Which of the Following Is an Advantage of a Behaviorally

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of a behaviorally anchored rating scale (BARS) system?

• A) It dramatically increases reliability by providing specific behavioral examples to reflect effective and less effective behaviors.
• B) It can be developed quickly and easily.
• C) It allows managers to rate the frequency with which individual employees have exhibited specific behaviors during the rating period.
• D) It is cheap to develop.

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Definitions:

Path-goal Leadership

A theory that suggests leaders should adjust their style to fit the developmental and psychological needs of their followers to achieve the desired goal.

Follower Characteristics

The traits or qualities of individuals who are led by others, which can influence the leadership process.

Work-setting Characteristics

Features or aspects of a workplace environment that affect employees' behavior, performance, and job satisfaction.

Directive Leadership

A leadership style where the leader instructs followers on what to do and how to do it, setting clear guidelines, rules, and expectations.