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What is the primary purpose of performance management?
What is the primary purpose of performance management?
Which method combines elements from traditional rating scales and critical incidents?
Which method combines elements from traditional rating scales and critical incidents?
What does the central tendency error involve in performance ratings?
What does the central tendency error involve in performance ratings?
What is the function of the critical incident method in performance appraisal?
What is the function of the critical incident method in performance appraisal?
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Using multiple methods for performance appraisal is intended to achieve what?
Using multiple methods for performance appraisal is intended to achieve what?
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What do unclear standards refer to in the context of performance appraisal?
What do unclear standards refer to in the context of performance appraisal?
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What does electronic performance monitoring use to evaluate employee performance?
What does electronic performance monitoring use to evaluate employee performance?
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The forced distribution method categorizes employees into what?
The forced distribution method categorizes employees into what?
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What process ensures that employee activities align with the organization's goals?
What process ensures that employee activities align with the organization's goals?
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What method records specific instances of employee behaviors that are particularly effective or ineffective?
What method records specific instances of employee behaviors that are particularly effective or ineffective?
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Which performance appraisal method uses technology to assess employee performance in real time?
Which performance appraisal method uses technology to assess employee performance in real time?
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Which of the following methods combines traditional rating scales and critical incidents?
Which of the following methods combines traditional rating scales and critical incidents?
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What concept refers to performance appraisal criteria that are not clearly defined?
What concept refers to performance appraisal criteria that are not clearly defined?
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What is the primary focus of Management by Objectives (MBO)?
What is the primary focus of Management by Objectives (MBO)?
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What phenomenon occurs when a rater’s overall impression of an employee influences their ratings of specific performance factors?
What phenomenon occurs when a rater’s overall impression of an employee influences their ratings of specific performance factors?
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Which performance appraisal error involves rating all employees as average?
Which performance appraisal error involves rating all employees as average?
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Study Notes
Performance Management
- Performance management ensures employee activities align with organizational goals.
- Critical incident method documents effective and ineffective employee behaviors.
- Narrative forms provide a detailed account of employee performance.
- Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS) combine traditional rating scales and critical incidents.
- Mixed standard scales use "good," "average," and "poor" performance statements for evaluation.
- Management by Objectives (MBO) sets measurable goals and reviews progress.
- Electronic performance monitoring assesses performance in real-time.
- Multiple performance appraisal methods offer a more comprehensive evaluation.
- Unclear standards lead to poorly defined appraisal criteria.
- Halo effect lets a rater's overall impression influence specific performance ratings.
- Central tendency error involves rating all employees as average.
- The performance management process includes setting expectations, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.
- Paired comparison compares each employee to every other one.
- Forced distribution categorizes employees into predefined performance categories.
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Description
This quiz explores the various methods and principles of performance management in organizations. It covers different appraisal techniques, like the critical incident method, BARS, and MBO, while discussing the importance of aligning employee activities with organizational goals. Evaluate your understanding of performance evaluation strategies and common biases in appraisals.
