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What appraisal method involves the source answering a series of questions about the employee’s performance in essay form?
What appraisal method involves the source answering a series of questions about the employee’s performance in essay form?
- Graphic rating scale
- Essay appraisal (correct)
- Trait method
- Mixed standard scale
In the case of Thomas v. IBM, what helped IBM successfully defend accusations of age discrimination?
In the case of Thomas v. IBM, what helped IBM successfully defend accusations of age discrimination?
- Trait method
- Objective criteria (correct)
- Essay appraisal
- Mixed standard scale
What type of scale includes a series of mixed statements representing excellent, average, and poor performance, and requires the manager to rate a “+,” “0,” or “−?”
What type of scale includes a series of mixed statements representing excellent, average, and poor performance, and requires the manager to rate a “+,” “0,” or “−?”
- Trait method
- Graphic rating scale
- Mixed standard scale (correct)
- Behavioral method
A BARS approach does not use a rating scale but provides specific narratives on what constitutes good or poor performance.
A BARS approach does not use a rating scale but provides specific narratives on what constitutes good or poor performance.
The goals of a performance evaluation system should not tie into the organization’s strategic plan.
The goals of a performance evaluation system should not tie into the organization’s strategic plan.
What is the main disadvantage of the critical incident appraisal method?
What is the main disadvantage of the critical incident appraisal method?
Why is the work standards approach more suitable for certain jobs?
Why is the work standards approach more suitable for certain jobs?
How does the critical incident appraisal method differ from a graphic rating scale?
How does the critical incident appraisal method differ from a graphic rating scale?
What is a potential problem with the work standards approach?
What is a potential problem with the work standards approach?
What is the primary challenge of using the critical incident appraisal method?
What is the primary challenge of using the critical incident appraisal method?
