Graphic Rating Scales, Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS), the Critical-

question 14

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Graphic rating scales, behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS), the critical- incident technique, multi- rater comparisons, and 360° feedback are methods of appraising performance.

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Definitions:

Representative Democracy

A form of government in which elected officials represent a group of people, making decisions and passing laws on their behalf.

Productive

Refers to the efficiency and effectiveness in producing goods or services, often measured in terms of output per unit of input.

Government Activity

Actions or initiatives undertaken by the state or governmental bodies to govern, regulate, or manage public affairs.

Public Choice Analysis

An economic framework that applies theories and methods traditionally used to analyze market behavior to political decision-making.