During the Review of an Organization's Appraisal Policies, a Nurse

question 13

Multiple Choice

During the review of an organization's appraisal policies, a nurse consultant finds that the facility uses a traditional rating scale based on general performance. What would be the consultant's greatest concern with this choice of appraisal style?

• A) It is time consuming for the manager to write the evaluation essay required by this method.
• B) Ratings are based on the supervisor's idea of satisfactory performance.
• C) The standards used are so specific that they do not allow for individual variation.
• D) Since this style involves input from peers, there is room for problems with confidentiality.

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Definitions:

Workforce Diversity

Differences among recruits and employees in characteristics such as gender, race, age, religion, cultural background, physical ability, or sexual orientation.

Age

A measure of the time since an individual or object has existed, typically expressed in years.

Gender

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity, including social and cultural identities.

Religion

A set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, often involving ritual observances and a moral code.