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What is the primary purpose of performance appraisal systems according to the text?

To provide employee feedback and training
To determine fair basis of salary increases
To make personnel research decisions
To make promotion and termination decisions (correct)

Which of the following is NOT listed as a step in the performance appraisal system process?

Identify environmental and cultural limitations
Determine the reasons for performance evaluation
Establish a base rate for satisfactory performance
Determine the appropriate performance evaluation method (correct)

What is a 'base rate' in the context of performance appraisal?

The percentage of current employees judged to be performing satisfactorily (correct)
The minimum acceptable level of performance for a given job
The average performance score across all employees in a job
The percentage of employees who receive merit pay increases

Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential environmental or cultural limitation that could affect the success of a performance appraisal system?

Employees' resistance to providing honest feedback about their peers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of determining 'factor weights' in a performance appraisal system?

To recognize that some factors may be more important than others in evaluating employee performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a 'wage trend line' as described in the text?

To represent the ideal relationship between job points and salary range (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of performance management?

To evaluate employee behavior and use that information to enhance job performance (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential reason for conducting performance evaluations?

To identify high-potential employees for leadership development (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between performance management and fair employment laws according to the text?

Performance appraisal is governed by fair employment laws because it is used to make important personnel decisions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of determining environmental and cultural limitations in a performance appraisal system according to the text?

To ensure that the appraisal system is tailored to the specific organization's needs (A) Signup and view all the answers

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