Appraisals Flashcards
1
Q
What is a rating scale?
A
Is assigned a numerical value (1-5) on a list of criteria on an appraisal
2
Q
What is global rating?
A
Adding all of the points in the rate scale
3
Q
What is recruitment?
A
finding staff - staff referral is best way to advertise open jobs
4
Q
What are elements of common rating error?
A
1) error of central tendency 2) halo effect 3) leniency
5
Q
What does error of central tendency mean?
A
rating everyone as average or in the center
6
Q
What is the halo effect?
A
judging someone on just one trait - Always late or never smiles without regard for actual performance
7
Q
What is leniency error?
A
rating someone whose performance is substandard as acceptable to avoid confrontation
