When an Appraiser Rates Employees Based on Items on a Continuum

question 19

Multiple Choice

When an appraiser rates employees based on items on a continuum with the points reflecting actual behaviors on a given job, this type of evaluation is called ________.

• A) BARS
• B) critical incident
• C) graphic rating scale
• D) group order ranking
• E) assessment center evaluation

Understand the principle of increasing opportunity costs and its representation on the PPF.

Recognize points of efficiency, inefficiency, and unemployment on the PPF.

Explain the role of technology and economic growth in shifting the PPF.

Describe the relationship between specialization, division of labor, and the PPF.

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Definitions:

Alger Hiss

A former U.S. government official accused of espionage and convicted of perjury, his case became a symbol of Cold War tensions.

Espionage Activities

Acts of spying or using spies to obtain secret or confidential information about the plans and activities of a government or a competing entity.

National Security

The protection of a nation's citizens, economy, and institutions against threats and aggression, prioritizing the safety and well-being of the state.

World War II

A global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations, including all of the great powers, eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.