Question

An organization that primarily utilizes performance appraisal to determine employee raises and compensation is emphasizing the ________ purpose of performance appraisal.

1. developmental
2. administrative  
3. punitive              
4. coaching             

Each quarter, Hannah sits down with her manager and they review Hannah's performance from the previous quarter and then establish a list of new performance goals for the next quarter. Which of the following terms best describes this method of performance management?

1. Behaviorally-anchored ratings scales (BARS)       
2. 360-degree feedback    
3. Forced distributions       
4. Management by objectives (MBO)

Jeremiah is a regional manager for a large restaurant chain. Each year, Jeremiah's performance is evaluated by his direct supervisor, his peer regional managers, and all of the restaurant location managers whom directly report to Jeremiah. Which of the following terms best describes this type of performance appraisal?

1. Objective           
2. 360-degree feedback    
3. Developmental
4. Narrative feedback        

Jessica hates evaluating her employees. She thinks that performance appraisal is a big waste of time and she does not like to create distinctions or divisions between her employees. This year Jessica decides to save time and trouble by giving all of her employees a "3" or "average" on the 5-point rating scale. Which rating error is Jessica demonstrating in her ratings?

1. Central tendency            
2. Leniency             
3. Halo      
4. Recency              

One of the major disadvantages of the _________________ method of performance appraisal is that it can create competition and tension between employees rather than encouraging them to cooperate with each other.

1. appraisal interview
2. forced distribution
3. developmental
4. goal-setting

Answer 1

1. The correct option is B. Administrative

2. The correct option is D. Management by objectives (MBO)

3. The correct option is B. 360-degree feedback

4. The correct option is A. Central tendency  

5. The correct option is B. Forced distribution