Which of the Following Is True of Performance Appraisal Meetings

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of performance appraisal meetings conducted by western multinational enterprises (MNEs) in high power distance countries?

• A) These meetings are worthy of conducting as employees feel they are being fairly evaluated.
• B) Western expatriates to high power distance countries are not evaluated on the basis of productivity and market growth.
• C) These meetings are not of much help as employees themselves do not place a lot of importance on self-expression.
• D) Western expatriates who ask host-country nationals to express themselves are viewed as decisive people.

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Definitions:

Derailed Negotiation

A negotiation that goes off course, leading to a failure in reaching an agreement or resolving a conflict.

Integrative Negotiation

A negotiation strategy focused on collaborative problem-solving, where parties aim to find a win-win solution that optimally satisfies the interests of all involved.

Conflict-reduction Strategies

Methods or techniques applied to decrease the level of disagreement or discord in a situation.

Reinforcing Tension

Strengthening or emphasizing the strain or stress within a given situation, relationship, or system, potentially leading to escalated conflicts or breakdowns.