20 Questions
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
According to the text, what is an integral role of performance appraisal?
Plays a role in career planning
What does effective appraisal require in terms of employee feedback?
Eliminating performance deficiencies
Which of the following is NOT a role of the HR Department in performance appraisal?
Conducting the actual appraisals
What is the key characteristic of a SMART goal?
Measurable
Who typically conducts the actual appraisals in a performance appraisal?
Immediate supervisor
What is the purpose of performance appraisal?
Determines the Training and development needs
Which performance appraisal method involves comparing each employee with every other employee in the group?
Paired comparison
What is the supervisor's role in performance appraisal?
Conducting appraisals fairly
Which is an important characteristic of a SMART goal?
Measurable
What is the main reason for setting SMART goals?
To clearly state the desired results
Which role usually conducts the actual appraising in a performance appraisal?
Immediate supervisor (most common)
Which performance appraisal method involves identifying specific incidents of effective and ineffective performance?
Critical incident
What is the main purpose of setting work standards in performance management and appraisal?
To motivate, correct, and continue employee performance
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
In the context of performance appraisal, what is the role of providing feedback to employees?
To motivate, correct, and continue employee performance
What is the essential characteristic of a SMART goal?
Specific and measurable
Test your knowledge of basic concepts in performance management and appraisal, including setting work standards, assessing performance, and providing feedback to employees. This quiz also covers the integrated approach of performance management in ensuring that an employee's performance supports the organization's strategic aims.
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