An Effective Way to Reduce Rating Errors in Performance Appraisals

question 24

Multiple Choice

An effective way to reduce rating errors in performance appraisals involves:

• A) training.
• B) punishment.
• C) MBO.
• D) BARS.
• E) using a balanced scorecard.

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Definitions:

Complex Systems

Systems composed of interconnected parts that as a whole exhibit one or more properties not obvious from the properties of the individual parts.

Common Goals

Objectives shared by a group of individuals or organizations that provide a unified direction and foster collaboration.

Performance Efficiency

An input measure of resource cost associated with goal accomplishment.

Resource Cost

The total expense incurred in order to utilize a resource, including acquisition, maintenance, and any associated operational costs.