Question:

In 360-degree feedback, the ratings are collected from

A.

supervisors

B.

subordinates

C.

peers

D.

all of above

Answer» d. all of above

Question:

A performance rating system is:

A.

A grade or score relating to overall performance

B.

Details of extent to which work objectives were met

C.

Last years objectives

D.

Achievements during the year

Answer» a. A grade or score relating to overall performance

Question:

The employers generally use feedback to

A.

employee development

B.

avoid central tendency and biases

C.

rank someone

D.

hire the employee

Answer» a. employee development

Question:

Which performance appraisal tool requires supervisors to categorize employees from best to worst on various traits?

A.

digital dashboard

B.

critical incident method

C.

graphic rating scale

D.

alternation ranking method

Answer» d. alternation ranking method

Question:

If a performance appraisal focuses on an employee’s ability to “identify and analyze problems” or to “maintain harmonious and effective working relationships,” then the performance appraisal is focused on measuring _____.

A.

generic dimensions of performance

B.

performance of actual duties

C.

employee competency

D.

achievement of objectives

Answer» c. employee competency

Question:

All the following are reasons for appraising an employee’s performance EXCEPT _______

A.

assisting with career planning

B.

correcting any work-related deficiencies

C.

creating an organizational strategy map

D.

determining appropriate salary and bonuses

Answer» c. creating an organizational strategy map

Question:

Technological obsolescence of engineers can be easily prevented by

A.

Behavior modeling

B.

Lectures

C.

Coaching

D.

Lab. Training

Answer» d. Lab. Training

Question:

Reasons for appraising a subordinate’s performance include:

A.

Appraisals play a part in the employer’s salary raise decisions.

B.

The supervisor and the employee together develop a plan for correcting the employee’s deficiencies.

C.

Appraisals play an integral role in performance management.

D.

All the above.

Answer» d. All the above.

Question:

The simplest and most popular technique for appraising performance is the _____ method.

A.

Alternation ranking

B.

Forced distribution

C.

Critical incident

D.

Graphic rating scale

Answer» a. Alternation ranking

Question:

Which company first developed the 360 degree system of appraisal?

A.

Wipro in 1990

B.

Godrej Soaps in 1991

C.

General Electric, US in 1992

D.

None of the above

Answer» c. General Electric, US in 1992