If a Manager Uses Critical Incidents as a Method of Performance

question 87

Multiple Choice

If a manager uses critical incidents as a method of performance evaluation, then ________.

• A) the evaluator's writing skills become the determining factor of the evaluation
• B) the cost of the evaluation is likely to be incredibly high for the organization
• C) the employees generally receive poor ratings
• D) the focus of the evaluation will center on key behaviors
• E) the employees are more likely to become motivated to achieve their goals

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Definitions:

Deductive Components

Elements involved in a process of reasoning from general premises to a specific, logical conclusion.

Inductive Generalizations

The logical process of deriving general principles from specific observations or instances.

Deductive

A logical process in which a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

Analogy

A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification, highlighting similarities in some respects.