Chapter 11 Evaluating Performance Flashcards

1
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How often do organizations conduct evaluations?

A

*Once a year

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What is an ongoing, year-long process, and not an event?

A

*The evaluation cycle

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3
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What are common performance evaluation errors?

A

*Central tendency effect
*Recency factor
*Halo or horn
*Personal bias

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4
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When supervisors rate everyone at midpoint of the scale, regardless of performance is an example of?

A

*Central tendency effect

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5
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When supervisors rate based on recent events, disregarding the evaluation period is an example of?

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*Recency Factor

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When supervisors let positive or negative performance in one area influence ratings in other areas is an example of?

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*Halo or horn

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When supervisors allow factors not job related to influence performance ratings this is an example of?

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*Personal Bias

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