Question:

All of the following are considered best practices for administering fair performance appraisals EXCEPT

A.

explaining how subordinates can improve their performance

B.

clarifying in advance what the performance expectations are

C.

basing the appraisal on observable job behaviors

D.

using subjective performance data for appraisals

Answer» d. using subjective performance data for appraisals

Question:

The ‘coaching of employees’ does not include:

A.

planning

B.

preparation

C.

follow-up

D.

compensating employees

Answer» d. compensating employees

Question:

When appraisals are made by superiors, peers, subordinates and clients then it is called ____.

A.

360 degree feedback

B.

180 degree feedback

C.

Self – appraisal

D.

None of the above

Answer» a. 360 degree feedback

Question:

Performance appraisals serve as building blocks of

A.

Recruiting

B.

Career planning

C.

Manpower planning

D.

Selecting

Answer» b. Career planning

Question:

Which of the following is not one of the guidelines for effective goal setting?

A.

assign specific goals

B.

assign challenging but doable goals

C.

assign consequences for performance

D.

encourage participation

Answer» d. encourage participation