One Reason That Objective Performance Indices Have Not Fared Well

question 8

Multiple Choice

One reason that objective performance indices have not fared well as measures of job performance is that

• A) these measures reflect a broad range of group- and individually-oriented aspects of performance
• B) these measures focus on group-oriented aspects of performance only
• C) these measures focus on individually-oriented aspects of performance only
• D) these work samples are hard to develop

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Definitions:

Valence

In psychology, the intrinsic attractiveness or aversiveness of an event, object, or situation.

Expectancy

The belief or anticipation that a certain action will lead to a desired outcome, often related to motivation.

Theory X

A management theory assuming that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if possible, necessitating control and coercion by management.

Conventional

Refers to what is traditional, accepted, or expected by society; often contrasted with innovative or unconventional methods or ideas.