Which of the following is NOT a condition normally required to be a legally defensible performance appraisal system?
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 2According to the Uniform Guidelines and the court system, job-relatedness is the essential element in evaluation criteria for performance appraisals.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 3The manager and the subordinate jointly agree on objectives for the next appraisal period in a management by objectives system.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 4The BARS method combines elements of the traditional rating scales and critical incident methods.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 5Opponents of forced distribution contend that the system fosters paranoia among employees and destroys company loyalty.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 6Some companies use the forced distribution system because of its popularity among most managers and HR professionals.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 7Which performance appraisal method is most frequently criticized?
A) rating scales
B) results-based
C) 360-feedback
D) work standards method
Question 8The critical incident method is a variation of the ranking method in which the performance of each employee is compared with every other employee in the group.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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