performance standard is based on the rater's perception and may not be accurate?
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Which appraisal dimension focuses on the employee's ability to achieve specific, measurable goals?
Which appraisal dimension focuses on the employee's ability to achieve specific, measurable goals?
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How do objective performance standards differ from subjective performance standards?
How do objective performance standards differ from subjective performance standards?
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Which type of performance evaluation focuses on evaluating an employee's specific job-related behaviors and outcomes?
Which type of performance evaluation focuses on evaluating an employee's specific job-related behaviors and outcomes?
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What is the primary purpose of a trait-focused performance evaluation?
What is the primary purpose of a trait-focused performance evaluation?
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Which type of performance evaluation is most likely to consider subjective aspects of an employee's job, such as interpersonal skills or teamwork?
Which type of performance evaluation is most likely to consider subjective aspects of an employee's job, such as interpersonal skills or teamwork?
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Which type of performance evaluation is most closely aligned with an organization's strategic goals and objectives?
Which type of performance evaluation is most closely aligned with an organization's strategic goals and objectives?
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Which type of performance evaluation is least likely to consider an employee's job-specific technical skills or knowledge?
Which type of performance evaluation is least likely to consider an employee's job-specific technical skills or knowledge?
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Which method of performance appraisal focuses on evaluating specific job-related behaviors?
Which method of performance appraisal focuses on evaluating specific job-related behaviors?
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What is the primary purpose of providing detailed descriptions for each performance level in an appraisal method?
What is the primary purpose of providing detailed descriptions for each performance level in an appraisal method?
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Which type of rating error occurs when a rater's evaluation of one aspect of an employee's performance influences their rating of another aspect?
Which type of rating error occurs when a rater's evaluation of one aspect of an employee's performance influences their rating of another aspect?
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Which approach to performance appraisal focuses on evaluating an employee's progress towards specific goals or objectives?
Which approach to performance appraisal focuses on evaluating an employee's progress towards specific goals or objectives?
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What is the purpose of frame-of-reference training for raters in a performance appraisal process?
What is the purpose of frame-of-reference training for raters in a performance appraisal process?
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Which type of rating error occurs when a rater evaluates an employee's performance based primarily on their most recent behaviors, ignoring earlier periods?
Which type of rating error occurs when a rater evaluates an employee's performance based primarily on their most recent behaviors, ignoring earlier periods?
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Which method of performance appraisal involves ranking employees from best to worst on a specific trait, competency, goal, or task?
Which method of performance appraisal involves ranking employees from best to worst on a specific trait, competency, goal, or task?
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What is the primary purpose of documenting critical incidents in a performance appraisal process?
What is the primary purpose of documenting critical incidents in a performance appraisal process?
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Which type of rating error occurs when a rater's evaluation is influenced by their overall impression or perception of an employee, rather than objective performance data?
Which type of rating error occurs when a rater's evaluation is influenced by their overall impression or perception of an employee, rather than objective performance data?
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Which approach to performance appraisal focuses on evaluating an employee's proficiency in specific competencies required for their job?
Which approach to performance appraisal focuses on evaluating an employee's proficiency in specific competencies required for their job?
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