Question 1

How many levels are typical of most forced distribution systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5

Question 2

Desired behaviors may be appropriate as evaluation criteria because if they are recognized and rewarded,employees tend to repeat them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

As a manager,which of the following traits would be LEAST appropriate to consider when conducting a subordinate's performance appraisal?

Accepted Answer

A)  loyalty 
B)  organizational commitment 
C)  job-related competencies 
D)  job-related knowledge 
A)  loyalty 
B)  organizational commitment 
C)  job-related competencies 
D)  job-related knowledge

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a condition normally required to be a legally defensible performance appraisal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  a system that prevents one manager from controlling a subordinate's career 
B)  the use of predetermined criteria that limit the manager's discretion 
C)  the absence of adverse impact on members of protected classes 
D)  a review of the appraisal by an EEOC representative 
A)  a system that prevents one manager from controlling a subordinate's career 
B)  the use of predetermined criteria that limit the manager's discretion 
C)  the absence of adverse impact on members of protected classes 
D)  a review of the appraisal by an EEOC representative

Question 5

When it is time for Margaret to provide performance appraisals,she organizes her subordinates in a list from best employee to worst employee.Which method does Margaret most likely use?

Accepted Answer

A)  critical incident 
B)  360-degree 
C)  comparison 
D)  work standards 
A)  critical incident 
B)  360-degree 
C)  comparison 
D)  work standards

Question 6

Performance appraisal practices should be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  based on factors other than what is stated in job descriptions 
B)  based on the most recent instances of poor performance 
C)  based on the most recent instances of good performance 
D)  legally defensible 
A)  based on factors other than what is stated in job descriptions 
B)  based on the most recent instances of poor performance 
C)  based on the most recent instances of good performance 
D)  legally defensible

Question 7

What performance appraisal problem occurs when supervisors allow individual differences such as gender,race,or age to affect the ratings they give?

Accepted Answer

A)  central tendency error 
B)  halo error 
C)  recent behavior bias 
D)  illegal discriminatory bias 
A)  central tendency error 
B)  halo error 
C)  recent behavior bias 
D)  illegal discriminatory bias

Question 8

Dixon Manufacturing is a large firm that produces automotive parts for sports cars.Employees at Dixon receive annual performance appraisals from their supervisors.However,top executives at Dixon have decided that performance appraisals should be conducted more frequently and that a new method of appraisal should be implemented.
-Which of the following,if true,best supports the argument that the BARS method is the most appropriate performance appraisal tool for Dixon to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dixon recently invested in an applicant tracking system to help HR manage recruiting and selection tasks. 
B)  Dixon supervisors want to provide subordinates with upward feedback to illustrate employee ratings. 
C)  Dixon has provided HR with a small budget for implementing a new performance appraisal system. 
D)  Dixon supervisors want specific examples of good and poor behavior in order to facilitate rating discussions. 
A)  Dixon recently invested in an applicant tracking system to help HR manage recruiting and selection tasks. 
B)  Dixon supervisors want to provide subordinates with upward feedback to illustrate employee ratings. 
C)  Dixon has provided HR with a small budget for implementing a new performance appraisal system. 
D)  Dixon supervisors want specific examples of good and poor behavior in order to facilitate rating discussions.

Question 9

An employee continually receives unsatisfactory ratings for safety practices and later causes injury to a third party.What is the most likely result?

Accepted Answer

A)  negligent hiring 
B)  negligent retention 
C)  negligent training 
D)  negligent supervision 
A)  negligent hiring 
B)  negligent retention 
C)  negligent training 
D)  negligent supervision

Question 10

Discuss how to structure a successful performance appraisal interview.

Accepted Answer

A successful appraisal interview should

How many levels are typical of most forced distribution systems?

Desired behaviors may be appropriate as evaluation criteria because if they are recognized and rewarded,employees tend to repeat them.

As a manager,which of the following traits would be LEAST appropriate to consider when conducting a subordinate's performance appraisal?

Which of the following is NOT a condition normally required to be a legally defensible performance appraisal system?

When it is time for Margaret to provide performance appraisals,she organizes her subordinates in a list from best employee to worst employee.Which method does Margaret most likely use?

Performance appraisal practices should be ________.

What performance appraisal problem occurs when supervisors allow individual differences such as gender,race,or age to affect the ratings they give?

An employee continually receives unsatisfactory ratings for safety practices and later causes injury to a third party.What is the most likely result?

Discuss how to structure a successful performance appraisal interview.

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Exam 7: Performance Management and Appraisal

How many levels are typical of most forced distribution systems?

Desired behaviors may be appropriate as evaluation criteria because if they are recognized and rewarded,employees tend to repeat them.

As a manager,which of the following traits would be LEAST appropriate to consider when conducting a subordinate's performance appraisal?

Which of the following is NOT a condition normally required to be a legally defensible performance appraisal system?

When it is time for Margaret to provide performance appraisals,she organizes her subordinates in a list from best employee to worst employee.Which method does Margaret most likely use?

Performance appraisal practices should be ________.

What performance appraisal problem occurs when supervisors allow individual differences such as gender,race,or age to affect the ratings they give?

An employee continually receives unsatisfactory ratings for safety practices and later causes injury to a third party.What is the most likely result?

Discuss how to structure a successful performance appraisal interview.

Human Resource Management: An Overview

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity

Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis

Recruitment

Selection

Training and Development

Direct Financial Compensation Core Compensation:

Indirect Financial Compensation Employee Benefits:

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

Global Human Resource Management

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