In Order to Take Advantage of the Potential for Synergy

question 75

Multiple Choice

In order to take advantage of the potential for synergy, managers should

• A)create groups where the members have the same personality traits.
• B)be strongly directive with the group.
• C)build groups with members possessing complementary skills and knowledge.
• D)discourage group members from providing each other feedback.
• E)reward individual performances instead of the group as a whole.

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Definitions:

Horns Error

A type of cognitive bias in which a person's negative traits influence one's perception of their overall character or abilities, leading to an unduly harsh evaluation.

Rating Error

A mistake or bias that occurs when evaluating an individual, typically in performance appraisals, leading to inaccurate or unfair assessments.

Calibration Meetings

Sessions in which managers or HR professionals discuss and align on performance standards, ratings, and development needs for employees to ensure consistency and fairness.

Performance Appraisal

The evaluation process by which an employee's job performance is assessed and documented by a manager or supervisor.