Which of the Following Describes an Advantage Inherent in the BARS

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes an advantage inherent in the BARS (behaviorally anchored rating scale) system?

• A) A BARS system removes the possibility of bias
• B) A BARS system is inexpensive to develop and implement
• C) A BARS system emphasizes behavior and performance rather than effectiveness
• D) A BARS system provides an accurate measure of behavior, performance and effectiveness
• E) A BARS system gives management the ability to develop one scale to assess the performance of all types of salespeople within their firm

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Definitions:

Freud

The founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, was an Austrian neurologist who introduced a method of treating psychological disorders through dialogue between a psychoanalyst and their patient.

Archetypes

Universally recognized symbols or patterns of behavior that are often repeated in literature and storytelling across cultures.

Inherited Predispositions

Traits, characteristics, or susceptibilities genetically passed from parents to offspring that may influence behavior, health, and development.

Jung's Psychoanalytic Theory

A psychological framework that emphasizes the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the process of individuation.