When considering a performance appraisal method, supervisors must keep in mind that the choice may ...

When considering a performance appraisal method, supervisors must keep in mind that the choice may be dictated, or at least limited, by ________.
 
  A) company tradition
  B) conscience
  C) the EEOC
  D) HR policies and procedures
  E) time available

Question 2

What are the legal issues that a supervisor should keep in mind concerning performance appraisals?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 3

Which of the following is true of a z score of -3.2 in a distribution?
 
  A) The score lies above the mean of the distribution.
  B) Performance is lower than the group average.
  C) The score is above the 50th percentile.
  D) Several people scored below this score.

Question 4

The number of organizations that provide supervisory training in the mechanics of performance appraisal to minimize the likelihood that discrimination might occur in the process is decreasing.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 5

If the company you work for has a published handbook that describes performance appraisal procedures, the courts in most states consider it a(n) ________.
 
  A) discriminatory document
  B) standing plan
  C) employment-at-will contract
  D) implied contract-at-will
  E) binding contract

Question 6

________ helps a company tailor its recruiting message to appeal to the needs, values, and motivations of targeted potential applicants.
 
  A) A task inventory
  B) Competency analysis
  C) Job rewards analysis
  D) Job elements analysis