Question:

Managers following a traditional performance appraisal system will typically meet with employees on a _____ basis.

A.

daily

B.

weekly

C.

monthly

D.

yearly

Answer» d. yearly

Question:

Which factors lower the accuracy rate of the rater?

A.

The rater is aware of personal biases and is willing to take action to minimize their effect

B.

Performance factors are properly defined

C.

The rater has documented behaviors to improve the recall

D.

The rater is unable to express himself or herself honestly and unambiguously

Answer» d. The rater is unable to express himself or herself honestly and unambiguously

Question:

Which of the following is not usually the objective of a code of ethics?

A.

to create an ethical workplace

B.

to evaluate the ethical components of the proposed actions of the employees

C.

to improve the public image of the company

D.

to enhance the profits of the business continuously

Answer» d. to enhance the profits of the business continuously

Question:

What is the meaning of upward appraisal?

A.

Line managers rate the performance of employees.

B.

Employees rate the performance of their manager.

C.

Senior managers rate the performance of line managers.

D.

Employees rate the performance of their peers.

Answer» b. Employees rate the performance of their manager.

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the critical incident method forperformance appraisal?

A.

providing examples of excellent work performance

B.

comparing and ranking employees within a group

C.

connecting specific incidents with performance goals

D.

reflecting performance throughout the appraisal period

Answer» b. comparing and ranking employees within a group

Question:

A non stress prone person who is relaxed, agreeable and easy going.

A.

Type A personality

B.

Type B personality

C.

Pessimist

D.

Stressors

Answer» a. Type A personality