Formal Performance Appraisal Systems

question 4

Multiple Choice

Formal performance appraisal systems:

• A) Rarely help supervisors identify areas in which employees need improvement.
• B) Can provide clues about a supervisor's own performance, as well as employees' performance.
• C) Should never be used in connection with demotions or terminations of employees.
• D) Are not as useful in motivating employees as the occasional "pat on the back" that all employees need and deserve.

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Definitions:

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Human Resource Management

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Geert Hofstede

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