When It Comes to Employee Performance Evaluations, How Does a Rating

question 20

Multiple Choice

When it comes to employee performance evaluations, how does a rating system differ from a ranking system?

• A) It is better related to an employee's actual job tasks.
• B) It is less ethical because it eliminates competition.
• C) It is not based on an absolute standard of performance.
• D) It does not sufficiently describe an employee's value to their work unit.

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