What Is One Disadvantage of Using Result Measures for Performance

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is one disadvantage of using result measures for performance reviews?

• A) Objectives may be misinterpreted by employees.
• B) Possible disputes may arise between employees and managers about the measures used.
• C) It may encourage employees to focus only on short-term objectives.
• D) Its measures may be too difficult to measure accurately.

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