Which of the Following Statements About Performance Measurement with a Developmental

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about performance measurement with a developmental orientation is true?

• A) A developmental orientation entails a focus on past performance.
• B) Developmental performance measurement focuses on the employees' growth since the last appraisal.
• C) Developmental performance appraisals are used to determine wages and pay raises.
• D) Performance appraisals with a developmental orientation provide information for future performance improvement.
• E) A developmental orientation helps managers punish undesirable behaviors and demote low-performing employees.

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Definitions:

Winnicott

Refers to Donald Winnicott, a British psychoanalyst known for his work on developmental psychology and object relations theory.

False Self

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Psychological Development

The changes in cognitive, emotional, and social capacities and behaviors across the lifespan, influenced by biological, environmental, and cultural factors.

Life Span

The length of time for which a person or organism lives or a thing functions.