Performance Management and Appraisal Quiz

What is the primary purpose of performance appraisal?

Assessing employee's actual performance

In the context of performance appraisal, what is required for effective appraisal?

Employee training and feedback

Which step is part of the performance appraisal process?

Assessing employee's actual performance

What is the role of performance management in relation to an employee's performance?

Aligning with strategic aims Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is an integral role of performance appraisal?

Plays a role in career planning Signup and view all the answers

What does effective appraisal require in terms of employee feedback?

Eliminating performance deficiencies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a role of the HR Department in performance appraisal?

Conducting the actual appraisals Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of a SMART goal?

Measurable Signup and view all the answers

Who typically conducts the actual appraisals in a performance appraisal?

Immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performance appraisal?

Determines the Training and development needs Signup and view all the answers

Which performance appraisal method involves comparing each employee with every other employee in the group?

Paired comparison Signup and view all the answers

What is the supervisor's role in performance appraisal?

Conducting appraisals fairly Signup and view all the answers

Which is an important characteristic of a SMART goal?

Measurable Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for setting SMART goals?

To clearly state the desired results Signup and view all the answers

Which role usually conducts the actual appraising in a performance appraisal?

Immediate supervisor (most common) Signup and view all the answers

Which performance appraisal method involves identifying specific incidents of effective and ineffective performance?

Critical incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of setting work standards in performance management and appraisal?

To motivate, correct, and continue employee performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of performance management in relation to an organization's strategic aims?

Ensuring employee performance supports and contributes to strategic aims Signup and view all the answers

In the context of performance appraisal, what is the role of providing feedback to employees?